Netflix's Answer to 'Breaking Bad' Was a 10/10 Crime Thriller From Start to Finish

The piece argues that Ozark is Netflix’s answer to Breaking Bad, positioning the AMC crime drama as a landmark that reshaped how audiences engage with morally compromised characters. It notes that Breaking Bad’s premise—Walter White, a chemistry teacher making meth to cover medical bills—felt plausible even in 2008 and became even more convincing over time. The article then turns to Ozark, debuting in 2017, describing its premise as involving money laundering that entangles Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) with a cartel. It compares the show’s corruption arc to Walter’s descent, while also highlighting differences such as more developed family dynamics and distinct corruption narratives for Wendy (Laura Linney).