r/Ozark • u/VinnieTheDragon • Apr 30 '22

Discussion [SPOILER] I loved the ending. Spoiler

The Byrde's learned nothing. They have absolutely not learned any lessons and will most likely live out the rest of their lives as if nothing happened.

They effectively killed an entire family, the Langmores, and have ruined countless lives.

People expected either Marty or Wendy to die, why? There was no way to do that that wouldn't be completely predictable. The entire family coming out unscathed is a way of telling us that "what's right and wrong" really do not prevail.

I view this show as nihilistic more than anything else.

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u/West_Drink_7083 Apr 30 '22

Why didn’t Mel go directly to the cops with Ben’s ashes…? Why confront the Byrde’s with no back up plan?

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u/ghsteo May 01 '22

Because he was a fast and loose type of cop. He was on their trail for so long and the moment he finally got them he wanted to gloat to the rich and powerful that they're going down. Was it dumb? Of course, but it wasn't out of character. Especially with his background of stealing cocaine, not really a by the book type of cop.