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Well, thats more like it.
There are times whenOzarkkind of feels likeThe Jason Bateman Show With Special Guest Laura Linney.
He didnt support Ruth Langmore, and so she ends up talking to Rachel Garrison.
It could be his biggest mistake to date.
Marty may want to just think about moving again.
Much of this episode consists of the push and pull between Petty and Rachel.
Its a testament to the writing that you probably werentcompletelysure that he wouldnt shoot her.
Failing to support Ruth Langmore isnt the only mistake made by a Byrde this episode.
And so was Marty.
Wyatt is understandably suspicious, confronting Marty about it.
His response is typically naive, ordering Charlotte to stop seeing him.
Marty Byrde is very bad at people management his wife, his kids, his employees.
Hes great with numbers, awful with people.
His wife, on the other hand, reads them very well.
Imagine if Petty had that to hold over Byrde after they raid his house.
Just life in an Ozark strip club.
Theres a motif inOzarkof the Byrdes corrupting otherwise good people like Rachel and Mason will Sam be next?
Hed rather die on the street than be helped out by a Byrde.
Mason clearly isnt going away narratively.
It will be interesting to see how he plays into the plot over the second half of the season.
It seems unlikely that Buddy will make it that long.
After collapsing with Jonah and fleeing the hospital, he seems ready to die in the Byrdes basement.
Their scenes were some of the best this week.
But will any of it matter now that Petty has him in his grasp?
Add that song to the tunes by Amy Winehouse and the Notorious B.I.G.
playing at the Blue Cat and a theme emerges of young, mega-talented musicians who diedwaytoo young.
Death is everywhere onOzark.
When Buddy said, Its like watching the Detroit Lions sucking, this lifelong fan winced.
Its true, but painful to hear.
Speaking of Buddy, we need to talk about Harris Yulin for a second.
Hes one of those great character actors who makes everything he does better.
And speaking of great work, props to Jordan Spiros performance this episode.
Its the first episode this season that I didnt feel was stolen by Julia Garner.
Wonder what book Jonah was reading to Buddy that Wendy continued?Tropic of Cancerby Henry Miller.
Dont let your kids read it too young.
Wondering if Wyatts potential destination of Lake Ozark Technical College is real?
It doesnt appear so (although Ozarks Technical Community College is close).
