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The last instalment of Ozark was not as enthralling as the previous episodes, but then again the bar was set so high the expectations were always going to outweigh the end product.

I do however feel that the reviews fail to reflect the brilliance of this wonderful series. In fact the majority of reviewers are basing their judgement on what they wanted to happen, rather than what actually happened.

My suggestion would be, go back and watch the first episode. The tone is set for the show and the protagonists from the outset; the Byrde's are like that cat that fully intend to use their nine lives.

I'm shocked at all the low reviews... what did y'all want? A Hollywood fairytale ending? This ending was perfection, it wasn't overboard, or underwhelming, it was just right. Karma came around full circle, and for all the stress and anxiety the Byrde's went through all the seasons - because of other peoples mess ups, they were shielded (car accident), and rewarded (the foundation), and got what they earned/deserved, as did everyone else. And the very ending with Jonah, was writing perfection... he has now become a man, and finally understands the sacrifices his family (and now him) needed to make in order to survive - especially with all the hurdles they were "forced" to jump. This is as real-life of a resolution the writers could've chosen, without being Hollywood-ish or cheesy. Legit epic writing and I applaud them for creating and finishing (properly) my top three favorite series of all time, just below Breaking Bad and I'd say equal to GOT. I will miss every part of the Byrdes - even the annoying but needed character of Wendy. R. I. P. Ozark, and hats off to the entire production and the stellar cast, you will all be missed! But the realistic anxiety, tension and stress you made me feel throughout won't be missed. Thank you for the amazing trip, and thank you Netflix for this gem. 10/10.

I love this show. It's one of the most intense shows I've ever seen, and I've seen some dark, soul-crushing stuff. It certainly brings you in. And a lot has happened up until this point, where it all comes to an end. But I feel like many shows in the past have led audiences to become accustomed to an expected outcome, and I applaud this show for not bowing to these habitual needs of the average viewer.

It doesn't end the way you'd think it'd end, whether you think it'll end in the worst way possible, or the best. That's all I'm going to say about that, because the last thing I wanna do is spoil the ending. But let's just say, it's a very fitting ending, and a triumphant conclusion to an excellent feat in story writing.

I will say that I am impressed with the little details. When you get this far in the show, take a look at the necklace Wendy is wearing. You can make your own inferences to explain the decisions made by the creators regarding that little detail, but for myself, I feel like it sums up her character perfectly. Something is sideways, when it's usually one way or the other. There are other little details that helps make this finale so good, but that's one of my favorites.

Things happen. People might be angry about it, but think about the Sopranos ending. It angered a lot of people, but there was a YouTube video I watched that explained the ending, that made so much freaking sense, I went from being angry about the ending, to thinking it was the most creatives and brilliant way to end a series I've ever heard of. Can't remember the video, but it taught me something about shows like this: You can't take the conclusion at face value. There's so much more to it than what you see. I think Ozark is almost on the same level as The Sopranos or Breaking Bad. It's not quite there, but the ending is amazing when you really look into it and analyze it. My advice, is to keep in mind that some writers do NOT want to spoon feed you everything, let alone the climax of the whole story. Think for yourselves.

I applaud the writers for having the balls to write this ending. Well done.

Why cant they take a good look at breaking bad and write an ending that wrap the story. If you know a season would be your last, then you close the circle, you sharpen your script so all loose ends come to a resolution... And not that 'Let the audience figure it out' or ' it is an open ending, so anything is possible'... those are writers laziest excuses to not apply themselves. Yes, ending a story is the hardest part of a movie/serie. That what an audience is left with when departing from it. And if the writers painted themselves in a corner, that is their problem to solve, not ours. This leave a sour taste in my mouth knowing we may never have a proper conclusion to this otherwise, great show. And that is why show like breaking bad are so rare... start, middle and end were tought... and in the end, we judge a piece of art as whole. Ozark miss his landing, and we will wondering if a season 5 will happen to finish the tale...

The naysayers are those who view themselves as wantabe critics. The truth is that the twist and turns were there to the end. I will miss this show terribly.

Ozark is probably one of the most underrated crime-drama shows of all time. It deserved a lot more attention and exposure than what it got.

Despite that, the ending was not quite up to the mark if you consider the quality of the whole series. It was not a bad ending by any mean, but it could have been a whole lot better. At least, the fans of the show were probably expecting something better, maybe even at the expense of having a more tragic ending.

I thank the showrunner for creating this amazing series. It was a quality show and I will miss it badly.

A disappointing damp squib of an ending, as if the writers ran out of time. It is not a disgusting betrayal like Game of Thrones, but is rushed and the choices over winners and losers seems contrived.

This series has been awesome with each season better than the one preceding and overall, top class TV. It is possible this has coloured my view of the ending having had my expectations stoked up.

I understand those who are dissatisfied with the end and who give low rates to the last episode, emotional reactions, but the end is not like in GOT in which the last couple of episodes are just garbage, in Ozark the end is cruel but realistic, no sugar and spice and everything nice.

Finale totally ruined the entire show for me, looks like writers were in a bit hurry, i was so excited for the final episode but i feel now i wasted my time watching the show just because of its last episode, ending left most of the viewers unsatisfied.

It's a shame the first three seasons are trully masterpieces compared to the last one. I really love the show even the last season is by far the worst, and not only for the finale.

Season 4 is lack of action, tension or typical Ozark's plot twist/violence. The pace is extremely slow and storyline does not conclude properly. Everything goes so fast around the last 30 minutes, and so many questions to answer.

Overall the ending is predictable, and weak compared to the quality of the 3 first seasons.

Why writers can't end a masterpiece series properly?

A wasted opportunity.