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Topics: Netflix, Streaming, Film and TV, Crime, Rotten Tomatoes
Liv Bridge
Topics: Netflix, Streaming, Film and TV, Crime, Rotten Tomatoes
Netflix fans are just rediscovering a top 10 show that they say is 'better than Breaking Bad'.
It's not very often Rotten Tomatoes lets us down with a score for a show that we feel completely misses the mark.
However, that's what loads of Netflix fans are saying about a popular American crime drama series that blessed our screens with four seasons between 2017 to 2022.
Although an oldie, stans say it's certainly a goodie with dozens saying they've only just discovered it or are re-watching it from scratch again.
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Starring the likes of Golden Globe winners Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, it's clear to see why fans rate it so highly.
We are, of course, talking about Ozark, which follows the story of Marty Byrde (played by Bateman) and his family's dramatic relocation to the remote Missouri Ozarks.
It all happens when a money laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel goes sideways and the Byrdes end up brushing shoulders with local criminals and the mafia in the remote community, with violence, corruption and moral dilemmas to boot.
Ratings for the overall show sit at 82 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, which fans say doesn't add up.
Taking to Reddit to discuss the apparently poor score, a fan said: "Wow, tough crowd to please.
"This show is amazing. One of the few shows out there where I haven't been inclined to check my watch once. Very underrated!"
Many more pitted it against some of the series giants considered the greatest of all time, like Breaking Bad (rated 96 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), as many said they liked Ozark more and confidently place the show in their top five.
Sharing their personal favorites, a Redditor said: "Breaking Bad, Sopranos and Ozark. Ozark of the 3 definitely felt more gritty."
Others said they enjoyed the 'ruthless', 'addictive' and 'gritty' plot, with one adding: "This show has amazing dialogue, amazing acting, and great shots/directing. It’s the first thing I’ve binge watched in a very long time, and I’m inclined to definitely put it in my top five shows of all time.
I’m not sure why I find Jason Bateman so compelling in every scene. But everyone does a great job."
A third penned: "Marty's whole family are a absolute tour de force. I really enjoyed spending more time with them."
"One of the best shows. I’ve watched it several times because the acting is so great," said another.
"I have watched a couple of times as well. Its a top 3 for me," a fifth chimed.
"It's awesome? What else is there to say.. Probably liked it better than Breaking Bad."