Netflix Greenlights Third Season of ‘Ozark’

Netflix has renewed its Emmy-nominated drama series Ozark for a third season, the streaming service announced Wednesday.

The series, which follows a family as they navigate the murky waters of life within a dangerous drug cartel, will return for a 10-episode third season, according to Netflix. Ozark garnered five 2018 Emmy nominations, including a best actor nod for series start Justin Bateman.

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Bateman also serves as executive producer along with Chris Mundy, Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams. Ozark is produced by Bateman’s Aggregate Films in association with Media Rights Capital for Netflix. 

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