Ozark star Julia Garner recently explained that Ruth Langmore's death at the end of season 4 felt like her own. Premiering in 2017, Ozark follows Marty Byrde (Patrick Bateman),

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Ozark season 4 finale when Javi's mother Camilla tracks her down and shoots her in cold blood at her lakeside home.

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Garner recently sat down with Time and shared details about her intimate relationship with her Ozark character.

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When asked about Ruth's final scene in the show's final episode, Garner explained that her character felt more like a ghost of who she was. This led to Garner feeling like Ruth's death was her own.

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Although Garner explained that Ruth no longer cared about living, her final scene showed surprise and fear when Camila confronted Ruth.

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