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Binge Worthy- Jason Bateman Goes Dark in "Ozark"

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After Netflix released the trailer for Ozark starring Jason Bateman (Arrested Development, Horrible Bosses) and Laura Linney (Love Actually, The Truman Show), I knew it was something that would be worth watching. Ozark follows the story of a Chicago based financial adviser, Martin Byrde, who also serves as the top money launderer for the second largest Mexican drug cartel. When things go bad with the cartel, he moves his family from Chicago to the lake region of the Missouri Ozarks to start a new life and find different ways to launder money. 
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 This Netflix Drama is very dark and gripping from the first scene. The cast is also perfect, especially Linney who plays Marty's wife, Wendy. She's very brilliant and finds different ways to improve the money laundering business. Linney stands out in her character as the not so innocent wife of a money launderer. One thing I absolutely love is the fact that this is a totally different role for Bateman who is mostly seen in comedy films or TV shows. He plays his role so well of an anti-hero who you really can't help but like. He's not good but he's also not so bad. Each episode you're left wondering how he's going to get out of the mess he got himself and his family into.The more he tries to get out, the deeper he gets into the crime. He's trying to buy time and remain an asset for the cartel. You can't help but feel sad for him. Ozark is very tense and the story makes it worth binge watching. One of my favorites cast members is 19 year old Ruth Langmore played by Julie Garner who becomes part of Marty's money laundering operation. Let's not get it twisted, the violence is quite messy and sometimes grim, but it leaves you wanting more. This show has little or no humor and all you're thinking about is how Bateman's character, Marty will survive. 
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The dark theme is matched with dimmed & cloudy hues. Bateman also does a really good job directing the 1st, 2nd, 9th & 10th episodes. The finale leaves you wondering what will happen to the Byrde's in the next season because they're deeper into the mess created by Martin & Wendy 10 years ago when they agreed to work with the cartel. Ozark is a must watch for fans of Crime Dramas and I'm definitely looking forward to the next season. 

RANDOMS 
1. At the beginning of each episode,4 symbols are shown inside an O that indicates events that will take place in that episode.
2. Only a few scenes from the pilot episode were shot in the actual city of Lake Ozark, Missouri. Primary filming too place in Atlanta, Georgia. 
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