Ozark

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 21, 2017
Season #: 4.5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 129 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 129
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 129
  3. Negative: 7 out of 129

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  1. realmc26
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    I can't believe the scores critics are giving this. Its a well made show and full of suspense. I love it
  2. Slackerking
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Season 1 was amazing, and while season 2 isn’t quite as perfect as season 1 was, it’s still really really good. So much better than any number of critically higher rated shows these days.
  3. cshaws
    Sep 4, 2018
    9
    Loved the second season. The acting and characters are amazing. Finished it in 2 nights
  4. tomfrenkel
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    Ozark is a riveting and often very funny crime show; it's my favorite since Breaking Bad; I also have no idea why critics don't like it as all of my friends who are watching love it. This is one to forget the critics and make your own choice for sure.
  5. torrentialrain
    Sep 23, 2018
    10
    Season 1 was amazing but Season 2 is even better. This is a great show and I want more.
  6. GrantD243
    Sep 19, 2018
    7
    The second season of Ozark starts out strong. It continues on with the intriguing storylines it set up last season for the first six episodes, but as the show chugs along into the second half of the season it becomes clear that the writers weren't exactly sure how to drag this season's storylines out to 10 episodes, and the pacing and entertainment level of the show suffer as a result.The second season of Ozark starts out strong. It continues on with the intriguing storylines it set up last season for the first six episodes, but as the show chugs along into the second half of the season it becomes clear that the writers weren't exactly sure how to drag this season's storylines out to 10 episodes, and the pacing and entertainment level of the show suffer as a result. Frankly, it gets a bit boring in the final few episodes of the season. However, the characters are all still engaging, and the finale did set up a third season that will get me to come back for more...but I am a little worried about how much longer this show will remain a "must-watch".… Expand
  7. jordanbelfort
    Oct 1, 2018
    7
    This season was a little disappointing, but Jason Bateman was still awesome
    I hope the third season will be better
    If extended
  8. Justadude84
    Sep 4, 2018
    9
    The story arcs in season 2 are gripping and unpredictable and successfully steers clear of feeling contrived. The characters are more fleshed out and every one of them has a moment to shine. The writers made some real efforts to paint three-dimensional scenarios around three dimensional characters and it works very well. This is an excellent follow-up to season 1 and well worth your time.
  9. Rilianus
    Sep 2, 2018
    9
    Loved it. Very edgy, engaging and I love the whole cast and their stories. 9/10
  10. bartiorama
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    In the right mood. Scenes, music, colours - as in S01 - perfect. Acting - first class, just huuuge respect - especially Laura Linney, such incredibly goood actress. (also applause to Julia Garner for acting). It lost something in the plot but it is still very good, original show, worth every minute spent watching it. Very recommended!
  11. aintry
    Sep 2, 2018
    8
    Season 1 may have been consistently better from start to finish, but the peaks in season 2 outnumber the valleys, and overall I was happy to have sacrificed 10 precious hours of holiday weekend time. The negative critic reviews are nothing but elitist diaper wipes for whiners who have Breaking Bad so far up on a pedestal that anything that doesn't offer a bleeding sacrifice to VinceSeason 1 may have been consistently better from start to finish, but the peaks in season 2 outnumber the valleys, and overall I was happy to have sacrificed 10 precious hours of holiday weekend time. The negative critic reviews are nothing but elitist diaper wipes for whiners who have Breaking Bad so far up on a pedestal that anything that doesn't offer a bleeding sacrifice to Vince Gilligan's golden calf of melted Emmy awards is considered blasphemy. Personally, I would rather take Ozark with it's flaws and enjoy a ride that gets me somewhere fast instead of spending 4 years lauding Vince Gilligan's magnificence for stagnant cinematic masturbation on episodes and seasons of Better Call Saul that go nowhere at the speed of tar.… Expand
  12. SuperMax156
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    Don't understand the bad reviews. Granted, I still have a few episodes left of the season, but this is equally as good as the first season at least, and is a very dark morality tale about the nature of evil, how when you try to make a pact with evil and rationalize it you lose control and it eventually takes over.
  13. zoolface
    Sep 1, 2018
    4
    I'm sorry to say that Season 2 of Ozark is missing the original mojo and credibility of Season 1.

    I still love to watch, but it's now like watching a show long past its prime. In a nutshell, Season 2 of Ozark shows a more power-hungry Wendy, a more defiant Charlotte, Jonah taking care of a baby (?), and a more distracted Marty. If Jason Bateman was in the scene, the scene always    I'm sorry to say that Season 2 of Ozark is missing the original mojo and credibility of Season 1.

    I still love to watch, but it's now like watching a show long past its prime. In a nutshell, Season 2 of Ozark shows a more power-hungry Wendy, a more defiant Charlotte, Jonah taking care of a baby (?), and a more distracted Marty. If Jason Bateman was in the scene, the scene always seemed to end with him excusing himself to take a phone call, or answering a text and then exiting with "I gotta go!"

    It's just gone too far now. The Cartel or the Snells would've killed them long, long ago. I love Linney and Bateman, and if they make another season, I'll still watch... But this season is like watching "Godfather 3"; or the first prequel of Star Wars. It's just hollow compared to the original magic of Season 1.    … Expand
  14. magsandisla
    Sep 3, 2018
    4
    Don't know how they did it but they managed to develop every character to the point that I couldn't care less about any of them. It got downright annoying towards the end. I was seriously hoping the cartel would just put them all out of their misery. Don't bother with season 3 Netflix - you wrecked a good first season with a pretty bad second.
  15. ThisGuyHere
    Sep 9, 2018
    3
    Slow-moving, confusing at times, humorless, and kinda dull. We don't like all the swearing. Made it to the huntung scene in S2 E2 and turned it off for good. Sorry.
  16. LamontRaymond
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    The critics got this one wrong - season 2 is SO much better than season 1. In particular, Laura Linney's character is so much stronger and more fully fleshed-out. I'm loving this (through episode 5).
  17. Acrofilo
    Sep 17, 2018
    0
    Stupid, boring show. The thing that bothers me the most is that it could have been good. It was supposed to be the new Breaking Bad. Instead, it's just bad.
  18. TVBug
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Underrated! No, it's not Breaking Bad, but what is? This has great, complex characters. Suspenseful. You can't help but think about these characters and their choices and the consequences of those choices. I'm looking forward to season 3.
  19. TV_FAN
    Sep 1, 2018
    4
    Liked Season #1 and Season 2 looks good, BUT, not to sound prudish, the language is too over-the-top. We can't watch the show with the front door open because of all the swear words...After a while all the "F@cks", "Pr!cks". and "C@nts", becomes numbing..Profanity should be the seasoning, not the main course. Too bad cause the story draws you in.....Sorry Forgot score..Deserves better than "0"
  20. logic
    Sep 17, 2018
    3
    Enjoyed season 1. Season 2 is almost unwatchable. The acting is embarrassingly bad, even from the 2 stars. The writing is predicable and cheesy. The scene where Marty is shaving Buddy... seriously? The only interesting or likable character here is Wyatt who gets almost no screen time. Very disappointing.
  21. lager96
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    Season 2 has the same issues with season 1 with the pacing but it is a step above. The characters and writing is still great. The final episodes are great but the episodes leading up to it are a bit slow with some great moments.
  22. dell221
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    Great season. its non-stop each ep is better than the last they just really gotta get rid of Jason Bateman. he's the same character on every movie and tv show I can't stand him.he's the worst part of the show. he refuses to grow a pair of balls. his wife has bigger balls than him hell his daughter has more balls. they need to replace him with any **** body and it would make the show 100Great season. its non-stop each ep is better than the last they just really gotta get rid of Jason Bateman. he's the same character on every movie and tv show I can't stand him.he's the worst part of the show. he refuses to grow a pair of balls. his wife has bigger balls than him hell his daughter has more balls. they need to replace him with any **** body and it would make the show 100 times better. this is the first show I've ever seen that the lead actor is the worst actor on the show. everyone else is great please Netflix please replace this guy if there is a season 3… Expand
  23. Ascospore
    Sep 30, 2018
    9
    I don't know what the critics are on about - Season 2 is even better than S1 - this is a quality series
  24. hejtyjaa
    Oct 11, 2018
    7
    Final episode ruined everything thanks to stupid script decisions. A little disapointment, but it's still really fun and exciting to watch.
  25. carlossolrac
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Season 2 much less clunky than season 1. Some great thoughts on justice, criminal and legal, pop into your head in each episode. Don't F with the FBI because you're at the end of the whip of the government, but don't F with the cartel because now it's the end of the barrel. Amazing that old Snell is really Scottish.

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Aug 31, 2018
    40
    The illusion of depth without any actual there there is an Ozark specialty. By the end of season two, it’s dragged itself to exactly where you’d think it would go, and racked up quite a body count (also proving it hasn’t really learned the lessons of the shows that came before it, which did their best to hold off on killing major characters). But none of it feels as if it has any meaning beyond getting from the end of season one to the start of season three. It’s a bridge to nowhere that keeps building itself right in front of you.
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  2. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Aug 31, 2018
    75
    The echoes of "Breaking Bad" have grown louder in Ozark...While by no means a great show, the intense second season cements its status as an eminently binge-worthy one.
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  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Aug 30, 2018
    60
    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.
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