I really enjoy learning more about Ruth and her family! She's got a real spunk, and the challenges she faces as a result of her station in life don't hold her back. Also, each member of the Byrde family has a unique personality and the cast does a great job portraying the characters.
5 Reviews
Mind blown, The whole cast, and story is a masterpiece
moviesfilmsreviewsinc9 February 2022
Ozark season 2 episode 3 kicks off with a literal bang. When Senator Blake, the last hold-out on the casino bill, is questioned by a reporter about why he skipped out on voting, he escapes to his office. As the reporter bickers outside with his secretary, Blake shoots himself behind closed doors. Wendy meets with Wilkes about the news. Wilkes explains that all he had on Blake was his secret history of clinical depression. While at his home, Wendy spies Wilkes' model of their casino and a new development. He's counting on her to sway the Snells to let him build on their land. Good luck with that. Meanwhile, Cade continues to be a black hole. He joins Marty at the Blue Cat, who asks for his help on the renovation. Cade surprises him by turning him down; he wants an employer in name only, not the work. Elsewhere, the FBI dissects Marty and the cartel's activity. Agent Petty promises to get a warrant within the month. Marty confronts Ruth about Cade's extortion attempt and, in turn, she tells him for the first time about the bug in Russ' trailer. They're interrupted by an official who shuts down Lickety Splitz for "improper layout." The shutdowns don't stop there; soon the Blue Cat is taken down until Rachel can speak with officials, then the funeral home. Wendy speculates that it might be Wilkes, telling Marty about his plans with Snell land. Ruth takes matters into her own hands by approaching a local dock owner about investing in his business. Unfortunately, he shoots her down. The Snells are waiting when Marty and Wendy get home. They, too, know about Wilkes' plans. Jacob insists on speaking with Marty and brings along Jonah and Buddy to hunt while they talk. Jacob gives Marty 24 hours to persuade Wilkes or the Snells will step in. Altogether, episode 3 was a smart, but not too in-depth look at mental illness. I want the show (and think it still can) to dive deeper into those heavy things we can't let go. How will Wendy proceed after using her own emotional trauma to manipulate the widow of a suicide victim? Will Jonah ever "get over" almost killing someone? Can Ruth break the cycle of abuse? As last season's finale asked, what will be the toll for these people's actions?
Once a Langmore
bobcobb30120 September 2018
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The problem with Ozark is that very few episodes do you say I enjoyed the majority of it. Most scenes worked.
As we saw here there were a few entertaining parts, but most of it fell flat. The hunting scenes weren't as entertaining or ominous as they could have been. Decent, but too inconsistent.
As we saw here there were a few entertaining parts, but most of it fell flat. The hunting scenes weren't as entertaining or ominous as they could have been. Decent, but too inconsistent.
Do better than you've been doing.
fin-123-47258124 June 2019
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The whole series is like a poorly mixed Justified/Breaking Bad mash-up.
There's little depth & even less intelligence credited to the vast majority of the characters, coupled with fantastically contrived situations matched only by equally simplistic solutions. Take last seasons whole Sam & his mom Dermondy family debacle: They need money - mom has money - obtain moms money - mom wants money back - mom hit by truck (ridiculous scene BTW) - son wants money back... horribly simplistic contrived writing & where's the son since... sure who cares it's on to the next tension-less scene. The FBI agent who can go around bottling guys in bars & shooting TVs as one does, not to mention wrecking the motel room to convey how angry he was. The actor is either directed to overact or he just couldn't care less given the how much of a caricature he's playing and sure who could blame him considering the scenes he has to do. Drinking beer caused he's upset & tantrums cause he's angry is as basic/unoriginal as it comes. And this season, whilst a vast improvement, there's the whole Union mobsters coming out of nowhere just to give us the shotgun scene at the truck which is solved by the convenience of Buddy knowing the main mobster - simplistic layer-less writing. There was no build-up, tension or nuance surrounding any of it, instead it all played out like: "let's create a problem" "add a few shades to Buddy" Please! IMDb wanted more content to the review I had intended to post so the rant above is the byproduct and one that's merely scratching the surface of what's wrong with this series, a series I really want to like and see mature into something much better than is currently on show. To the writers: Heed your own scripted advice & do better than you've been doing.
There's little depth & even less intelligence credited to the vast majority of the characters, coupled with fantastically contrived situations matched only by equally simplistic solutions. Take last seasons whole Sam & his mom Dermondy family debacle: They need money - mom has money - obtain moms money - mom wants money back - mom hit by truck (ridiculous scene BTW) - son wants money back... horribly simplistic contrived writing & where's the son since... sure who cares it's on to the next tension-less scene. The FBI agent who can go around bottling guys in bars & shooting TVs as one does, not to mention wrecking the motel room to convey how angry he was. The actor is either directed to overact or he just couldn't care less given the how much of a caricature he's playing and sure who could blame him considering the scenes he has to do. Drinking beer caused he's upset & tantrums cause he's angry is as basic/unoriginal as it comes. And this season, whilst a vast improvement, there's the whole Union mobsters coming out of nowhere just to give us the shotgun scene at the truck which is solved by the convenience of Buddy knowing the main mobster - simplistic layer-less writing. There was no build-up, tension or nuance surrounding any of it, instead it all played out like: "let's create a problem" "add a few shades to Buddy" Please! IMDb wanted more content to the review I had intended to post so the rant above is the byproduct and one that's merely scratching the surface of what's wrong with this series, a series I really want to like and see mature into something much better than is currently on show. To the writers: Heed your own scripted advice & do better than you've been doing.
Another Let down!
lksakib27 July 2021
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