Jason Bateman Talks Ozark's Finale, Spoilers & the Show's Cryptic Symbols (Extended) | Tonight Show

Jason Bateman talks about accidentally spoiling an Ozark plot point, discusses the meaning behind the show's opening symbols and teases the ending to the series.
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Jason Bateman Talks Ozark's Finale, Spoilers & the Show's Cryptic Symbols (Extended) | Tonight Show
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[@kevinchristensen8785]

His performance throughout this entire series kind of makes you wonder why he doesn’t take on more dramatic roles. Amazing show.

[@Lvetto]

True, but he kills it in comedy roles

[@Y34RZ3R0iscoming]

Have you seen The Gift?

[@Nimajneb42069]

@@Y34RZ3R0iscoming extremely underrated movie

[@Bjork4s]

You should watch The Gift, he was so against type in the movie and man he was absolutely amazing. He plays a bullied asshole, you hate him a lot but that's to show how great he was in the movie.

[@goldcoast07]

Emmy. One word. He is now among the best as I'm concerned. And I know my shit niggas

[@Mika-xt1wc]

One of the most under-rated actor of all times. My all time top 10 easily.

[@anthonycatalfamojr2403]

If you would've asked me twenty years ago.......I would have never imagined that j Bateman would be one of my faves.

[@Luxie19]

Same here

[@jabarovich]

the same, the same

[@wolfeesmom]

ive known from day1 he is a great actor & became even better but his character on valerie was excellent!

[@mteokay1246]

My man crush.

[@shortworld5622]

One of the best Netflix original. Netflix needs more shows like ozark

[@LM085]

I’m not ready for this show to end. One of the best, interesting and exciting shows I’ve watched in a long time. From season 1 the storyline hits the ground running and it maintains all the way through. I haven’t been disappointed with a single episode and at the end of each one, makes you want to watch the next one straight after - the acting and writing is just brilliant. I’ll have to watch it all again.

[@momishka7]

@NBA HIGHLIGHTS go away, you have been reported

[@jwuansalmond3197]

I know I don’t want it to end either it’s a great show, storyline and characters!

[@clue73457]

It was great until the end...Just as bad as Game of thrones ending....Horrible!!!

[@lalitmehta6969]

@@clue73457 hold on haven't released yet

[@lalitmehta6969]

Me too. My all tim favorite show. Rewatching again...

[@tumblade]

S4 Part 1 finale was INSANE. Easily one of the best shows out right now.

[@gtaonlineclips7283]

Better Call Saul

[@idan3521]

But part 2😥

[@anschoudhary1376]

Ending was rushed,kinda ruined the show . Still a top tier show tho

[@uglybetty8747]

Easily yes nd bcs alongside succession

[@strand7006]

@@JakeKoenig he said part 1 dumbass

[@blessngifted]

6 years and I'm learning today those damn symbols are letters. Jason is a genius.

[@TabethaAurochs]

Questlove geeking out at Jason Bateman explaining the Ozark symbols is EVERYTHING 💖

[@stevegrandmusic]

Greatest show I’ve ever seen. Had to rewatch it a month after finishing it. Never have done that before. Just can’t get enough. So many characters brought to life in full color with some of the best string I’ve seen. Forever a fan of Jason Batman and the travel of these artists

[@tainehasselberg2272]

watch some more shows bud

[@THINJIMI]

Me too! You know it’s a great show when you watch it again right away! I have a list of shows like this, and Ozark is now on it!

[@jefffrye4361]

I did the same thing. First time as well!

[@siemprerm2763]

Its top 10 not in the GoT Breaking Bad Sopranos convo thou

[@kissmyairs81]

Breaking Bad, a similar show, is even better!

[@virose1546]

I love his movies. He’s a great actor.

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aniZlmeKlq-roas super talent,

[@suffix30]

He literally plays the same guy in everything lol but he does a great job at it

[@MG-jv7pe]

The entire cast was phenomenal! I hope Netflix hires Jason to do more shows

[@MsMiika13]

Always been a fan of Jason Bateman. Terrific, thoughtful and funny fella!

[@eartherinfire]

I agree. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ-8onRmi9mUb8k

[@ollilavie]

For anybody here that hasn't seen Ozark yet, do it. It's one my favorite shows, alongside Peaky Blinders, House of Cards and Sons of Anarchy.

[@maravelous3513]

Best show of all time. Marty Byrde is an absolute genius. Jason Bateman plays the character so well that it’s strange seeing his real personality in interviews. Probably will continue to rewatch the show periodically for the rest of my life.

[@raymondsims7042]

I love ozark but not a chance in hell is it “the best show ever” 😂

[@Andrew-pv8oz]

Best show not at all. You can argue that Marty Wendy and Ruth were great characters that carried the show

[@latoriawilliams6984]

I can watch Ozark all day…it’s just that great…the suspense is just remarkable…hate that it has to end 😞

[@davejones1959]

Julia stole every scene she was in. Love her.

[@Gemmarose9012]

She was great but didn’t steal anything from anyone. All were fantastic!

[@kevin.barrera]

About the symbols, every time we started a new chapter, we write them down and checked ’em ✔️ trough the episode as they appear Pretty fun game, really a superb way to show the name of the show and give a clue of what could happen Love ozark

[@jerrodp9867]

Same here but no writing them down. We committed them to memory and would be pissed when we couldn't find one lol.

[@theoneandonly0099]

We take a picture!

[@DaJerse]

Same here ahah! Man this show is something else for sure.

[@KoPianoBeautiful]

i think jason bateman is a special sort of actor he is world class.. he's effortless and i don't know he has so much control the perfect amount of control in acting

[@Maria-qw6jl]

I love this show. I've watched it twice already. I love Ruth. Amazing actress. It's an amazing series. I wanted it to continue for more seasons.

[@JANN-ul9pb]

Amazing actor. When Ozark came out the first time on Netflix I watched all of it' I couldn't stop🏆🏆🏆🏆 we need season 5

[@HeezJero]

IT SUCKS THAT THEY ARE ONLY DOING 4 SEASONS OF OZARK.THIS IS A REALLY GREAT SHOW!

[@BatmanHQYT]

I'd rather have four great seasons than a dragged out ending.

[@epec20]

Alway leave them wanting more. So many series overtay their welcome and become tasteless

[@deadeyes4626]

Is there any show that is based in Ozark?

[@ZaydDepaor]

It had become a bit repetitive with the same routine merry go round...and some characters such as Wendy had become a bit ridiculous, going through almost the same routine in every scene....but not quite as repetitive and silly as Prison Break for instance....which was always "Oh we've escaped....oh no, now we've been caught again" like they kind of pegged their content a bit too much to the title they chose for it!

[@DissenDis]

Love this Dude. One of the best actors!!

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aniZlmeKlq-roas super talent,

[@petrov3190]

Outstanding actor, he finally shines in a dramatic role. Let's not forget, he is also a great director.

[@atamagashock]

I can’t wait for the 29th. I’m sad it’s ending, but it’s one of my favorite shows ever. I’m so glad Jason is a part of it. As an 80s kid, I’ve grown up watching him and just think he’s such an incredible actor and this series has really shown the world how incredible he is. I don’t think he got enough credit for his acting, before Ozark.

[@deadinthebed963]

I thought it was 31st but shits2 day April pissed by.

[@starshipvoyager]

I never knew the symbols spelled Ozark! Brilliant show from beginning to end, great writing and great performances from Bateman, Linney, Garner and others. Will miss it. Nah, I'll probably just watch it all again ...

[@ZaydDepaor]

nor did I

[@dancenshout2002]

love his voice, always a delight.

[@kyleash3614]

His character as the can do fix everything smart accountant reminds me so much of his role in Arrested Development and I love it. Like can you imagine Michael Bluth as a Money launderer?! It’s hilarious!

[@bencassity9403]

jason is so under rated and will always be one of my favorite actors. ozark will always stick with me and be my favorite show for a very long time

[@mariposa1933]

Jason Bateman rocks. I watch everything he does.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

This is one of the best shows I've ever seen. I wish it had the Emmys to show for it.

[@kh-li6zj]

hopefully it will once part 2 releases! theyre dropping it just in time for it to be apart of the emmys this year!

[@shmems96]

Jason Bateman and the actress who played Ruth has won Emmy’s from Ozark

[@vigilante351]

Jason looks absolutely fantastic, and had made one of my top 5 series shows in 20 years. Loved him in nearly every movie he's been in. The whole cast of It Ozarks have made me glued to every episode. Thanku team!!!

[@christinacavaness5105]

Love Jason Bateman! I just started watching this series the other day.I have been binge watching episode after episode.Such great acting by all!

[@BatmanHQYT]

Ozark has grown into an absolutely immaculate series. Incredible showcase for both Jason's acting skills and his (even more impressive) directing skills. Can't wait to see how it ends!

[@BatmanHQYT]

Two weeks later: oops.

[@GreenWitch1]

Such a great show! I hate to see it end 🥲

[@80s-rockrules]

Jason is amazing. Ozark was one of the best series we ever watched.

[@bfarmer1647]

It is the brilliance of the feeling of loss in anything that shows how great the impact truly is in the first place. Be it a human, a dog, a car or a tv show.

[@ultrainstinctgoku9321]

Grew up with him since Silver Spoons, and Hogan Family. Truly funny and gifted actor

[@BaljinderSingh-cq6sh]

The first time I had seen Jason Bateman was in a comedy called Valerie . He has come so far and not done a bad tv programme or film. Ozarks is great viewing ✌️

[@nellyc1002]

Love Jason Bateman since Teen Beat days! Ozark is a phenomenal show! Gonna miss it!

[@nathelondon3719]

Jason Bateman should be in everybody’s top ten list of actors!

[@Nicole-hc7rh]

Love Jason Bateman. Love Ozark!

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aniZlmeKlq-roas super talent.

[@barbaraclair7494]

I love everything about OZARK, and one of those things is the short into with the intrigue.

[@erickamarra]

I have such a crush on Bateman. 💜😍💜

[@katef297]

I absolutely love Jason Bateman! Anything he does is so good!

[@mirankhacherian9469]

Ozark is the BEST SHOW EVER

[@amandakobe2037]

Great show. The acting of everyone is sooooo good. Thank you Jason for making this show.

[@Lvetto]

I always pay attention to the Ozark title to see if I can spot the items later in the episode. I started doing it since episode 1

[@DatboiV20]

I fucking love this guy. Sooooooooo underrated. Top 5 actor give him respect

[@jameshernandez5766]

Jason is a great actor. I enjoy the show. I hope to see more of his work.

[@Allyourbase1990]

Jason Bateman has always been one of my favorites

[@deniserossiter1059]

Me too. Since I was a kid & watching him on Silver Spoons. Lifelong crush of mine. 😜

[@AP-ph1jc]

I loveeeeeeee OZARK! And the opening is one of my favorite part of the show! That's creativity! Love Jason Bateman!

[@hellnaw6532]

Both the director and the actor! Just amazing.

[@tracey6768]

Obsessed with Ozark!! Great series!! I hate that it's ending😒

[@imyself1188]

He did and is doing an awesome job with Ozark. Big fan. 👍🏽

[@natalieflores6095]

INCREDIBLE TALENTED WORK ! PLUS THAT CAST, AMAZING !

[@MM-ux5wi]

Ozark is such a good show. All the casts are such excellent actors. Love all his shows n movies.

[@RC-vv6nr]

JB is an incredible phenomenal actor underrated and should win another Emmy for his performance in Ozark amongst other things…

[@LAXILAXable]

Mind blowing about the graphic. Had no idea. Love it, and love Jason B!

[@michaellorusso-mcgraw6812]

This show is just pure genius such a masterpiece of what writing should be a financial advisor from Michigan that gets mixed up with the cartel just a excellent story Jason Bateman is a legend

[@heatherhopf8466]

Adore Jason ...top notch performance in Ozark!💗 Jason truly embodies Any role he takes on.

[@luvtoyscollector3373]

Jason looks great 🥰

[@young.nugget]

I love any show Jason is in. Anything he does is so good

[@semajyoung2274]

One of my all time favorite shows well written well played

[@tigerlily6763]

Love this show

[@ahmadsaleh2431]

great show ,great cast, great directing great great 🔥🔥🔥

[@fredoesqueda]

Can't wait for the finale come on!!

[@zachandbro]

Jason is such a calm and collected person in the show and in real life. He truly embodies Marty to a T. Hope to see him in future productions

[@sg-te9pu]

Absolutely loved this series!

[@heartstrings7814]

I've been a Jason Bateman fan ever since seeing him as a kid actor on Little House on the prairie. He has the exact same face just a little older..lol. I binged watched Ozark after my adult children told me I needed to see this show. Once you start on episode one , you will not be able to turn away from the next, so my advice to anyone who hasn't yet seen it is; get your house work , school work, bath or shower all done and get the wine or beer on ice, get all compfty, cause you won't be doing shyt else for several hours.Guaranteed!

[@Specialkxxx]

My favouritest show of all time. Story, Writing, Acting, Cinematography every damn thing

[@JayJay-st1jj]

My mind is blown. Never noticed the Ozark symbols

[@amantripathi5955]

I just love this show...❤️

[@wharris123184]

Had to check out Bozark after this interview. Bojack Horseman starts an ivermectin money laundering business at the Blue Cat Lodge.

[@robertfusselman8108]

Jason Bateman please please for the prayers of entertainment lol don't let this show be your last dark character 🙏 because my man your serious bud and I say this with a pounding heart of love and a very very serious fan of yours. I LOVE Ozark 4 life!!!!!!;-) ty for this to all of you that made this one possible for Netflix!

[@heathergonzalez8731]

All time favorite show, love him

[@michellerene951]

Ugh I just love him!😩🥰🥰❣️

[@inbloom08]

Fallon is right. Literally nobody could have played the part of Marty. It was made for JB 🤘

[@geoafe66]

Theres so much to watch. I can't keep up

[@000_x9]

He's super cute

[@lisamichels1825]

Cool trivia about the little clues at the beginning. Never would have thought of that

[@lashropa]

There's nothing I wouldn't do for this awesome, awesome man. 👍

[@Jaygee488]

He performed really well in the show. He deserves an award for it

[@BowieLover62]

Love the show! Jason is such a talented actor! 👏

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aniZlmeKlq-roas super talent.

[@BowieLover62]

@Tom Joshua English

[@marisahokefazi4735]

The Sopranos and Ozark are/were the two best shows on television in recent decades.

[@NotcoolJames]

Ironically both ends the same

[@apseudonym]

sopranos is overrated af

[@RLSchanneltwo]

Okay I now have to binge watch the series again after this interview!

[@colligancrafts660]

Cant wait!!!

[@aprilyeo5636]

I can't wait!

[@shandellemartin487]

Literally my favourite show. So sad it ended 😭

[@janetbranch1532]

Can't wait to see the final season!

[@Love21345]

Love him!! 😂❤️

[@jonash5555]

He should take more roles like this one.

[@byronlobos]

I LOVED IT

[@Nunofyabizzzzz]

Also every show I’ve known him to produce is a hit!

[@gime1945]

What a ride. This show was was insanely good.

[@Chrisstian111]

Great series. Never understood why Wendy and Marty never upgraded their cars. Lol

[@Gemmarose9012]

LOL That drove me crazy!

[@Chrisstian111]

@@Gemmarose9012 Amen !

[@JohnFFox12]

The symbols on Ozark reminds me of the show "Wild Wild West" and before each scene they would have four frozen pieces of that segment and the last one would go from the live scene and then go to the drawing ending for the commercial.

[@allisonhicks3228]

I have watched the series three times. Yes, I'm a little obsessed. lol

[@mattr0103]

I never noticed that the symbols spell out the other letters, I always just thought they were objects that appear right around when something juicy or important is about to happen

[@davedixon5765]

I already adored Jason's acting and comedic abilities but this show has me in awe. The show is my all time favorite show with no close runner up.

[@moonbaked3247]

I love Smartless so much. Just cant bring myself to listen to the Jimmy Fallon episode. Covid is the only reason I am here at this point. Shows how much I love Bateman.

[@moonbaked3247]

@NBA You mad cause I don't like Jimmy Fallon? 🤣🤣

[@biancavega850]

I love ozark! Great actors/ actresses made me feel like I was in trouble with drug lords haha 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MrG388]

Had the pleasure of watching them film scenes at stone mountain park on the southern belle.