Ozark

Ozark is an American crime drama television series created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams for Netflix.

Ozark is an American crime drama series that ran on Netflix from 2017 to 2022. It follows a family forced into money laundering for a Mexican drug cartel.

What it is

Created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams, Ozark centres on financial adviser Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) and his wife Wendy (Laura Linney). After a money-laundering scheme goes wrong, they relocate from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks to continue laundering money for a cartel. The series blends crime, family conflict, and local criminal entanglements across four seasons and 44 episodes.

Why it matters

Ozark became a defining Netflix original crime drama, known for its dark tone and intricate plotting. It was widely streamed in Canada, contributing to the platform’s Canadian audience growth. The show earned critical praise for its performances—especially Julia Garner’s Emmy-winning role—and concluded in 2022 with a final season split into two parts.

Key details

The main cast includes Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, Julia Garner, Charlie Tahan, Lisa Emery, Janet McTeer, and Jason Butler Harner. Bateman also directed and executive produced. The first three seasons have 10 episodes each; the fourth has 14 episodes. The series is a fictional story, not based on true events.