Animal Kingdom is an American crime drama television series developed by Jonathan Lisco.

It is based on the 2010 Australian film of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the criminal Pettingill family.

The Codys partake in numerous criminal activities and pull off various heists to make money.

Associates of the Cody family include Catherine Belen, Baz's live-in girlfriend and mother of their daughter Lena; Nicky Belmont, J's girlfriend and fellow high school student; Lucy, Baz's mistress from Mexico; and Mia Benitez, a young gang member and member of the Trujillo family.

TNT ordered the pilot of Animal Kingdom in May 2015;[1] Barkin and Speedman were the first to be cast in July 2015, as matriarch Smurf and her adopted son Baz, respectively.

[2] In August, Cole and Weary were added as J and Deran,[3] with Hatosy and Robson soon cast as the remaining Cody brothers Pope and Craig.

[4][5] Alonso was later announced as Baz's wife Catherine,[6] and Molly Gordon as J's girlfriend Nicky.

The consensus is: "Bolstered by Ellen Barkin's acting prowess, Animal Kingdom is a darkly intriguing, although occasionally predictable, twisted family drama.

"[23] On Metacritic, the series has a score of 65 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

[42] In Canada, the show is broadcast on CTV Drama Channel, formerly known as Bravo,[43] and all seasons are available on Netflix[44] and Crave.