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Animal Kingdom — Season 1

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Daniel D'Addario TIME Magazine Animal Kingdom does everything else well enough, and uses [Ellen Barkin's] shrewd, assessing eyes and unmannered delivery perfectly. Jun 15, 2016 Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times As someone who distrusts the antiheroic attitude, and movies and TV shows in which people who are up to no good are made extra-glamorous... I take more convincing than some. But I went with this. Jun 14, 2016 Full Review Tim Grierson TheWrap Adapted from the arresting 2010 Australian thriller, the series contains glimpses of the gritty, compelling series it could be, but judged on its first three episodes, this tale of a dysfunctional Southern California crime family is more bark than bite. Jun 14, 2016 Full Review Nabila Hatimy The Star (Kenya) The show is definitely enthralling, intense and good enough to have been renewed for a second season amidst the first season. Rated: 4/5 Jul 20, 2020 Full Review Ángel S. Harguindey El Pais (Spain) In Animal Kingdom, the television action is much more exciting than the austere realization of the original feature film. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 9, 2018 Full Review Mekeisha Madden Toby Black Girl Nerds If you want to be intrigued by a working-class crime family filled with pretty people and petty deeds, Animal Kingdom is the imperfect, but entertaining summer offering you need in your life. Jun 27, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 14, 2016 Pilot After his mother dies of a drug overdose, Joshua Cody moves in with his estranged grandmother in Southern California and is drawn into a dark world funded by criminal activities. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 14, 2016 We Don't Hurt People The Codys must deal with the aftermath of a heist; Smurf sends her boys to tie up loose ends; Baz and Pope's rivalry continues to grow and J finds himself in the middle. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 21, 2016 Stay Close, Stick Together Craig recovers from a wound; Baz and Craig deal with some old associates down in Mexico; Pope talks Deran and J into a job without Smurf's knowledge; Deran sends J a terrifying message. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 28, 2016 Dead to Me As the boys prepare for Pope's birthday, Smurf wants to know if they are playing by her rules; J learns about his mother's estrangement from the family. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 5, 2016 Flesh Is Weak Pope goes to extreme measures when Deran will not come home; Baz gets an idea for the Codys' next job; J goes out with his teacher; Smurf confronts her past. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 12, 2016 Child Care Smurf tries to keep the family intact when Pope tests positive for drugs; Baz convinces his brothers to rob a house as part of his plan; J faces a moral dilemma. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 19, 2016 Animals Smurf takes care of unfinished business; Craig and Deran throw a party; Baz takes the final step in his long con; J makes a dangerous mistake. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 26, 2016 Man In Tensions run high as the Codys prepare for their big heist; Catherine must decide what is best for her family; J faces pressure from the police. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 2, 2016 Judas Kiss While the family goes after a big score, the police put J in an impossible position; Smurf is suspicious when Catherine tries to make amends; Smurf sends Pope to investigate. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 9, 2016 What Have You Done Baz hunts down leads in Catherine's disappearance; the police close in on the Codys and threaten to take them all down. Details

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