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?
Great show waiting for season 5.43
Great show waiting for season 5
Wat an awesome show. Can’t wait till season 5
I love the show
Yes when is season 5 coming on tnt my favorite show
Yes,love it,can’t wait!!!
Hey all you covid 19 cases and stay at home people too, this show for 4 years has really caught my attention Ellen Barkin your one class act watching you in all the other things you’ve done but you sure got a winner here love the show the guys kinda remind me of myse2 and my older bros back in the day we lived in Memphis TN I was 6 yrs old we lived one block from the larain Motel where MJK got shot that was also desegregation was inforced my bros and I we’re white ,you think we didn’t… Read more »
Yes , love the show
I LOVE THIS SHOW CANT WAIT TO WATCH MORE
Love this show! My roommate and I are totally hooked! Can’t wait for season five! We will be devastated if it is cancelled. It is one of the best series on TV
I have watched this show from day 1 and I never ever miss a episode, looking forward to a season 6 and 7. 🙂
Me too. Haven’t missed a show yet!!!
My girl introduced me to the show.I don’t get into,shows often.But this one is bad a..I hope it keeps airing
My husband and I love this show. Found it on Netflix. We are only on season 2 right now, but are hooked. We live near Oceanside, went today, found the house that Baz lives in, then went to the harbor where they were finishing up filming at the beach. Saw Deren. So cool to recognize almost all of the places we see on the show.
my whole family watches the show, my granddaughter sings/hums to the opening music score.
we can’t wait for new season.
I love this show!!! I really miss Smurf though!!!!!!