Ozark Analysis.pdf

Ozark Season 2 is a thriller with internal genres of morality and worldview, featuring obligatory scenes such as the inciting incident of the villain, speech in praise of the villain, hero becoming the victim, and hero at the mercy of the villain. The story follows Marty, who tries to take care of his family while being a victim of the cartel, and explores themes of morality, with Marty facing constant all-is-lost moments and trying to sacrifice himself for his family. The point of view is 3rd person, mostly from Wendy and Marty's family, and the objects of desire include survival, money, and power. The controlling idea/theme is a combination of thriller and morality, where lives are saved and power is gained when the hero does whatever it takes to appease the villain, but at a cost to the community. The story has a beginning hook, middle build, and end payoff, with the cartel seeking reparations, the FBI closing in, and the Byrds' escape plan being thwarted.