Ozark (2017)
TV series · Crime, Drama
Stream itif you enjoy a high-stakes, high-pressure drama where the tension never lets up for a single episode.
A relentless and increasingly bleak descent into criminality that maintains a constant state of high-pressure dread. Across four seasons, it offers no easy exits for its characters, making for a stressful but highly acclaimed binge-watch.
What it is about
A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss.
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What Ozark is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this series is a claustrophobic and increasingly cold experience. It moves with a relentless momentum, trading the sunny aesthetics of typical crime thrillers for a pervasive, blue-tinted gloom. The pace is steady but the intensity is punishing, as every solution the characters find only seems to trigger a more dangerous set of problems. It feels like watching a slow-motion car crash where the participants are desperately trying to repair the engine while still in motion.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is for viewers who appreciate complex anti-heroes and the meticulous details of criminal logistics. It will appeal to those who like seeing a family unit bonded by shared secrets rather than simple affection. You should skip it if you require a moral compass or a break from the misery; there is very little levity to be found here. One honest caveat is that the plot occasionally relies on extreme coincidences to keep the family in play.
The right evening for it
It suits a dark evening when you want to be completely absorbed by a stressful, high-quality binge. It is perfect for those nights when you have the mental energy to track shifting alliances and mounting body counts.
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How Ozark leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
It leaves you feeling wrung out and morally grey. You will come away with a lingering sense of unease about the cost of survival and the corrupting nature of absolute desperation.
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Ozark soundtrack
Music by Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi
Ozark Seasons 1 & 2 (Original Soundtrack)
Saunder Jurriaans & Danny Bensi · 2020 · 22 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1The Beginning
- 2The Confession
- 3Liquidate
- 4Empty Account
- 5Driving · Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans
- 6Power Of Community
- 7One Hour · Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans
- 8Discoveries
- 9Worse Than Dad
- 10Dermody Realty · Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Awards
Ozark won Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the Emmys. It also won at the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Emmys
- Won: Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series · Jason Bateman · 2019
- Won: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · Julia Garner · 2019, 2020
Golden Globes
- Won: Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series/Musical-Comedy or Drama · Julia Garner · 2023
- Nominated: Best Television Series (Drama) · 2023
- Nominated: Best Actress (Television Series Drama) · Laura Linney · 2023
Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Won: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series · Jason Bateman · 2019
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Questions people ask
- Is Ozark a tense series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tense. A relentless and increasingly bleak descent into criminality that maintains a constant state of high-pressure dread. Across four seasons, it offers no easy exits for its characters, making for a stressful but highly acclaimed binge-watch.
- How many seasons of Ozark are there?
- 4 seasons and 44 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch Ozark in Canada?
- In Canada, Ozark is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Where can I watch Ozark in the UK?
- In the UK, Ozark is included with Netflix (all plans).
- What awards did Ozark win?
- Ozark won Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the Emmys. It also won at the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
- Who composed the music for Ozark?
- The music for Ozark is by Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi. The soundtrack album, Ozark Seasons 1 & 2 (Original Soundtrack), has 22 tracks.
- What songs are on the Ozark soundtrack?
- Ozark Seasons 1 & 2 (Original Soundtrack) has 22 tracks, including “The Beginning”, “The Confession”, “Liquidate”, “Empty Account” and “Driving” by Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is Ozark worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy a high-stakes, high-pressure drama where the tension never lets up for a single episode. IMDb users rate it 8.4 out of 10 from 387,946 votes and TMDB users 8.2.
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