While no one can take the place of Marty and Wendy Byrde (and we can’t bring them back for more for you), here are 25 TV shows like Ozark to tide you over until your next re-watch.
TV Shows Like Ozark
The Mosquito Coast
Fans of Ozark can definitely get their fill from Mosquito Coast, starring Justin Theroux and Melissa George as a married couple determined to save their family from the danger they created. The stakes in Mosquito Coast are Ozark-high. As Allie Fox tries to keep his wife and children safe from the U.S. government officials who are after him, he uproots them all to Mexico. Apple TV+ How to watch The Mosquito Coast: Stream on Apple TV+.
Bloodline
Bloodline first premiered back in 2015, so if you haven’t started watching yet, you’re in luck, as the complete series—Season 1, 2 and 3—is available to binge-watch. It follows the trials, tribulations and various crimes of the Rayburn family and the lengths they will go to in order to cover them up. Netflix How to watch Bloodline: Stream on Netflix.
The Widow
What lengths will a wife go to to save her husband? Kate Beckinsale is The Widow, an unbreakable woman who, after being told her husband died, travels to the Congo to find out once and for all what really happened. Prime Video
Damages
Damages, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne, first premiered in 2007 and there are five seasons to stream. About a lawyer on the rise who teams up with a seasoned attorney, Damages is a cutthroat legal drama that has all the main themes Ozark does: manipulation, family and survival. Sony Pictures Television How to watch Damages: Stream on Hulu.
Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan (Liev Schreiber) is a professional fixer for the rich and the famous. While he can solve just about anyone’s problems—through bribery and threats—it’s his own family’s issues he can’t seem to “fix.” Showtime How to watch Ray Donovan: Stream on Paramount+ and Showtime Anytime.
Succession
It all comes down to money and reputations in Ozark, and in Succession, everything boils down to that, too. Succession follows Logan Roy (Brian Cox), a Rupert Murdoch-esque figure whose ruthless and greedy family will let nothing stop them from climbing to the top. HBO How to watch Succession: Stream on HBO Max.
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad has got to be one of the best TV series of all time. This winner of 16 Primetime Emmys stars Bryan Cranston as a high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with terminal cancer. Determined to secure his family’s future, he teams up with one of his students (Aaron Paul) to make and sell methamphetamine. AMC How to watch Breaking Bad: Stream on Netflix.
Lupin
Omar Sy is absolute magic to watch in Netflix’s Lupin. The story of a professional thief is inspired by the fictional adventures of the ultimate conman, Arsène Lupin. The main character Assane Diop goes on a journey to avenge his father. Netflix How to watch Lupin: Stream on Netflix.
The Sinner
The Sinner stars Bill Pullman in an anthology series that looks at how—and why—people commit awful crimes. Netflix How to watch The Sinner: Stream on FuboTV and Netflix.
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Billions
Billions’ emphasis on money really feels reminiscent of Ozark. In this Emmy Award-winning show, U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) pursues power—and of course, money—in New York finance by going after the hedge fund of Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis). How to watch Billions: Stream on Hulu.
House of Cards
The House of Cards reign on Netflix is now over—though it lasted several, beautiful years—but it’s still worth revisiting while you wait for Ozark again. In short, House of Cards is about the innerworkings of politics and what it takes to make it in Washington; the long version though? It’s truly about a power couple willing to do anything—anything—to climb to the top of the political ladder. How to watch House of Cards: Stream on Netflix.
True Detective
True Detective, starring a rotating cast of greats including Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, Mahershala Ali, Woody Harrelson and Rachel McAdams, is another seasonal anthology series that focuses on police investigations that not only examine crimes but also examines the lives of the people solving the crimes. How to watch True Detective: Stream on HBO Max.
The Outsider
A supernatural crime drama, The Outsider limited series is the brainchild of none other than Stephen King. But though it may rely on supernatural elements, this HBO original series has more in common with Ozark than you may think—after all, it stars Jason Bateman, a.k.a Marty Byrde. How to watch The Outsider: Stream on Hulu.
Peaky Blinders
It’s 1919 in Birmingham, England—and while that may not sound very Byrde family-esque, just bear with us for a second. A no-holds-barred gang is led by Tommy Shelby, who will do whatever he has to in order to get himself ahead. How to watch Peaky Blinders: Stream on Netflix.
Narcos
Narcos is based on the true story of Pablo Escobar, the notorious leader of a Colombian drug cartel, and the determined agents who pursued him. How to watch Narcos: Stream on Netflix.
Narcos: Mexico
The second series in the Narcos saga, Narcos: Mexico, follows a different drug lord and cartel altogether. The story of the Guadalajara cartel unfolds in these two seasons and you can’t help but think of how the Byrdes got into this mess in the first place. How to watch Narco: Mexico: Stream on Netflix.
Boardwalk Empire
This HBO drama series focused on the origins of organized crime in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era. Starring none other than Steve Buscemi as a politician willing to play both sides—that’s the side of the law and the side of gangsters—Boardwalk Empire is a must-watch for Ozark fans who are used to a combination of law-abiding and lawless. How to watch Boardwalk Empire: Stream on HBO Max.
Fargo
It’s 1950 and also, it’s Fargo. If you’ve ever seen the infamous movie of the same name, the series it’s inspired by plays to the same dark, murder-y brand of comedy. How to watch Fargo: Stream on Hulu.
Dexter
While there’s no money laundering in Dexter, it’s still a dark dramedy with difficult characters who somehow manage to be likable. While Marty, Wendy and their kids break the rules to stay afloat, Dexter breaks the rules because of his innate desire to murder. He may be a skilled serial killer, but what’s a murder here or there if it’s for the right reasons? Right? Also, now’s the time to get into Dexter if you haven’t already, or you know, revisit it because a limited revival series is coming this fall.
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is based on an Australian film of the same name—which in itself is based on a real-life crime family from Down Under. Ellen Barkin stars as the family matriarch.
Snowfall
John Singleton created Snowfall, a crime drama focusing on the cocaine trade in the 1980s leading to the crack epidemic. How to watch Animal Kingdom: Stream on Hulu.
Dopesick
Michael Keaton won a well-deserved Emmy for Dopesick, portraying a doctor who got addicted to opioids. The series is a heartbreaking and harrowing look at the opioid crisis that is a must-watch. How to watch Dopesick: Stream Dopesick on Hulu.
Better Call Saul
You can’t have Breaking Bad on this list and not Better Call Saul. The spinoff, starring Bob Odenkirk, has all the elements of Breaking Bad that make it great—only possibly even better. How to watch: Stream Better Call Saul on FuboTV and Netflix.
Queen of the South
Take the most badass kingpin you can imagine. Multiply it by 10 and make her a queenpin, and you’ve got a hint of what Queen of the South is like. How to watch: Stream on Netflix. Next up, watch these shows that are similar to Yellowstone.
