I washeartbroken when he died inOzarkseason 1 because I felt he was carrying the show.
But make no mistake, when the Byrdes first meet Omar, he certainly represents a threat.
The opening scene with Omar in the pilot episode is at once chilling and calculated.
There’s also a theory thatWendy could see Omar as a father figurebecause she is keen on helping Omar.
It makes sense that evenLaura Linney herself is unsure if Wendy is a villain.
Theres a chilling symmetry here: both are parents who use their families as pawns in their own ambitions.
Its a seduction of legitimacy, but it also shows how deeply Wendy has internalized her idea of power.
Additionally, despite their strategic alignment, theres no real trust between Omar and Wendy.
Everything between them is performance.
Omar tests Wendy repeatedlyjust as he does with Martybut in subtler, more psychological ways.
Hell demand impossible decisions or place her in morally compromising positions, just to see how far shell go.
Yet the power imbalance remains.
Omar is a cartel boss with the ability to destroy Wendy in an instant.
Their relationship is a tightrope walk, and Wendys increasing boldness in manipulating him eventually contributes to his downfall.
She wants to use him as a stepping stone, not as a partner.
I have my own production company.
I’ve had to manage people.
I’ve had to manage relationships.
I’ve had to be around people who’re insisting and scary and dangerous.
I’ve had to just because of my life and who I am.
I have those references.
So I don’t necessarily need to look for those."
For example, Omar runs his cartel like a corporation.
He has layers of hierarchy, clear chains of command, and a ruthless approach to efficiency and loyalty.
Omar’s interactions with Marty Byrdeespecially highlight this idea.
The cartel leader often comes across as coldly rational.
Hes obsessed with succession planning, PR, and diversifying his operations.
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