Ozark: Laura Linney and Jason Bateman as Wendy and Marty Byrde. (Image: Netflix) READ MORE The spokesperson continued: "As we aim toward a return, we are working with the unions, health officials, our consultants, and Netflix on our Covid safety guidelines and protocols. "Upon approvals from our partners and the implementation of safety required in this new environment, we are targeting a November start date." This got even more specific thanks to actor and executive producer Bateman, who told IndieWire: "We're going to start November 9. "Everything is moving well toward that, and we're very confident in the guidelines and protocols we're going to be following.