Who is Ruth Langmore in Ozark?

The smartest person in the trailer park · Ozarks Locals

Ruth Langmore (The smartest person in the trailer park) is a character in Ozark, part of Ozarks Locals. Ruth Langmore is nineteen, foul-mouthed beyond local legend, and the only Langmore with a working long-term plan — born into a family whose men cycle through petty theft and prison like seasons. She picks the Byrdes as her ticket up within days of their arrival, starting with robbing them and graduating to working for Marty, whose respect she wants more than she'd ever admit. Ruth's loyalty, once earned, is total. Every man in her life keeps spending it.

When does Ruth Langmore first appear?

Ruth Langmore first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Sugarwood”) of Ozark (2017–2022, Netflix).

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Marty Byrde — The launderer who talks softly
• Wendy Byrde — The political operator unleashed
• Charlotte Byrde — The teenager who remembers Chicago
• Jonah Byrde — The quiet one with the ledgers
• Camino 'Del' Del Rio — The cartel's man in a good suit

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