Service: Netflix
Show Title: “Ozark”
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“Ozark” is one of those shows which is impossible not to binge. I started it with low expectations because I had not heard much about it. However, I was instantly hooked by the compelling storylines, exciting plot twists and complex character development.
The show follows what was once a typical family turned criminal masterminds. A financial planner takes on a client who needs a money launderer for the biggest drug cartel south of the border. The suburban family of four must move to the Ozarks in pursuit of appeasing the client, as well as staying alive. This presents a series of conflicts between the family and their many enemies and allies.
Every episode presents a new life-or-death situation for the family and their colleagues to tackle. From buying a casino to running a strip club, citizens of this small town in Missouri are biting off more than they can chew.
Each character plays such an important role in the illegal scheme, so it is impossible to look away for even a second. The characters are all written with great depth. These small-town criminals are too intriguing to miss. The show touches on family issues big and small and how they adapt in intense situations.
One of the most notable characters of the show, Ruth Langmore, develops significantly throughout the series. Ruth experienced many real-world issues such as poverty, child abuse and a lack of education. However, as the plot thickens, she goes from committing petty crimes to becoming a successful money launderer herself. Her wits mixed with her feisty, Southern accent create a lovable character that any viewer can root for.
The conflict of this felonious scheme seems never-ending as the protagonists are constantly battling the powers of the cartel and the intimidation of the FBI. Every day seems as though the family is fighting for their safety, which easily keeps the viewer glued to their screen.
“Ozark” did a wonderful job at keeping my attention and embarrassingly only took me a few weeks to watch in its entirety. I became extremely attached to many of the characters and anticipate how their stories will conclude. With the last season on its way to Netflix, the storyline is slowly coming to a satisfying end.