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Ozark is an American crime drama web television series created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams for Netflix and produced by Media Rights Capital. The series stars Jason Bateman and Laura Linney as a married couple who relocate their family to the Ozarks following a money laundering scheme gone wrong. Bateman also serves as a director and executive producer for the series. '''In order to make their show seem as realistic and sensible as possible, writers for Ozark needed a source that was well acquainted with the process of money laundering, so they contacted FBI members who were able to explain the concept to them in greater depth. As writer Chris Mundy describes, "We had an FBI agent who investigates money laundering come and sit with us for a day so we could pick her brain,".''' The first season of ten episodes was released on July 21, 2017; the second season of ten episodes was released on August 31, 2018, and the third season was released on March 27, 2020. In June 2020, the series was renewed for its fourth and final season, which will consist of 14 episodes split into two parts.

Ozark has received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its tone, directing, and acting. The series has received 14 Primetime Emmy Award nominations including Outstanding Drama Series, with Bateman winning for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Julia Garner for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, both in 2019. In addition, Bateman has received two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actor – Television Series Drama. The show had quite a significant impact on the tourism at Lake Ozark, Missouri; 'Marty Byrde's Bar' became a legitimate establishment, providing guests with special menu items, such as Wendy's Philly Steak Sandwich, or Del's Nacho's.