Animal Kingdom: Season 1

2016 · 10 episodes · ★ 6.7

What Season 1 of Animal Kingdom

J is 17 years old when he loses his mother to a heroin overdose and moves to Oceanside, in Southern California, to live with his grandmother, Janine "Smurf" Cody. There, he uncovers the family's criminal business, one he has always been shielded from. Smurf, a respected and intense matriarch, plans a new heist with her sons and expects absolute loyalty. J tries to fit into a clan he barely knows while getting drawn deeper into crime. The rivalry between Pope and Baz grows and complicates every plan, and Deran, Craig and Pope form the core of a group that lives at the mercy of their grandmother's will.

10episodes

Jun 14, 2016released

Aug 9, 2016final episode

8.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Jun 14, 2016 · 54 min · ★ 7.0
A teen plunges into danger when he moves in with his wild relatives in a surf community.
Directing: John Wells · Writing: Jonathan Lisco · Starring: Daniella Alonso, Conrad Bluth
1x02 We Don't Hurt People
Jun 14, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 6.2
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.
Directing: John Wells · Writing: Jonathan Lisco · Starring: Daniella Alonso, Aamya Deva Keroles, Spencer Treat Clark
1x03 Stay Close, Stick Together
Jun 21, 2016 · 49 min · ★ 5.6
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.
Directing: Christopher Chulack · Writing: Eliza Clark · Starring: Daniella Alonso, Aamya Deva Keroles, Spencer Treat Clark, J. J. Soria
1x04 Dead to Me
Jun 28, 2016 · 49 min · ★ 5.9
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.
Directing: Karen Gaviola · Writing: Etan Frankel · Starring: Daniella Alonso, Aamya Deva Keroles
1x05 Flesh Is Weak
Jul 5, 2016 · 49 min · ★ 6.1
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.
Directing: Christopher Chulack · Writing: Megan Martin · Starring: Spencer Treat Clark
1x06 Child Care
Jul 12, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 5.3
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.
Directing: Regina King · Writing: Etan Frankel · Starring: Daniella Alonso, Aamya Deva Keroles
1x07 Goddamn Animals
Jul 19, 2016 · 49 min · ★ 5.8
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.
Directing: Tim Southam · Writing: Eliza Clark · Starring: Daniella Alonso, Aamya Deva Keroles, Suteara Vaughn, Spencer Treat Clark
1x08 Man In
Jul 26, 2016 · 49 min · ★ 8.8
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.
Directing: Larry Teng · Writing: Megan Martin · Starring: Daniella Alonso, Aamya Deva Keroles
1x09 Judas Kiss
Aug 2, 2016 · 49 min · ★ 6.9
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.
Directing: Christopher Chulack · Writing: John Wells · Starring: Daniella Alonso, Aamya Deva Keroles
1x10 What Have You Done Season Finale
Aug 9, 2016 · 48 min · ★ 9.1
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.
Directing: John Wells · Writing: Jonathan Lisco · Starring: Daniella Alonso, Aamya Deva Keroles