Animal Kingdom (2016)

Name: Animal Kingdom
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2016-06-14
Cast: Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, Christina Ochoa

"Family ’til the end."

TV series · 2016 · 6 seasons, 75 episodes · Ended · TNT · Rated TV-MA · Crime, Drama

BingeNext's take

If you’re into intense crime dramas with complex family dynamics, Animal Kingdom is a gripping pick. It follows 17-year-old J as he moves in with his tough, unpredictable relatives in a Southern California beach town after his mom’s tragic overdose. The show is anchored by the fierce matriarch Smurf and her sons, each with their own dangerous edge, making every episode feel charged with tension and loyalty struggles. With six seasons and 75 episodes, it’s perfect for anyone who loves getting deep into a gritty, character-driven story that’s a bit like The Sopranos or Peaky Blinders but set against a sun-soaked backdrop. The cast, including Finn Cole and Ellen Barkin, really brings the family’s complicated relationships to life, so expect a mix of raw emotion and high-stakes crime that keeps you hooked. It’s a great choice when you want something dark, thrilling, and full of twists.

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.