Ozark

"Ozark" (2017-2022) delivers a gripping crime saga as financial planner Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) relocates his family to Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks to launder money for a Mexican cartel. The Emmy-winning series distinguishes itself through its moody blue cinematography, relentless tension, and morally complex characters, particularly Laura Linney's transformative performance as Wendy Byrde. More than just a "Breaking Bad" imitation, it explores how ordinary people rationalize escalating crimes while depicting the Ozarks' unique criminal underworld. With its masterful pacing and shocking twists, the show became one of Netflix's most critically acclaimed originals, maintaining unbearable suspense across four intense seasons.