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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?
Love it!!! Yes definitely!!
Absolutely love this show can’t wait for Season 5. Can’t never tell who’s my favorite character on each episode. Each heist is thrilling to think whom among then will end up in jail or dead . Is like “Sons of Anarchy” first cousins on TV.
Love love love this show!!! Can’t wait for the next week !!!! Hooked!!!
I love this show. Fantastic characters and great story line. Watching the characters change over time (usually in ways opposite of what you might expect) is the best feature of the show.
Love the show. Look forward to season five.
One of best programs on TV; and there few
Since most are reality shows, which have the same story lines; fights
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This is the one show I look forward to every week when it’s on. It’s truly original and has an awesome storyline. I love how they merged the past and present in this past season. Ellen Barkin is a great actress and the rest are good too. It can’t be easy being a bank robber! I don’t really watch TV shows but I love this one! I am so happy it got renewed.
My wife and I absolutely love this show, in fact all my friends and family love this show.
We are all looking forward to season %, then 8, 7, 8, 9 and 10 at least.
Hell yea…one of the best shows on TV! LOVE THIS SHOW…I enjoy the back and forth with current Smurf and young Smurf…Give you a background as to why she is like she is…
Love the show. Animal kingdom elen barkin is great. She is perfect for the role.
Love Animal Kingdom, but can’t stand the back and forth involving Smurfs past and the future.
Got it now!
This is one of the best scripted, casted, original series airing on tv. This high intensity weekly drama never fails to leave viewers sitting on the edge of their seat, and waiting for the next episode
Ditto!!!
I have never missed an episode since season 1 episode 1..I look forward to this show every year and will watch it until someone cancel school it like any good show I watch!! I love this show! It is one of the most original shows I have ever seen, and it keeps you wanting more every week!
Animal Kingdom is one of the best shows on television….the characters are amazing, and the storyline is more than creative….it’s brilliant…Please don’t kill off Smurf….Ellen Barkin’s portrayal of Smurf can never be matched…she is great, and believable.
Yes, Yes, Yes, I will tune in for a fifth season. Season four was the best so far. And why is it that you only care what 18=49 yr. olds watch. I’m 69 and watch a lot of TV on TV and I know for a fact due to conversations with much younger people that they do not watch much TV. I am overall shocked by your low numbers in all the show listings. I really thought and do think there are more viewers out there than you know about. You need a better way to poll the viewers. I… Read more »
I agree with assessments regarding their polling. I too am in my 60’s as I commented in my original post, their are no demographics gor my age group.
Great story and lots of action. Looking forward to seeing season 5