Animal Kingdom

Bad Is Bred

**Animal Kingdom** is an American drama Television series that runs on TNT. It was developed by Jonathan Lisco and executive produced by John Wells. The series is comprised of six seasons.

## **Synopsis**

After a heroin overdose kills his mom, Joshua "J" Cody moves to Southern California to live with his freewheeling and estranged relatives. The family's matriarch is J's estranged grandmother, Janine "Smurf" Cody, from whom he's been shielded for years. J soon finds out the reason for the isolation -- Smurf and "her boys" make their livings through carefully planned armed robberies and other criminal activities. Prominent perpetrators include Smurf's three sons: mentally disturbed ex-con Pope, hyperactive drug user Craig, and suspicious Deran. In order to stay alive, J must prove loyal to his beguiling grandmother, who rules with a borderline-incestuous love.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Ellen Barkin as Janine "Smurf" Cody, the tough matriarch of the Cody family and J's estranged grandmother, who runs a criminal enterprise in Oceanside, California. Smurf is very protective of her family and presents a borderline-incestuous love towards them. (seasons 1–4)
	+ Leila George as young Janine "Smurf" Cody, a 24-year-old (1977), 31-year-old (1984), 39-year-old (1992), and 46-year-old (1999) Smurf who was a member of a gang of ruthless career criminals who would eventually become the matriarch of the Cody family as she develops her criminal skillset while raising a young family. (seasons 5–6; recurring season 4)
* Scott Speedman as Barry "Baz" Blackwell, Smurfs adopted son who is the leader of the family heists. He begins to questions how Smurfs runs jobs. (seasons 1–3)
* Shawn Hatosy as Andrew "Pope" Cody, the oldest of the Cody's sons. He has suffered from mental illness and OCD for most of his life. After having served three years in Folsom State Prison for a robbery gone wrong, he returns to the Cody family.
* Ben Robson as Craig Cody, the second oldest Cody son. he has a predilection for drugs and risky activities. Often unpredictable, he finds enjoyment in the criminal lifestyle and throwing parties.
* Jake Weary as Deran Cody, the youngest of the Cody sons. He begins owning and operating a bar as a legitimate side business in an attempt to distance himself from the Cody family's criminal activities. a former competitive surfer.
* Finn Cole as Joshua "J" Cody, Julia's son and Smurfs grandson. He moves in with her and his uncles following the death of his mother. J is the only one who will challenge Smurf and wants to take power over her and her life.
* Daniella Alonso as Catherine Belen, Baz's girlfriend, and the mother of their daughter, Lena. Pope also has had an obsessive infatuation with her for years. (seasons 1)
* Molly Gordon as Nicky Belmont, J's girlfriend.
* Carolina Guerra as Lucy, Baz's other girlfriend from Mexico with whom he rekindles a romance following the death of Catherine.
* Sohvi Rodriguez as Mia Benitez, a tough young woman raised in a gang, led by her cousin Pete, who is very rough around the edges. (season 4; recurring season 3)
* Jon Beavers as young Jake Dunmore, a member of Smurf's gang of ruthless career criminals from 1977 to 1984 and her on-again/ off-again boyfriend. (season 5; recurring season 4)
* Rigo Sanchez as young Manny, the leader of Smurf's crew of ruthless career criminals from 1977 to 1984. (season 5; recurring season 4)

### Recurring Cast

* Christina Ochoa as Renn Randall, Craig's on-again/off-again girlfriend.

### Guest Cast

* Keli Bergland as Olivia Dunn, A young, beautiful, privileged, rich girl who manipulates J into a relationship

## Seasons

### Season 1

The plot revolves around a 17-year-old boy who relocates to Southern California to live with his estranged relatives, whose extravagant lifestyle is supported by their illicit activities.

### Season 2

The Codys have returned, but their ties will be strained, and family and friend relationships will be tested. The family dynamic is so shattered that some members urge for independence from Smurf.

### Season 3

Following the death of one of their own, the notorious crime family has returned and is attempting to unite. When outside dangers emerge, the Cody men must band together in order to battle for independence and power.

### Season 4

The Crime Family is a greater danger to themselves than they are to their victims. The fragile calm of the Cody family is once again threatened by outsiders moving in, including a new crime family with an astonishing connection to the Codys.

### Season 5

The Cody men struggle with the fallout from the death of their Matriarch, Smurf, as well as other family members out for vengeance. For the first time in four decades, their kingdom is without a ruler, and the family strains to maintain their alliance as they begin to compete for power.

### Season 6

In the long-awaited final season, the adrenaline-fueled and famed crime family learns that it's only a matter of time before their past catches up with them. As their empire grows, a family member is being investigated, which sets off a chain of events that endangers the entire family and everything they have fought for. An explosive conclusion that has taken seven years to develop is brought on by retaliation, betrayal, and a confrontation with long-forgotten violence.