The ‘Ozark’ Finale Carried the Show’s Grim, Unsubtle Vision to Its Endpoint: Column
variety.comDaniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticThis article contains spoilers for the final episode of “Ozark.”Say this much for the final moments of “Ozark”: They speak to the show’s sense of its own importance.After four seasons, the Byrde family’s saga came to its conclusion with the launch of the drama’s final set of episodes on Netflix — or, at least, the part of the story we as viewers see concluded.
The implication of those last seconds is that Marty and Wendy, the amoral husband and wife played by Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, will indeed accomplish everything they want, and will do so with the buy-in of their son Jonah (Skylar Gaertner).In the finale, the Byrdes throw a charity gala that represents their emergence from the depths they’ve occupied to become, once more, legitimate citizens.
After the event, their last real threat emerges: A private investigator (Adam Rothenberg) who reappears to confront the couple.
But Jonah manages to get the drop on him, with a shot ringing out and the family’s triumph sealed as the camera cuts to black.
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