If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Ozark is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. Every one of its 4 seasons holds up. 2,820 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Jason Bateman's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Ozark arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Ozark treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss. Jason Bateman and Laura Linney lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It ran for 4 seasons (2017–2022), and the writing holds up across every one of them. Ozark is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Ozark delivers. Fans of Queen of the South will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Watch Jason Bateman work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Ozark wrapped up in 2022, created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.