The Worst Thing Wyatt Langmore Ever Did On Ozark

From his very first episode to his last, Wyatt Langmore (Charlie Tahan) always seems to choose the exact opposite of what Ruth has planned for him. After he graduates from high school, Ruth wants to see Wyatt move away from the Ozarks and go to college. Although she insists that her life is already messed up, she sees big things for Wyatt's future, insisting that he's "smart." Unfortunately, despite Wyatt's apparent book smarts, he ultimately proves himself quite lacking in the common sense department.

Instead of dreaming for bigger and better things, Wyatt chooses to begin a romantic relationship with a woman old enough to be his grandmother. Notably, while this probably seems strange enough at face value, the age difference between the couple is actually the least bizarre thing about the unlikely relationship. Indeed, despite Wyatt's innocent nature, Darlene Snell (Lisa Emery) is one of the most evil characters in a series filled with drug lords, hitmen, and otherwise unscrupulous people.

For whatever reason, Wyatt decides that it doesn't matter that Darlene kills without a second thought or that she routinely profits from the production of heroin. Although Wyatt has a clear view of Darlene's numerous inadequacies as a human (let alone as a spouse) and even talks about them openly with Ruth, he eventually brushes all red flags aside. Indeed, by his end, the only thing that seems to matter to Wyatt is that he stay loyal to this uniquely evil and volatile person. 

Sadly, Wyatt's choice eventually catches up to him. While Wyatt's decision to marry Darlene certainly doesn't rank high on the list of the most evil actions in "Ozark" history, it is easily the worst thing Wyatt ever does.

"Ozark" Season 4, Part 2, the final seven episodes of the series, will be released on Netflix on April 29.