SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped

TeenzTen An action-packed slog

Tacticalin An absolute waste of money

MoPoshy Absolutely brilliant

chuckbeaubuck Jason Bootman / Marty Brydestein = Tony Soprano, Walter White, Vic Mackey, Saul Goodman.Laury Lindsay / Windy Brydestein = Skylar White, Carmela SopranoSofie Hubble / Sharla Brydestein = Typical Disrespectful Teenage "Brunt" Skyward Gardner / Johnny Brydestein = Wednesday Addams, Lydia DeetzJulie Garter / Ruth of Moab = Jesse PinkmanEsai Morales / Del Tucco = Drug Lord Middle Manager impersonating Dos Equis' "Most Interesting Man in the World".Harris Yulin / Buddy Dickler = George Wilson, Melvin Udall, Archie Bunker (Most Underutilized Character).Evan George Vourazeris / Tuck = Charming WeetoddJason Butler Harner / Agent Pity = Windom EarlePeter Mullan / Jacob Snell = Benjamin HorneIf you've read this far congratulations, you may need to google some of my character references. If you've never seen a cable TV Drama, you may think this is a great project. However, if you've been watching TV since the early 90's, you may think this is a thinly disguised composite remake of the most the most successful, and loved TV characters from the past three decades. Characters, omitted from the above list add little to the story, and are forgettable. The worst is McKinley Belcher III / Agent Trevor Evans (Gay Dark Chocolate). No disrespect to the man, but his character, and written dialogue are so cliche, and predictable, I skipped all but his first scene, and was able to deduce what was said by watching the next few scenes. The two most interesting things about the whole show for me, are the "Ozark location itself" and the lake people played by all the extras. The "extras" look like they're played by actual resident of the area, that have never acted on screen before, similar to Clint's extras in Gran Torino.The most disappointing thing about the show for me, is the underutilization the great, great Harris Yulin. There are two key scenes, where drama is unfolding in the Byrde house that were missed opportunities, where Buddy could have interjected, and added infinite wisdom, and humor. Instead, we get reenactments of Wilford Brimley skinny dipping in Cocoon.My favorite part is when the foul mouthed brunt decides to commit. I was less than enchanted when she changed her mind at the last moment. I guess I'll watch season two, and you better believe I'm hoping her character dies.

genehwilliams The comparisons to 'Breaking Bad' are on point as far as a middle-aged family man being thrown into a no-win situation. The series tests how far a father/husband will go to protect his family when there's nothing to lose.The characters and story-lines are compelling. Definitely a series that's binge watch worthy. And forget about the Jason Bateman you know from Arrested Development and Horrible Bosses, Ozark shows a well-rounded actor that fits perfectly into this role.As some have noted, this is a very adult drama. There are extreme intimate homosexual and hetrosexual scenes that may not be for everyone. IMO these soft porn scenes are unnecessary this is par for the course for most series these days. But if you are uncomfortable with these scenes it's easy to fast forward through them.

Bene Cumb /refers to Season 1/Recent years I have somehow moved away from US drama/crime series as I have found the UK and Scandinavian ones catchier. But thanks to some references and promotion materials (incl. IMDB) I have run into series like Ozark - with distinct characters and performances, solutions without external intervention, events developing in narrow areas, thrill mixed with personal intertwinings, etc. Well, one can always question the plausibility of depicted crimes in a democratic society, but if well explained and expressed, then you follow the course of events without wtf! and blah! feelings. And if complemented by beautiful environment, pleasant performances (Bateman was a surprise, usually I am not too fond of the movies he participates) and the scenes with twists where do you not know how to react as comic and tragic are intertwined.All in all, I am looking forward to Season 2 already.

kcquail I'm 4 episodes in. That's usally the amount of episodes I give a show before I decide if I'm going to keep watching. There have been a few things that have happened that have made me interested but it doesn't keep my attention long. This show is too slow for me. It doesn't hook me. So far it doesn't seem like it's really going anywhere. Maybe I'll watch more in the future and if it changes my mind I will edit this review but as of right now I'm not enjoying it much.