Critics from Vulture highlight that the episode functions like a feature-length thriller, delivering deaths that are both "inevitable and unexpected". The title itself is noted as a double entendre: it refers to the literal toll of a bell signaling the end for certain characters, the emotional price paid for survival, and the "cost of doing business" in the Ozarks. Perspectives on the Finale
: Reviewers note that Wendy demonstrates her "intelligence and ruthlessness" in this episode, particularly during her acquisition of the funeral home. [S1E10] The Toll
“Honestly, I think at first his plan was to kill the baby. Then I think he hesitated... I think he knew that was God's will and giving him hope and renewed his belief. That was such an intense part.” Reddit · r/Ozark · 8 years ago Key Storyline Shifts Critics from Vulture highlight that the episode functions
: The introduction of the Snells to the Mexican cartel creates a volatile new dynamic, ending with Darlene's impulsive and shocking actions that set the stage for season two. “Honestly, I think at first his plan was to kill the baby