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[Irving]

I’m still waiting to start watching season 2 of Ozark. I enjoyed the first season.

Season 2 wasn't that bad. Not as good as the first though.

No spoilers, but Ray don't read this anyway.

I agree that I liked season 1 better than 2, even though 2 was good; but it took me a while to figure out why. Referring back to Justin's comment about Whats-his-directors-face strict adherence to whatever his formula is, I feel like season 2 of Ozark falls too neatly into the classic formula. Season 1 was more enjoyable because everything was new and there was a lot of character development, but also it felt like the characters made progress with respect to their challenges. Season 2 everything is established, there is a bit more character development, but for the most part it is just a parade of seeming insurmountable problems. After a while that gets old and it's nice to see the protagonists succeed every once in a while. If Marty is being cunning and figuring out brilliant plans to overcome challenges, the show feels refreshing and engaging. If Marty is constantly confronted with elements that he can't really control and he feels like he has little control, the show feels like another rehash of classic drama. Season 1 had a better balance than season 2.

Unrelated, but I heard that Aaron Paul is going to be in season 3 of something, but I can't remember if it is Ozark or Westworld.

[ray1970]

No spoilers, but Ray don't read this anyway.

Ha. Like you’re going to tell me that and not pique my curiosity.

Of course I had to read what you wrote.

I’m still looking forward to watching it for myself but I kind of understood what you were saying.

Thanks.