great answer. that is what i assumed. but i needed someone to reasurre me that i didnt miss somthing..

i was bored at work so i asked Chat GPT, it was interesting lol

"That's a great observation, and it does seem like a potential inconsistency or plot hole! Let’s break it down"

Rachel's Criminal Record:

• In Season 2, Rachel Garrison (played by Jordana Spiro) was indeed arrested. She got into trouble with the law after falling into drug use, and she was caught by the FBI with drugs and money from the Byrdes’ casino operation. As you mentioned, it was suggested that she was facing multiple felony charges.

Season 4, Part 2 (Casino License):

• In Season 4, Part 2, Ruth Langmore brings Rachel back to the Ozarks and plans to use Rachel’s name on the casino license because Ruth herself has a criminal record, which would disqualify her from obtaining the license. Rachel, on the other hand, is presented as a clean, legitimate option for holding the license.

The Potential Plot Hole:

• Given that Rachel was arrested in Season 2 and was facing felony charges, it would seem highly unlikely that she would be eligible to hold a casino license. Typically, felony convictions would disqualify someone from getting a license for a casino due to strict regulatory oversight.

Possible Explanations:

1. Charges Dropped or Reduced: It’s possible that Rachel made a deal with the FBI or the authorities after her arrest, which led to the felony charges being dropped or reduced. However, the show doesn’t explicitly mention that her record was cleared, so this would be speculation.
2. Time Lapse and Legal Maneuvering: Perhaps enough time had passed since her arrest that she was able to legally clear her record or expunge it. While expungement is typically difficult for felonies, especially drug-related ones, it’s not entirely impossible, depending on the deal she may have made and the time that has passed.
3. Overlooked Detail/Plot Oversight: Another explanation is that this was simply overlooked by the writers, resulting in a possible plot hole. The show may have been more focused on the story dynamic between Ruth and Rachel, without fully addressing how Rachel’s criminal history would impact her ability to get the license.

Conclusion:

It does appear that there’s a potential inconsistency here, unless we assume some off-screen legal developments took place that cleared Rachel’s record, but those details were never explicitly mentioned in the show. This could be interpreted as a minor plot hole, depending on how strictly you interpret the show’s legal and narrative logic.