Ozark: Season 2 (2018)

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Season 2
Ozark

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Engaging and entertaining -- if not particularly challenging -- Ozark's descent into darker waters is kept afloat by another superb turn from Laura Linney.

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Critic Ratings: 45

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Episodes

1. Reparations
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

Ruth's dad gets out of jail. Approval for a riverboat casino calls for Wendy's political skills. The Mexican cartel demands reparations from the Snells.

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2. The Precious Blood of Jesus
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

When a mobster jeopardizes the casino bill, Marty enlists Buddy's help. Wendy resorts to dirty tactics to get votes. Cade reminds Ruth of her roots.

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3. Once a Langmore...
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

Wendy does damage control when Wilkes's pressure on Sen. Blake backfires. Rachel is sent on a mission. Ruth resists accepting her Langmore destiny.

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4. Stag
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

The FBI sends out a second lure. Charlotte slips up while chatting with Wyatt. The Byrdes grow wary of Rachel, who deflects suspicion onto someone else.

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5. Game Day
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

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.

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6. Outer Darkness
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

An FBI search of the Snells' field yields a surprise. Playing hardball, Agent Petty questions Wilkes. The Byrdes mourn a loss.

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7. One Way Out
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

Mason goes off the deep end and focuses his rage on the Byrdes. Ruth tries to make her dad proud during a boat-part heist.

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8. The Big Sleep
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

Darlene makes one too many rash moves. Marty tries to free Rachel from Agent Petty's grasp. Jonah helps his mom force Wilkes to continue his support.

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9. The Badger
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

Marty finds a way around the Snells. Charlotte hires a lawyer. The Byrdes get a meeting with the gaming commission, whose approval comes with a big ask.

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10. The Gold Coast
Air date: Aug 31, 2018

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.

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Tv Season Info

In its much-anticipated second season, Ozark continues to follow Marty Bryde and his family as they navigate the murky waters of life within a dangerous drug cartel. With Del out, the crime syndicate sends their ruthless attorney Helen Pierce to town to shake things up just as The Byrdes are finally settling in. Marty and Wendy struggle to balance their family interests amid the escalating dangers presented by their partnerships with the power-hungry Snells, the cartel and their new deputy, Ruth Langmore, whose father Cade has been released from prison. The stakes are even higher than before and The Byrdes soon realize they have to go all in before they can get out.

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Critic Reviews for Ozark Season 2

All Critics (45) | Top Critics (14)

My hope that "Ozark" would get its sea legs in season two was for naught. Most of what was good in season one remains good, most importantly Linney... But then there are a few excruciating characters and subplots this time around.

Aug 31, 2018 | Full Review…
Matthew Gilbert
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Unfortunately, for Ozark, the pressure to keep various narrative plates in the air has led to a much slower pace and some increasingly ludicrous plot twists.

Aug 27, 2018 | Full Review…
Chuck Barney
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The degree to which "Ozark" slams on the breaks is disconcerting; the downshift in pacing creates an antsy viewing experience that transitions into blandness.

Aug 15, 2018 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
Ben Travers
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With such smart plotting, the whole enterprise is just another corruption of the American midwest, in this wonderfully astute takedown of the fraudulent American dream and ever-shrinking middle class.

Jul 24, 2019 | Full Review…
Lauren Carroll Harris
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Ozark, too, risks feeling a little familiar.

May 28, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Graeme Virtue
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It continues to be worthwhile for the same reasons we found in the first season, and has partially compensated its less stimulating aspects. [Full Review in Spanish]

Jul 11, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Mikel Zorrilla

Ozark remains a very entertaining series and one that does not deviate much from the formula it developed last year.

May 28, 2019 | Full Review…
Alex Maidy

Ozark's faults are few and far between. The series barrels along from one tense scene to another and it's nearly impossible to look away.

May 28, 2019 | Full Review…
Alex Flood

Some shows are about characters. Some shows are about twists. Some shows are about brutal, violent, often deadly machinations. Netflix's blue-hued crime thriller Ozark is undoubtedly a member of the third group.

May 28, 2019 | Full Review…
Ariana Romero

Ozark is a different kind of emotional rollercoaster-everyone is on it and they're providing their own seatbelts.

May 28, 2019 | Full Review…
Alison Foreman

All the while the tension ramps up exponentially to result in a compelling yet unrelenting season.

May 28, 2019 | Full Review…
Adam Chitwood

The master stroke was the messy, awful relationship Ruth (the astoundingly full-on Julia Garner) had with her vile ex-con dad (Trevor Long).

Dec 6, 2018 | Full Review…
Rich Cline
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Audience Reviews for Ozark: Season 2

  • Oct 25, 2020
    The second season of Ozark could not be more different from the first, especially when it comes to the pacing. In particular the second half, the series captivates with delicate decisions, unexpected twists and does not shy away from torpedoing established characters. Laura Linney steps out of Jason Bateman's shadow and clearly takes command in the long dialogs, which once more proves her incredible acting ability. But this season it feels like the show is rather led by the phenomenal Julia Garner, who moves us in her emotional moments and delights us with her badass one-liners. Even though the action of the second season was much faster and more action-packed, you often had the feeling that it's sometimes too chaotic and a little all over the place. Nevertheless, the authors have managed to structure the events in such a way that there are many possibilities in which direction Ozark could go in season 3.
    Severin D
  • Oct 25, 2020
    Ozark: Season 2 finds our favorite family looking to expand the business to launder more money in the region. This time the cartel sends their best lieutenant who is their lawyer to deal with the Byrdes. Marty Byrde takes a back seat half the season and we see more of the Langmores and Snells with their back stories. The women in this season show more power with Linney at the helm of the family and Julia Garner who wins an Emmy for her role as Ruth Langmore. She is ruthless, righteous, strong independent person who loves her family and would do everything to please them and protect them even though they are villainous. The Snells on the other hand were growing and dealing drugs while playing police and governing the region to help with cause. The Byrde family also deals with their daughter who wants to be emancipated from her own family. The family is also moving ahead politically to bring gambling into the region which causes the Kansas City mob to muscle their way and get a portion of the proceeds from the river boats. Season 3 is going to be interesting, let's see where it takes the family.
    Hrant B
  • Oct 06, 2020
    Ozark Season 2 is already better than Season 1 and that's because of the Superb Performances, Direction and Writing as well as the created Tone of the Show. By now it's a must watch. RATING: 4,5
    Nick M
  • Sep 20, 2020
    Just loved season 2 of Ozark. Truly the heir of Breaking Bad in this genre.
    Greg M
  • Sep 09, 2020
    Ozark only reaches its full potential in the second season. Every story strand leads to paint a bigger picture and the characters have a satisfying story arc from a personality standpoint.
    Masun M
  • Sep 09, 2020
    Dark, criminal and engrossing. The women characters are rock solid (especially Laura Linney). Darlene and Jacob are 2 interesting characters. Poor, poor Mason. The continuing fall of the Byrde family is just jaw dropping.
    Abhishek S
  • Aug 01, 2020
    Knowing it would be hard to top the first season, but it achieves this with more unexpected turns. Solid season.
    Cyndy B
  • Jul 26, 2020
    Still absolutely great but I wasn't quite as hooked as season 1 personally. So many great storylines and the Cade/Ruth relationship was great to watch this season.
    Emily P
  • Jul 23, 2020
    Pros: Once again, the tension is constant and thrilling throughout virtually every episode in the season I was a big fan of Ruth and Wendy's character development, leaves things well for S3 The writing, just like S1, is impeccable. Huge credit to the writers Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams The start of the season is fantastic, the first few episodes Laura Linney, Jason Bateman, Julia Garner *Insert Clapping* God these 3 are legends Cons: I thought the final few episodes (9&10) had some strange plot points that I didn't really agree with I wouldn't say this is a con as such, but the Finale wasn't as tense I thought as S1, but it was still very good Charlotte… Enough is enough Overall, ‘Ozark' S2 was a fantastic second season. As I mentioned just, the characters of Ruth and Wendy really grasped my attention during most episodes. I'm very excited to see where their characters are taken in S3. The script is throughout every episode is superb. Every scene is like a negotiation. It's fantastic. Although the finale wasn't as good as the first seasons and some plot points that happened during the end wasn't something I agreed with, this season certainly carries the narrative well going into the third season. Quote – "Some people only respond to a certain kind of pressure" – Jacob Snell Score – 4/5
    Harry G
  • Jul 21, 2020
    Season two of Ozark builds upon its solid narrative and provides very strong character development to boot. The series continues to offer up great thrills and nail-biting suspense. Jason Bateman continues to impress and season two showcases very strong performances from Laura Linney and Julia Garner, both of whom shine in this season. Thanks to Ozark's ability to craft and build upon its intriguing characters along with the undeniable dramatic chemistry between Bateman and Linney, by the end of season two I am left wanting more.
    Nathan K
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