Ozark: Why Jonah's Decision in the Series Finale Matters

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It can hardly be said that any of the characters of Ozark remain the same people from its first episode until its last. Even the incredibly cruel characters experience some form of change, whether they become more or less set in their ways. The Byrde family is no exception, as each of them has an experience that makes them question their allegiance to one another and the life they have gotten themselves caught up in. But no matter the developments of the characters, Jonah remains the most stubborn of the Byrdes, right until the end.

Throughout Ozark, the Byrdes are forced to negotiate their way out of the repercussions of their actions. The early discovery that Marty's partner stole eight million dollars from the Navarro drug cartel he and Marty (Jason Bateman) launder money for, leads Marty to make up an excuse to live. He volunteers to move himself and his family to the Ozarks to expand the laundering operation. This hasty decision results in a great deal of tension between Marty, his wife Wendy (Laura Linney), and their children Charlotte (Sofia Hublitz) and Jonah (Skylar Gaertner).

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When Charlotte and Jonah are first made aware of the real reason for their move to the Ozarks, Charlotte is the one who is the most taken aback by it. Jonah, meanwhile, is rather inquisitive and takes it upon himself to help his family figure out their next steps. He researches the cartel and brings the Blue Cat to Marty's attention, proposing that he invest in it and use the business to launder money. He also befriends Tuck (Evan George Vourazeris), a worker at the Blue Cat, whom Jonah eventually convinces to buy him a rifle. Jonah learns to shoot from Buddy (Harris Yulin)