Although Mundy shies away from confirming any metaphorical purpose for the show’s setting, the Byrde house is undoubtedly a rich source of drama. Its cold blue lighting and somewhat closed floor plan make it feel less like a family home and more like a series of holding cells for each of the anxious, angry, amoral family members that live there. The window panes, numerous and unadorned by shades, show that the Byrdes’ secrets can’t stay hidden, but they also offer plenty of opportunities for characters to look moodily at their own reflections as they get more and more blood on their hands.
How Finding The Right House For The Byrdes Helped Ozark Feel Real
