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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
''Ozark'' has received strong reviews, particularly for Bateman's non-comedic performance. Brian Lowry of [[CNN]] wrote, "While the fish-out-of-water concept is one of TV's oldest, ''Ozark'' carves out its own path with clever twists — including a late-in-the-run flashback explaining how the cartel came into his life — and the sheer strength of the performances." TV critic Sonia Saraiya of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' wrote that ''Ozark'' is "smart, well-crafted, ''and'' says something," and that the series "comes together under Bateman's disarming and deceptively complex performance as Marty."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lowry|first1=Brian|title=Jason Bateman shines in Netflix's grim 'Ozark'|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/20/tv-shows/ozark-review/index.html|accessdate=July 21, 2017|publisher=CNN|date=July 20, 2017}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|last1=Saraiya|first1=Sonia|title=TV Review: Netflix’s ‘Ozark,’ Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/reviews/ozark-review-netflix-jason-bateman-laura-linney-1202491900/|accessdate=July 21, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=12 July 12, 2017}}</ref>
''Ozark'' has received strong reviews, particularly for Bateman's non-comedic performance. Brian Lowry of [[CNN]] wrote, "While the fish-out-of-water concept is one of TV's oldest, ''Ozark'' carves out its own path with clever twists — including a late-in-the-run flashback explaining how the cartel came into his life — and the sheer strength of the performances." TV critic Sonia Saraiya of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' wrote that ''Ozark'' is "smart, well-crafted, ''and'' says something," and that the series "comes together under Bateman's disarming and deceptively complex performance as Marty."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lowry|first1=Brian|title=Jason Bateman shines in Netflix's grim 'Ozark'|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/20/tv-shows/ozark-review/index.html|accessdate=July 21, 2017|publisher=CNN|date=July 20, 2017}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|last1=Saraiya|first1=Sonia|title=TV Review: Netflix’s ‘Ozark,’ Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/reviews/ozark-review-netflix-jason-bateman-laura-linney-1202491900/|accessdate=July 21, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=July 12, 2017}}</ref>

Critics have also noted the similarity between Ozark and ''[[Breaking Bad]]'', both of which involve a seemingly normal protagonist suddenly immersed in a world of crime, but the comparison has been positive. According to ''Film Daily'', "But once you get past the surface similarities, Ozark shines as something special and inventive, an intense crime opera where the scenery is as much the star as anyone in the cast."<ref>{{cite news|title=Nature is the true star of Netflix's impressive Ozark - Film Daily|url=http://filmdaily.co/blog/reviews/nature-is-true-star-netflix-ozark/|accessdate=July 21, 2017|work=Film Daily|date=July 19, 2017}}</ref>


==Episodes==
==Episodes==

Revision as of 12:29, 21 July 2017

Ozark
GenreDrama
Created byBill Dubuque
Written byBill Dubuque
Directed byJason Bateman
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersJason Bateman
Bill Dubuque
Mark Williams
Production companiesAggerate Films
Media Rights Capital
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Ozark is an American drama series created by Bill Dubuque.[1][2] The first season comprises ten one-hour episodes produced by Media Rights Capital.[3] Jason Bateman stars in the series and directed half of the episodes.[4] Bateman portrays financial planner Marty Byrde, who suddenly relocates from a Chicago suburb to a summer resort community in the Missouri Ozarks,[5] and who must pay off a debt to a Mexican drug lord, with Laura Linney playing his wife Wendy.[6] The first season was released on Netflix on July 21, 2017.[7]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Production

The show is set at a modest waterfront resort at Lake of the Ozarks, inspired by the Alhonna Resort and Marina where series creator Dubuque worked as a dock hand at the resort while he was at school in Missouri during the 1980s.[9] Rather than filming at the Lake of the Ozarks, most of the shooting locations are in the Atlanta area (Lake Allatoona) because of tax breaks offered by the State of Georgia.[10][11] The film crew constructed a set in Georgia after extensively studying the Alhonna Resort property.[9] Some scenes are filmed at Chicago locations.[12] Michael Mosley will play recurring character Pastor Mason Young, a charismatic and mysterious preacher who becomes involved with the Byrde’s plan to build a new church.[8] Kevin L. Johnson plays recurring character Sam Dermody, affable, dog lover and a local real estate agent with an idle business around the Lake of the Ozarks.[8]

Critical reception

Ozark has received strong reviews, particularly for Bateman's non-comedic performance. Brian Lowry of CNN wrote, "While the fish-out-of-water concept is one of TV's oldest, Ozark carves out its own path with clever twists — including a late-in-the-run flashback explaining how the cartel came into his life — and the sheer strength of the performances." TV critic Sonia Saraiya of Variety wrote that Ozark is "smart, well-crafted, and says something," and that the series "comes together under Bateman's disarming and deceptively complex performance as Marty."[13] [14]

Critics have also noted the similarity between Ozark and Breaking Bad, both of which involve a seemingly normal protagonist suddenly immersed in a world of crime, but the comparison has been positive. According to Film Daily, "But once you get past the surface similarities, Ozark shines as something special and inventive, an intense crime opera where the scenery is as much the star as anyone in the cast."[15]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Sugarwood"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
2"Blue Cat"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
3"My Dripping Sleep"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
4"Tonight We Improvise"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
5"Ruling Days"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
6"Book of Ruth"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
7"Nest Box"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
8"Kaleidoscope"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
9"Coffee, Black"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)
10"The Toll"UnknownUnknownJuly 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)

References

  1. ^ Johnson, Julie (2 March 2016). "New Netflix Series 'Ozark' Starring Jason Bateman Slated to Debut in 2017". Inquisitr. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 25, 2016). "Netflix Picks Up Jason Bateman's Drama Series 'Ozark' From MRC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  3. ^ "Netflix Lands Jason Bateman Drama 'Ozark'". The Hollywood Reporter. February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c "Jason Bateman's New Series Goes To Netflix, Will Be Dark Dangerous Drama". Film. February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Roshanian, Arya (October 25, 2016). "Netflix Drama 'Ozark' Adds Julia Garner Opposite Jason Bateman and Laura Linney". Variety. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  6. ^ a b Petski, Denise (July 27, 2016). "Laura Linney To Star In Jason Bateman's Netflix Drama Series 'Ozark'Ozark". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  7. ^ "Ozark trailer: Exclusive look at Netflix's gritty, dark new drug trade drama". The Independent. May 25, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  8. ^ a b c d e Wagmeister, Elizabeth (9 November 2016). "TV News Roundup: Andy Richter to Guest Star on 'Life in Pieces'". Variety. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  9. ^ a b Keegan, Harrison (1 July 2016). "Fame anticipated as Jason Bateman's Netflix series explores Lake of the Ozarks". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 1 May 2017. Some Hollywood types, including Bateman, have been visiting Alhonna — as well as area restaurants, attractions and police officials — this spring and summer scouting locations, taking photos and measuring dimensions.
  10. ^ Watson, Nick (15 October 2016). "Coming Netflix series to shoot scene at Flowery Branch restaurant". The Gainesville Times. Georgia (U.S. state). Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  11. ^ Coyne, Amanda C. (2 February 2017). "Jason Bateman Netflix series filming in Gwinnett County". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  12. ^ Metz, Nina (19 August 2016). "Netflix series 'Ozark' to film a few days next week in Chicago". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  13. ^ Lowry, Brian (July 20, 2017). "Jason Bateman shines in Netflix's grim 'Ozark'". CNN. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  14. ^ Saraiya, Sonia (July 12, 2017). "TV Review: Netflix's 'Ozark,' Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney". Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  15. ^ "Nature is the true star of Netflix's impressive Ozark - Film Daily". Film Daily. July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.


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