A crime drama, Animal Kingdom stars Ellen Barkin as Smurf, the head of the Cody crime family, with Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, and Sohvi Rodrigues. Emily Deschanel joins on a recurring basis as Angela, a recovering addict and former best friend of J’s (Cole) late mother. Season four kicked off with Smurf showing everyone she is in charge. This season also introduced new group of criminals, who have a surprising connection to the Codys. Guest stars include Gil Birmingham, Leila George, Grant Harvey, Jon Beavers, Lucca De Oliveira, and Rigo Sanchez.
The fourth season of Animal Kingdom is averaging a 0.32 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.19 million viewers. Compared to season three, that’s down by 18% and 9%, respectively. Animal Kingdom, is one of two original scripted series currently airing on TNT.
Here’s a press release about the seventh season renewal:
TNT Renews Powerhouse Drama Animal Kingdom for Season Five
Animal Kingdom Season Four, Airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m. (ET/PT),
Ranks Among the Top 10 Cable Dramas This Year (P18-49, L+7)
July 24, 2019 – TNT, a division of WarnerMedia Entertainment, has renewed its powerhouse drama Animal Kingdom for a fifth season. The popular series continues to grow its fanbase, reaching nearly 18 million viewers this season so far across all platforms, defying industry trends where the typical returning series is down double digits. Season four of Animal Kingdom premiered on par with the season three average and the series is one of this year’s top 10 cable dramas (P18-49, L+7).Animal Kingdom season four stars Emmy® and Tony® winner Ellen Barkin as the matriarch of the Cody crime family along with Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole and Sohvi Rodriguez. Emily Deschanel also joins the cast this season in a recurring role. This season, Smurf (Barkin) is back on top reminding her boys who’s boss no matter whom she hurts. Trapped with Smurf and becoming increasingly unhinged, Pope (Hatosy) has found new and dangerous ways to deal with his anger. J (Cole) continues to scheme about how to take over the family business, Craig (Robson) plots one of their most difficult heists and Deran (Weary) is worried about his future with Adrian (Spencer Treat Clark). Outsiders move in to threaten the Cody’s fragile peace, including Angela (Deschanel), the former best friend of J’s deceased mother and a recovering junkie, who tries to snake her way back into the family’s good graces. And for the first time audiences meet a young Smurf (Leila George) and the original crew that started it all.
Animal Kingdom is produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Emmy® winner John Wells and Eliza Clark serve as executive producers on the series. Animal Kingdom was developed for television by Jonathan Lisco and inspired by the award-winning Australian feature film written & directed by David Michôd and produced by Liz Watts, who also serve as executive producers on the series.
About TNT
TNT, a WarnerMedia Entertainment brand, is basic cable’s #1 network in primetime among young adults and is home to some of television’s most popular slate of original series, including The Alienist, Animal Kingdom, Claws, I Am the Night and the upcoming sequel The Alienist: The Angel of Darkness. TNT’s forthcoming, premium unscripted series include Shaq Life and the live, multiplatform event Chasing the Cure. TNT also presents popular shows such as Bones and Castle; primetime specials and sports coverage, including the NBA and NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championships and the forthcoming, professional wrestling league All Elite Wrestling (AEW).About WarnerMedia
WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. Warner Media is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).About Warner Horizon Scripted Television
A division of the Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Horizon Scripted Television was founded in 2006 and is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of dramatic and comedic programming for the cable and subscription/on-demand marketplace. Series produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television include Animal Kingdom and Claws for TNT; Cherish the Day, David Makes Man and Queen Sugar for OWN; The Flight Attendant for HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s forthcoming streaming service; Fuller House, Medical Police and You for Netflix; Krypton for SYFY; Pennyworth for EPIX; Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists for Freeform; and The Right Stuff for National Geographic.
What do you think? Do you like the Animal Kingdom TV show? Will you be tuning in for season five?
Animal Kingdom is one of the best scripted, directed and acted dramas on tv, perhaps ever!
Well developed characters and always surprising. Absolutely love it!!!
Got my girlfriend to start watching the show in season 3 and she thought it was ok. Now she asks on Tuesday nights if we are going to watch the show that evening.
Show is fun to watch just wish I could binge watch entire season. Thrilled there is a season 5.
I love this show…its a great Wednesday morning water cooler topic….
Animal Kingdom has very compelling characters
More please
great show! glad it’ll be around for another season. I guess this means Smurf isn’t dying!
Spoke to soon……….
Awesomeness I love this dam show
It is a different type of story, not always easy to figure out.Every character is both bad bot good.
I love Animal Kingdom…one of the best shows. Keep going. ♥️
Yay! This is such a great show! Love the cast and stories, I’m always rooting for the Cody’s.
One of the best shows around, glad we found it. Definitely will be following this one. First rate acting and writing. Love it!
Thank goodness!!! We love Animal Kingdom!!!
really enjoy this great cast, I think the way the show is letting us see how it all came about looking forward to meeting all the fathers of the boys
Awesome I love this show
Love the show!!!
Yes love this show