Animal Kingdom

Synopsis

17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody and her right-hand Baz, who runs the business and calls the shots, the clan also consists of Pope, the oldest and most dangerous of the Cody boys; Craig, the tough and fearless middle son; and Deran, the troubled, suspicious "baby" of the family.

First Air Date: 2016-06-14

Last Air Date: 2022-08-28

Number of Seasons: 6

Number of Episodes: 75

Created By: Jonathan Lisco

Networks: TNT

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Top Cast

Finn Cole as Joshua "J" Cody
Shawn Hatosy as Andrew "Pope" Cody
Ben Robson as Craig Cody
Jake Weary as Deran Cody
Christina Ochoa as Renn Randall
Ellen Barkin as Janine "Smurf" Cody
Leila George as Janine Cody
Aamya Deva Keroles as Lena
Molly Gordon as Nicky
Dichen Lachman as Frankie

Seasons

Season 1 (2016) - (10 Episodes)

Season 2 (2017) - (13 Episodes)

Season 3 (2018) - (13 Episodes)

Season 4 (2019) - (13 Episodes)

Season 5 (2021) - (13 Episodes)

Season 6 (2022) - (13 Episodes)

Season 1 (2016)

After his mother dies of a heroin overdose, Joshua 'J' Cody moves in with his estranged grandmother, Janine ‘Smurf' Cody in Oceanside, California. He finds himself drawn into a dark world funded by criminal activities that he's been shielded from for years, as she and his uncles plan their upcoming heist. J must prove his loyalty to stay alive, all the while learning that Smurf is the intense, beguiling, and complicated matriarch, who rules over "her boys" with a borderline incestuous love.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2016-06-14)

A teen plunges into danger when he moves in with his wild relatives in a surf community.
Ep. 2: We Don't Hurt People (2016-06-14)

The Codys must deal with the aftermath of the heist, as they discover all did not go as planned. Smurf dispatches her boys to tie up loose ends, but her efforts are complicated by Baz and Pope’s growing rivalry. As Pope gets increasingly volatile, J finds himself in the middle.
Ep. 3: Stay Close, Stick Together (2016-06-21)

While Craig recovers from his wound, Baz and Craig deal with some old associates down in Mexico. Meanwhile, strapped for cash, Pope takes charge and ropes Deran and J into a job without Smurf's knowledge. Threatened by J's participation, Deran sends J a terrifying message.
Ep. 4: Dead to Me (2016-06-28)

As the boys gear up for Pope's birthday, Smurf wants to know if they're playing by her rules. J learns more about his mother's estrangement from the family.
Ep. 5: Flesh Is Weak (2016-07-05)

When Deran won't come home, Pope goes to extreme measures. Baz gets an idea for the Codys' next job. J goes out with his teacher, while Smurf confronts her past.
Ep. 6: Child Care (2016-07-12)

When Pope tests positive for drugs, Smurf does what it takes to keep the family intact. Baz gets his brothers to rob a house as part of his larger plan.
Ep. 7: Goddamn Animals (2016-07-19)

While Smurf takes care of unfinished business, Craig and Deran throw a party at the house. Forced to accelerate his timetable, Baz takes the final step in his long con. J makes a dangerous mistake.
Ep. 8: Man In (2016-07-26)

Tensions run high as the Codys prepare for their big heist. Catherine gets a shock and must decide what's best for her family. J faces pressure from the cops.
Ep. 9: Judas Kiss (2016-08-02)

While the Codys go after the biggest score of their lives, the cops put J in an impossible position. Catherine triggers Smurf's suspicions when she comes over to make amends. Smurf sends Pope to investigate.
Ep. 10: What Have You Done (2016-08-09)

Puzzled by Catherine's disappearance, Baz hunts down all leads. With J caught in the middle, the cops close in on the Codys and threaten to take them all down.