Ozark
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The eighth episode of the first season ofOzarkis one of its most ambitious and yet also its least effective.
Wendy is at a miserable job interview, being judged by someone younger and less qualified.
At first, Moms habit seems easy to dismiss, but Pettys boyfriend sees the warning signs first.
She seems a little off.
And yet Marty, despite the opening scene, isnt a big fan of using fate as an excuse.
In a scene at the hospital after the accident, Bruce says, Everything always happens for a reason.
Marty doesnt believe that.
He believes people make decisions.
Its not some test from the universe.
Does he still feel that way in 2017?
His last line is key to the Marty Byrde persona: People make decisions shit happens.
You got to act accordingly.
Martys greatest skill is figuring out how to act accordingly in the heat of the moment.
Its either a test for potential money managers, or someone could be skimming off these accounts.
Del says, Would you like to work together?
Either way, Marty passed the test.
But Byrde is nervous.
Del reveals he has a powerful boss and says that Marty probably knows that already.
Del likes that Marty is the only potential investor who spoke up.
Hes not just brilliant, but he has integrity.
And what does Marty say trumps everything?
To protect and provide for my family.
Del promises to protect Marty.
He will break that promise.
If Marty had taken the job and pushed Bruce out?
The Byrdes would still be in Chicago.
Its no wonder that Petty is willing to do anything to get his job done.
And then Louis gets fired in front of Marty and Bruce.
And the schlub is killed right there in front of Marty and Bruce.
They even cut out his eyes, saving them for a rainy day.
Dirty Laundry
I know cartels.
Ive seenTraffic is Bruces best line, spoken just before getting excited about a Bloody Mary bar.
Marty really should have known this guy was going to be a problem.
You should read it.
Read more about the Day the Music Died in thisgreat Rolling Stone piece.
