Scripted series · Netflix
Ozark
No one gets out clean.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Jason Bateman
Marty Byrde
44 eps
Laura Linney
Wendy Byrde
44 eps
Sofia Hublitz
Charlotte Byrde
44 eps
Skylar Gaertner
Jonah Byrde
44 eps
Julia Garner
Ruth Langmore
44 eps
Jordana Spiro
Rachel Garrison
24 eps
Jason Butler Harner
Roy Petty
20 eps
Charlie Tahan
Wyatt Langmore
41 eps
Janet McTeer
Helen Pierce
17 eps
Tom Pelphrey
Ben Davis
11 eps
Jessica Frances Dukes
Maya Miller
24 eps
Harris Yulin
Buddy Dieker
13 eps
Lisa Emery
Darlene Snell
37 eps
Peter Mullan
Jacob Snell
20 eps
Felix Solis
Omar Navarro
22 eps
Damian Young
Jim Rettelsdorf
22 eps
Adam Rothenberg
Mel Sattem
14 eps
Marc Menchaca
Russ Langmore
11 eps
Bethany Anne Lind
Grace Young
5 eps
Maryann Urbano
Barb Petty
3 eps
Pedro Lopez
Jorge Mendoza
5 eps
Tyler Chase
Tommy
5 eps
Seth Kemp
Nick
4 eps
Trevor Long
Cade Langmore
15 eps
McKinley Belcher III
Trevor Evans
16 eps
Nelson Bonilla
Nelson
21 eps
Darren Goldstein
Charles Wilkes
11 eps
Robert C. Treveiler
Sheriff John Nix
15 eps
Marylouise Burke
Sue Shelby
5 eps
Esai Morales
Camino 'Del' Del Rio
4 eps
Quinn Cooke
Raven
4 eps
Michael Mosley
Mason Young
9 eps
Tess Malis Kincaid
SAC Clay
11 eps
Evan George Vourazeris
Tuck
9 eps
John Bedford Lloyd
Frank Cosgrove
11 eps
Melissa Saint-Amand
Jade
7 eps
Christopher James Baker
Boyd Langmore
8 eps
Madison Thompson
Erin Pierce
9 eps
Donovan Williams
Craps Dealer
3 eps
Bruno Bichir
Father Benitez
7 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Ozark actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Ozark reads strongest on Character Depth, Emotional Weight and Serialized.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's 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.
The run
Seasons
4 seasons · 44 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
201710 episodes
7.9IMDbBest episode · S01E10 The Toll
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
201810 episodes
8.0IMDbMarty's plan to open a riverboat casino is complicated by Darlene Snell's schemes, Ruth's paroled father, state politics and a Kansas City mobster.
Best episode · S02E10 The Gold Coast
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
202010 episodes
8.4IMDbBusiness as usual? No such thing. As Marty and Wendy clash over whether or not to expand, a surprise visitor turns their personal lives upside down.
Best episode · S03E10 All In
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
202214 episodes
7.8IMDbFreedom from the cartel is seemingly within reach, but fraying familial bonds may prove to be the Byrdes' ultimate undoing.
Best episode · S04E07 Sanctified
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S03E10
All In
While Wendy battles personal demons, Marty struggles to keep their lives from falling apart. Darlene does Ruth a favor.
- Directed by Alik Sakharov
- Written by Chris Mundy
S03E09
Fire Pink
Ben's confrontation with Helen and Erin sends the Byrdes into crisis mode. Meanwhile, Sam's concerns about the FBI inspire little sympathy.
- Directed by Alik Sakharov
- Written by Miki Johnson
S01E10
The Toll
During his next sermon, Mason falters. Wendy and the kids are caught trying to flee their home. Marty brokers a deal between Jacob and Del.
- Directed by Jason Bateman
- Written by Chris Mundy
S04E07
Sanctified
The FBI's long-awaited meeting with Omar takes place. Wyatt shares some news with Ruth. Feeling betrayed, Javi gets aggressive.
- Directed by Robin Wright
- Written by Miki Johnson
S02E10
The Gold Coast
Marty makes plans without telling Wendy. Darlene sends a message via Jonah. Wyatt learns the truth about his dad. Ruth realizes Cade must be stopped.
- Directed by Amanda Marsalis
- Written by Chris Mundy
S02E05
Game Day
Agent Petty's revelation tests the loyalties of Marty, Ruth and the cartel. Despite the FBI closing in, the Snells refuse to destroy their poppies.
- Directed by Phil Abraham
- Written by Paul Kolsby
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S04E10
You're the Boss
- Directed by Melissa Hickey
- Written by John Shiban
S04E12
Trouble the Water
- Directed by Amanda Marsalis
- Written by Martin Zimmerman, Paul Kolsby
S04E08
The Cousin of Death
- Directed by Amanda Marsalis
- Written by Chris Mundy
S04E09
Pick a God and Pray
- Directed by Amanda Marsalis
- Written by Laura Deeley
S04E11
Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'
- Directed by Laura Linney
- Written by Ning Zhou
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Mark Williams
Creator
Bill Dubuque
Showrunner
Chris Mundy
Executive producer
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Patrick Markey
Executive producer
Jason Bateman
Executive producer
John Shiban
Executive producer
David Manson
Executive producer
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Ryan Farley
Writer
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Miki Johnson
Writer
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Martin Zimmerman
Writer
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Ning Zhou
Writer
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Michael M. Chang
Writer
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Alyson Feltes
Writer
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Paul Kolsby
Writer
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Jed Rapp Goldstein
Writer
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Laura Deeley
Writer
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Whit Anderson
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Mark WilliamsExecutive Producer
- Matthew SpiegelProducer
- Chris MundyExecutive Producer
- Martin ZimmermanProducer
- Dana ScottProducer
- Patrick MarkeyExecutive Producer
Writing
- Ryan FarleyWriter
- Miki JohnsonWriter
- Chris MundyWriter
- Martin ZimmermanWriter
- Ning ZhouWriter
- Michael M. ChangWriter
Direction
- Andrew BernsteinDirector
- Daniel SackheimDirector
- Jason BatemanDirector
- Benjamin SemanoffDirector
- Cherien DabisDirector
- Ellen KurasDirector
Cinematography
- Pepe Avila del PinoDirector of Photography
- Ben KutchinsDirector of Photography
- Armando SalasDirector of Photography
- Manuel BilleterDirector of Photography
Music
- Saunder JurriaansOriginal Music Composer
- Danny BensiOriginal Music Composer
Recognition
Awards
1 win · 1 nomination
Primetime Emmy Awards
1 win · latest 2019
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series2019
Ozark · Ozark
Golden Globes
No wins yet · 1 nomination
- NomineeGolden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama2023
Ozark · Ozark
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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