OzarkisNetflix’s critically-acclaimed crime thriller that takes place in—you guessed it—the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, and follows theseemingly normalByrd family’s personal and professional dramas. Except, the dramas that play out inOzarkaren’t exactly normal. You see, the Byrds have been uprooted from their home and relocated to the Ozarks by the head of the family, Marty (Jason Bateman), who is a husband, father, and financial advisor. Marty is also a money launderer for one of the biggest drug cartels in Mexico.
Now resettled in a resort community nestled deep in Missouri’s lake region—and always hopeful for the day when they can leave the place—the Byrd family find themselves wrapped up with the local, small-town crime syndicates. And the longer they stay in the Ozarks, the deeper they sink into a life of crime.
Ozarkhas been met with praise by critics and audiences alike, and has been nominated twice for Outstanding Drama Series. The series has earned a whopping 32 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, with 18 nominations for season three alone.
All this to say that, fans ofOzark(including us here at Collider) can’t wait for season four—the final season of the series. In the meantime, we’re sharing everything we know so far about release dates, the cast of characters, and other details related to season four ofOzark.
Can We Get a Sneak-Peek of Season Four?
Back in September of this year, during Netflix’s TUDUM festival, Jason Bateman shared this first look of season four:
Then, in October, Netflix shared an additional sneak peek ofOzark, with this season four announcement:
Finally, Netflix released this official teaser trailer in November, which reminds audiences of just how much the Byrds have been through in recent years:
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When Will Season Four Premiere?
The fourth and final season ofOzarkis slated for a Netflix premiere on Friday, June 04, 2025.Unlike the previous ten-episode seasons, season four will consist of 14 episodes. This final season will be split into two parts, with seven episodes each. Netflix hasn’t announced yet when part two will premiere, but surely audiences will need to fully process part one first, anyway.
Who Is Returning to the Cast from Previous Seasons?
The main cast returning for the final season includes Jason Bateman,Laura Linney,Sofia Hublitz,SkylarGaertner,Julia Garner,Lisa Emery, andCharlie Tahan.
Additional cast members expected in season four includeJessica FrancesDukes as Maya Miller, an FBI agent tasked with investigating the Byrds;Felix Solisas Omar Navarro, the Mexican drug lord whom the Byrds launder money for; andDamien Youngas Jim Rattelsdorf, another member of the Byrds’ operation.
New additions to the cast includeAdam Rothenbergas Mel Sattem, a private investigator, andAlfonso Herreraas Javi Elizonndro, a member of Navarro’s Mexican cartel.
Who Else is Involved in Production?
In addition to starring inOzark, Jason Batemen will joinChris Mundy,Mark Williams,John Shiban, and creatorsPatrickMarkeyandBill Dubuque, as executive producers. Laura Linney has also signed on to co-executive produce the final season.
“We’re so happy Netflix recognized the importance of giving ‘Ozark’ more time to end the Byrdes’ saga right,” showrunner Chris Mundy toldVarietylast year. “It’s been such a great adventure for all of us—both on screen and off—so we’re thrilled to get the chance to bring it home in the most fulfilling way possible.”
The folks at Netflix seem pretty pleased with the saga, as well. “’Ozark’ is a gripping drama that has captivated audiences all around the world and garnered tremendous critical acclaim,”saidthe VP of Original Content at Netflix,Cindy Holland. “We’re so grateful to Chris, Jason, Laura, Julia and the entire cast and crew for all their tireless dedication to the show and can’t wait to see how the Byrdes’ journey comes to a close.”
When and Where is Season Four Filming?
The fourth and final season ofOzarkbegan production in November of 2020, and just wrapped in October of this year. And, while the series (and namesake) is based in the Lake of the Ozarks region of Missouri, most filming has taken place near Atlanta, Georgia.
What Happened Last Season?
Here’s a rundown of what happened inOzarklast season, from Collider’s own David McGuire:
“As a quick recap, Season 3 ended with Helen (Janet McTeer) making a plea with Navarro (Felix Solis) to get rid of Marty and Wendy, allowing her to take over their operation in Ozark. Realizing Helen’s plan and needing to show their worth to Navarro is to end the cartel war. Marty takes photos from Jonah’s (Skylar Gaertner) drone video of the attack on Cosgrove’s (John Bedford Lloyd) truck to Maya (Jessica Frances Dukes), resulting in the arrest of Lagunas members.
Word gets down to Navarro of the arrest, as he summons Helen, Marty, and Wendy down for his second son’s baptism in Mexico, where Helen is executed in front of Marty and Wendy. Navarro embraces the Byrde’s signifying that he wants to continue doing business between the three of them.”
What Will Season Four be About?
Season three left audiences with lots of questions. Can the Byrdes really trust Navarro? What sorts of antics will Darlene pull this time? And will the Byrd family ever be able to escape the clutches of the Ozarks? We will have to wait and watch.
Luckily, we do have a few clues about the next season in the form of episode names, with the first episode titled “The Beginning of the End.” The second episode is titled “Let the Great World Spin,” and the third episode is titled “City on the Make.” But in the meantime, we’ll settle with this official synopsis:
Marty and Wendy are rid of Helen and climb to the top of Navarro’s empire. They find another opportunity to get out of the Ozarks but some past sins won’t stay buried and the most dangerous threats come from blood.
“A super-sized season means super-sized problems for the Byrdes,” Bateman toldVariety. “I’m excited to end with a bang(s).”
Look for the fourth and final season ofOzarkon Netflix, going out with a bang on July 06, 2025.
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