Many fans have commented on how dark and blue the visuals in the program appear, and it turns out that this was a deliberate choice taken by the team behind it. According to slashfilm.com, cinematographer Ben Kutchins says: "I think both Jason Bateman and I wanted to produce something distinctive and Ozark-specific that would create a distinct style.
In addition, We definitely [tried to make bold choices] from the start, and I think it shows in the way we tell tales, color correct the episodes, move the camera, and relate to the characters."