Ozark season 3 this Friday 3/27/2020 (2 Viewers)

I thought this season was really good. If I may add some of my own takes I don't think we've touched yet.
1. Maya Miller. There hasn't been a lot said about her in this thread so far. I see her as a mirror image of Marty Byrde (it's Byrde with an "e") and that much will become even more clear next season. She's just as smart as he is. She knows all the tricks he's using and he know she knows. She also knows that he's unlikely to make the mistakes that would allow her to pursue charges. And he know she knows this. They are incredibly evenly matched. They both want to win for reasons that began as emotional responses to dealing with their dads. They have very similar temperaments. They think the same. As the saying goes, game recognizes game. Marty gave her nod when he acknowledged that he knew she was responsible for the red flag that sent everyone else into panic mode. It could have only been her. She's the only person that knew that only he would know what to do, proving his value. They know that they're better at what they do than anyone else around and that can make for a lonely life. We've seen how Marty had drifted away from his wife in season 1 onward. Now, he has someone that gets him, someone on the same level. I don't think it's a mistake that Maya is pregnant, pushed hard to be in the field out of DC, and doesn't wear a wedding ring. She's Marty...but on the other side.

2. Darlene Snell. I hate to say it, but the woman has grown on me, LOL. I feel like she had some of the best quotes of the season. "maybe she's having hallucinations...all those hormones and breast milk are playing tricks on her", "I can't have some women out there hocked up on breast milk slandering me". You best believe the KC mob is going to take her up on her offer if for no other reason because they share a common enemy (the Byrdes).

3. Wyatt Langmore. Dear God, man...seriously. But whatever, he's very smart and finally coming out of that fog of self-hate. The kid has the potential to be a force. With the love and encouragement of Ruth and Darlene, if he applies himself he could bring back "respectability" to the Langmore name.




Yep. If Wendy Byrde got one thing right this season (and she did only get this one thing right) it was easily the perfect time to get it right. And it ends up being the most critically important idea of the season. Which is why I'm surprised that it didn't occur to Marty...or Maya. Everyone knows this was a retaliation hit. Why didn't someone think of this sooner?



Calling Ben ignorant and naive because of his mental illness is like calling someone who's legally blind ignorant and naive for not comprehending the large print on a sign warning that the walk bridge is out.
I like your insight.....good stuff. Darlene is bat crap crazy while also being smart...however that works. I think her being a loose canon gets her killed at some point.
I see Ruth as being a main player at some point too....her street smarts gets her by but she knows Marty is where the brains and future is. She'll make amends with Marty at some point and probably betray Darlene and that's what gets Darlene killed.

At least I hope it goes something like that....the more Ruth the better. I have a huge crush on her haha
 
It can really only end 2 ways. Marty/Wendy getting killed or Navarro getting killed.
I really hope they don't drag this story out much more than 1 more season, would hate to see it get watered down.
I'm sure I missed it from the first season, But I can't remember what the Snells have on the Sheriff.
 
It can really only end 2 ways. Marty/Wendy getting killed or Navarro getting killed.
I really hope they don't drag this story out much more than 1 more season, would hate to see it get watered down.
I'm sure I missed it from the first season, But I can't remember what the Snells have on the Sheriff.
Agreed, but what's different from a show like Breaking Bad, is that Ozark's next generation could keep this show going even longer once the OGs get killed off. I'm talking about Jonah, Charlotte, and Wyatt becoming major players next to Ruth as she continues to develop. Hell, even Three may step up.
 
Jonah has already shown he can navigate the dark web, set up offshore accounts, and establish his own shell companies. He sent a very strong message to Helen, holding her at gunpoint, and still had the discipline and foresight to not actually shoot her.

One interesting tidbit from this season was Wendy comparing Jonah to Ben. Wonder if this foreshadows him eventually manifesting the same mental illness.
 
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Jonah has already shown he can navigate the dark web, set up offshore accounts, and establish his own shell companies. He sent a very strong message to Helen, holding her at gunpoint, and still had the discipline and foresight to not actually shoot her.

One interesting tidbit from this season was Wendy comparing Jonah to Ben. Wonder if this foreshadows him eventually manifesting the same mental illness.

It definitely feels like they are building that character up for a tragic end. We have seen potential hardened criminal traits from him, as well as potential serial killer traits in him.
 
Jonah is not afraid to pull the trigger, is portrayed as a very smart character and is being scripted as learning the ropes.
 
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I don't think in this situation they have the 6 or 7 years for him to take control of the casino's to take over the business . what is he, 14? even if it starts with Charlotte, she's only what, 17? No way this lasts 4 years at this rate
 
I don't think in this situation they have the 6 or 7 years for him to take control of the casino's to take over the business . what is he, 14? even if it starts with Charlotte, she's only what, 17? No way this lasts 4 years at this rate
Not to take over the business, but he may use his tech-savvy to ruin some other gig or have someone taken out to help mom and dad.
 
Not to take over the business, but he may use his tech-savvy to ruin some other gig or have someone taken out to help mom and dad.
Ozark likes to push it to 11
i think theyre setting up jonah as this season's 'inside the family' antagonism - the spectre of navarro will keep marty & wendy a team and charlotte has already played 'im gonna blow all this up' role, so it would make sense for jonah to fill that role especially after losing old man, cool uncle and 1st love all in close order
 
I apologize if this is redundant (it might have been suggested in earlier threads) but I just started watching this show after the virus started keeping me home all the time. My wife and I finished our last episode of Season 3 this afternoon so we are up to date with all of them. We both agreed that Ozark would make a great vehicle as a drinking game. If you had to take a drink every time any character uttered f@ck or any derivative of that word, there would certainly be some drunk people at the end of each game.
 
I apologize if this is redundant (it might have been suggested in earlier threads) but I just started watching this show after the virus started keeping me home all the time. My wife and I finished our last episode of Season 3 this afternoon so we are up to date with all of them. We both agreed that Ozark would make a great vehicle as a drinking game. If you had to take a drink every time any character uttered f@ck or any derivative of that word, there would certainly be some drunk people at the end of each game.
Heck no, Ruth alone could probably kill you
 
well done on this season...this one had some great moments

man, that guy that played Ben has come a long way since Iron Fist...maybe his character was just written very poorly on that show
 

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