Ozark season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Financial advisor Marty Byrde gets entangled in a perilous situation when his partner, Bruce, is caught skimming money from a drug cartel. Forced to save his life, Marty strikes a deal with the cartel to launder $500 million in five years at the Lake of the Ozarks. Amidst this chaos, he discovers his wife Wendy's affair and struggles with family tensions as they abruptly relocate to the Ozarks for this risky operation, setting the stage for a fraught and uncertain future.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marty Byrde?
Marty Byrde is a financial advisor involved in money laundering for a drug cartel.
What is Marty's view on money?
Marty sees money as a measure of a person's choices, not just a means of transaction or a source of happiness.
Who are the Hunkins?
The Hunkins are potential clients of Marty's financial firm.
Who is Bruce Liddell?
Bruce Liddell is Marty Byrde's business partner.
What issue does Marty discover about Bruce?
Marty discovers that Bruce has been involved in laundering money for a drug cartel and has been skimming money from them.
Who is Del?
Del is a member of the drug cartel who confronts Marty and Bruce about the missing money.
What is Marty's proposal to Del to save his life?
Marty proposes to launder $500 million in five years at the Lake of the Ozarks.
How much time does Marty have to gather $8 million for Del?
Marty has 48 hours to gather $8 million.
Why does the Byrde family need to move to the Ozarks?
They need to move because of Marty's deal with the drug cartel to launder money at the Lake of the Ozarks.
What is the source of tension in the Byrde family?
The sudden decision to move to the Ozarks and Marty's involvement with the cartel create tension.
How does Marty gather the $8 million demanded by Del?
Marty liquidates his assets and faces challenges withdrawing the large sum from banks.
What personal issue does Marty face with his wife Wendy?
Marty learns about Wendy's affair and confronts her while trying to retrieve money she took.
What warning does Del give Marty?
Del warns Marty about the consequences of failure in their laundering operation.
Where does the Byrde family move to?
The Byrde family moves to the Lake of the Ozarks.
What is the state of the Byrde family as they arrive at the Ozarks?
They arrive with uncertainties and tensions about their future and the dangerous path ahead.