It was “way hard” for Marty and Wendy Birdie in the last four minutes and 28 seconds of “Ozark” on Netflix but it was totally satisfying. Episode 14 of the fourth and final season was led by executive producer and star Jason Bateman, taking on the director role for the first time this year.
In those final moments, we see Mel (Adam Rothenberg) break into Byrdees’ house. The viewer just saw Ruth killed by Camilla (played by two-time Emmy winner and double-nominated this year, Julia Garner). With the audience focused on Bateman seated at the table, the camera turns to see Mel. It’s impossible to breathe through a tension-filled monologue while holding the cookie jar containing the ashes of Wendy’s brother Penn (played by guest actor and drama nominee Tom Belfry).
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With subtle glances at his wife and the earth, Pittman says, “Put your price,” with a slight crack in his voice, allowing fear and anxiety to seep out of his mouth, but as events unfold with a deceptive plan to get rid of the last hole in this web of murder and lies. Rather than attempt some acting acrobatics that could excel in scenes like this, Bateman’s wide eyes do the talking, thanks to killer writing from the show and E.P. Chris Mundy.
“You can change your life. You can change the life of anyone you want,” are the last lines Bateman offers before his son Jonah comes up with a hunting rifle alongside his sister Charlotte.
Fade to black and you hear a shot. Steering the ship that will conclude the cherished series is hard enough. Add pressure to present your career performance. Several artists were descending under pressure, but not Bateman.
Ozark. (From left to right) Rodrigo Rojas as Galembo, Michelle Rivera as Julia Reyes, Jason Bateman as Marty Birdie in Season 4, Part 2, Episode 4 of Ozark. Commercial Record. Tina Rowden / Netflix © 2022
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The 53-year-old’s ability to act through his body has been one of the most underrated tools in his kit. He has earned critical acclaim and Emmy reputation over the years, including three acting names as a financial advisor turned money launderer for a drug cartel, and the star has never won an Emmy for acting. His only win was directing the second season episode “Reparations” in 2019.
Triple is nominated for Dramatic Series, Director and Lead Actor, and his path to another figurine lies in the director’s (drama) race as he faces multiple characters from Succession, Severance, Yellow Jackets and fellow Netflix stablemate Squid Game. However, in the past decade, five of the ten previous winners of the main actor drama have won the last seasons of their shows – Kyle Chandler for Friday Night Lights (2011), Bryan Cranston for Breaking Bad (2014), Jon Hamm for “Mad Men.” (2015), Matthew Rhys for “The American” (2018) and Josh O’Connor for (his final season in) “The Crown” (2021). That statistic might point to a surprising win for the accomplished actor facing Brian Cox, Lee Jong Jae, Bob Odenkirk and Adam Scott and Jeremy Strong.
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If awarded in acting, it would be historic, with Bateman being the first person to win an Emmy for directing and acting in drama categories (although in different years). However, it won’t be easy with Lee entering the party with wins at the Critics Choice Awards, SAG and with the Television Critics Assn. Winners will be announced August 6 for which Bateman was not nominated.
Troubles happen every year. As stated in the Season 4 poster’s tagline, “Nobody comes out clean.” Batman in pursuit.
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