Ozark: What Really Happened To Ben?

Netflix's Ozark season 3 has us wondering about Ben's fate.

If you’re a fan of the show Ozark, then you’re used to dealing with massive twists and turns as well as some substantial cliffhangers. But even though it seemed like one character’s Season 3 fate was pretty certain, there’s a fan theory which could explain his survival. Ben Davis joined the show as Wendy’s brother and let’s just say he didn’t exactly see eye-to-eye with her husband, Marty Byrde. Actor Tom Pelphrey hopes his portrayal of the character will help convince people suffering from bipolar disorder or other mental illnesses to get the help they need. While Ben’s fate seemed pretty clear after he made an enemy of Helen Pierce, could his connection to Ruth Langmore mean that he’s still very much alive? Showrunner Chris Mundy has said that ideally he’d like to have 5 seasons, so if that works out there could be plenty of episodes for the truth to be revealed. We’ll explain the ending and let you know where the story could go next.

What do you think really happened to this character? Did he really come and go so quickly or could he have somehow managed to survive his brush with the Byrde family? Let us know what you think will happen in subsequent seasons in the comment section below and don’t forget to click the subscribe button and turn on your notifications so you always stay up to date with us here at Screen Rant.

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[nicholasbuckley]

All i know is that dude deserves an award for his role this season.

[miscellaneous]

This guy’s acting was insanely well done.

[kuuleicamanse]

I literally cried when he was screaming in the cell “NO NO NO NO NO,

[CaravanseraiSouthValley]

I seriously doubt I’m the only one to say this here, but the opening scene to this episode was one of the most incredibly acted and terrifyingly directed moments in TV history. Everybody involved with the scene should get an Emmy.

[stansmith]

Nah, he's dead. This ain't Prison Break.

[ugoeze]

Saying Been is alive, even with this theory, is too much of a stretch

[darietto]

one major rule in tv series is: if you don't see the corpse the character isn't dead. :-)

[TJ-ibly]

This man is hands down the shows best actor. He made this series worth watching and deserves a reward for his role. I am rarely deeply affected by characters in shows, and I mourned this characters loss. Hats off to this guys performance.

[farmasyst]

If Ben is still alive, it really diminishes that final scene with Wendy in the restaurant, which I think is one of the most gut-wrenching television performances of all time.

[daniellenning]

I don’t think Ben is dead because we didn’t actually see him being killed

[danw]

Good dude, great actor. Worked with him on banshee when it was filming in my area, and I got to sit down with him and BS while we were eating lunch.would be great to see him keep this role, I thought he killed it.

[leigh]

Just watched his final episode and all i can say is that was one of the best tv performances ever seen, just gripping.

[aidenoraha]

I don't think that ben is dead.i think martey made an agreement with nilson to not kill ben, and the body he brought back to martey is not ben's body.

[sonwabile]

Marty is one clever character, Ben could be still alive.

[FlyFreshTaDef]

I just know the guy that played Ben was acting his ASS off! I haven't seen somebody delve that deep into their character like that in a loong time that was amazing to watch. I Felt so bad for him

[natefrancis]

Is it just me or does anyonelse now want Ben to get better because he is such an entertaining wild card.

[Ccthomas-kshn]

the actor that played ben was absolutely phenomenal. The episode he died was like watching old yeller again. Hit the feels real bad

[Porverauk]

People, stop overthinking this.
It’s already been confirmed; the actor portraying Ben will not return for the next season.
And besides, what’s the point of Wendy drinking all that liquor, crying, and staying away from home if she knows that Ben is alive?

[alokupadhyay]

The dude is such a talented actor. I just wanted to see him more.

[marvinthemartian]

He lives on, through Ruth. She's pregnant.