---
title: "Ozark"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ozark-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 69740
imdb_id: "tt5071412"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 44
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 2820
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Ozark (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ozark-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ozark is an American crime drama television series created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams for Netflix. The series, which premiered in 2017 and concluded in 2022, consists of four seasons. The story follows Marty Byrde, a financial advisor who relocates his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks. This move occurs after a money laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel goes wrong, forcing Marty to propose a larger operation to appease a drug boss. To ensure his family’s safety, Marty must launder 500 million dollars over the course of five years. Produced by Media Rights Capital, the show features Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, alongside Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, and Skylar Gaertner. As the narrative progresses, the Byrde family transitions from operating a relatively small money laundering business to managing a full-scale criminal enterprise within the summer resort community. The series is categorized as a thriller and is rated TV-MA, documenting the family's complex journey as they navigate their dangerous new reality.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A financial advisor relocates his family to the Missouri Ozarks to launder money for a drug boss."

### Why Watch
- compelling performances
- high-stakes narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature themes and intense situations suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, tense, dramatic, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 44
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 13 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 31 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Bateman** as *Marty Byrde*
- **Laura Linney** as *Wendy Byrde*
- **Sofia Hublitz** as *Charlotte Byrde*
- **Skylar Gaertner** as *Jonah Byrde*
- **Julia Garner** as *Ruth Langmore*
- **Charlie Tahan** as *Wyatt Langmore*
- **Lisa Emery** as *Darlene Snell*
- **Jordana Spiro** as *Rachel Garrison*
- **Jessica Frances Dukes** as *Maya Miller*
- **Carson Holmes** as *Three Langmore*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Ozark?
A financial advisor moves his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks to launder money for a drug boss.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams.

### Q: Who are the primary stars?
Jason Bateman and Laura Linney star as Marty and Wendy Byrde.

### Q: Where is the series set?
The story is set in the Lake of the Ozarks.

### Q: Where can the show be watched?
The series is available to watch on Netflix.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ozark (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozark_(TV_series))
- [Ozark (TV Series 2017–2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5071412/)
- [Watch Ozark | Netflix Official Site](https://www.netflix.com/title/80117552)
- [3 Years Later, It's Time To Admit Ozark's Ending Was Exactly What The ...](https://screenrant.com/ozark-ending-perfect-for-netflix-show/)
- [Ozark | Ozark Wiki | Fandom](https://ozark-netflix.fandom.com/wiki/Ozark)
- [Ozark | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ozark)

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