Ozark season 4 part 1 reviews say the Netflix series has some of the best performances on television
Ozark is entering its endgame. The first part of its final season debuts on Netflix on January 21 (with the second part to follow) – and the critics are already praising the crime caper’s farewell, making particular note of strong lead performances from Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. Julia Garner, too, is in typically scintillating form.
Other reviews are more muted, with Ozark season 4 part 1 seemingly only setting up an explosive finale instead of being an all-out rollercoaster from start-to-finish. What links each critical response so far, however, is a celebration of one of Netflix’s most underrated shows.
Ready for a taste of what to expect? Don’t worry, no spoilers: here’s what the critics think about Ozark season 4 part 1.
"While season four part one naturally is merely laying the foundation for Ozark’s end game, there are already plenty of twists and major developments setting up a finale bound to be a fist-in-mouth ride right until the very end."
"It’s all very tense and gripping – thanks, largely, to a set of the best performances you’ll find on TV. Jason Bateman and Laura Linney are faultless once again as Marty and Wendy, who rush about anxiously cutting deals that fall through five minutes later. And it’s always a treat to watch Felix Solis (Omar) crack his knuckles and contemplate which skull he’ll crush next. But as in previous seasons, Julia Garner stands out. Her nuanced portrayal of Ruth, clearly traumatised by past crimes, flicks between deep distress and overpowering rage in the blink of an eye... Don’t be surprised if Garner wins a third Emmy in four years."
"Ozark can feel like watching Breaking Bad in the NFL RedZone, the viewing option that delivers each and every touchdown on in-season Sundays.
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