Ozark: The Dark Meaning Behind The Byrde's Name Explained
On the surface, the last name Byrde, shared byOzark's central family, seems ordinary—however, there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. Ozark focuses on the Byrde family's journey through the highs and lows of the murky underbelly of the Ozarks. Through scintillating character developments, Ozark not only highlights the perils of the Byrde family but also portrays how their cathartic actions affect those around them. Despite having a huge roster of side characters, Ozark rarely leaves any stones unturned and keeps viewers white-knuckled with its shock-and-awe action.
One of the reasons why Ozark has managed to keep viewers hooked even after more than three seasons is its attention to detail. For instance, season 3, episode 9, «Fire Pink,» hints at Ben's fate by positioning the word "END" on his t-shirt for a few frames. In a similar way,Ozark teases a viewer's curiosity by setting up several little visual metaphors throughout its runtime and then relentlessly doling out answers until the credits start rolling.
RELATED: Ozark Season 4 Already Hinted At Zeke's Perfect Ending
Among all the little details buried in Ozark's anti-hero cocktail, one lies in the last name of its primary family—the Byrdes. As explained by showrunner Chris Mundy (via Express), the Byrde/bird analogy alludes to how the family had "literally taken flight from where they were." He further added that the Byrdes are invasive species in the Ozarks because if it wasn't for them, many people would still be well and alive. Looking back at the violent chain of events that the Byrdes triggered by moving to the Ozarks, Mundy's analogy makes a lot of sense.
Just like invasive non-native birds threaten the whole ecosystem surrounding them, the Byrdes have
Read more on screenrant.com
