Animal Kingdom (2016 – 2022)

Following the tragic loss of his mother, young Joshua “J” Cody unexpectedly finds himself relocating to Oceanside, California, to live with his grandmother, Janine – known to everyone as Smurf. Thrust into a life he never knew existed, J is quickly pulled into the shadowy world of his extended family, a tight-knit group whose lives are intricately woven with criminal enterprise. As Smurf and her sons meticulously plan their next big score, J must navigate treacherous waters, proving his worth just to survive. He’s discovering that Smurf isn't just a grandmother; she’s a powerful, enigmatic force who commands unwavering loyalty from "her boys," bound by a complex and unsettlingly close devotion.

The Cody family is roaring back into action in season two, kicking things off with a thrilling heist – classic Cody chaos at its finest. But this time, the operation hits a snag, sending cracks through their already complex relationships. As tensions rise, long-simmering desires for independence from Smurf bubble to the surface, dividing loyalties within the clan. And just when they think they can navigate these internal struggles, a shadow from Smurf’s past resurfaces, threatening everything she's built and forcing them all to confront dangerous new challenges.

Season three finds the Cody empire facing a seismic shift. With Smurf behind bars, her grandson J steps up to lead the family, but his reign sparks a power struggle among the men. Old loyalties are tested as each brother vies for control and seeks to forge their own path—a pursuit that threatens to fracture the entire operation. However, looming dangers from beyond the family force them to confront their divisions and unite against a common enemy.

Season four sees Smurf reasserting her iron grip on the family, consequences be damned. As she tightens her control, Pope grapples with his rage in increasingly volatile ways, while J quietly schemes for a chance to seize power. Craig orchestrates what might be their most ambitious and perilous heist yet, and Deran wrestles with uncertainty about his relationship with Adrian. The Cody boys’ precarious stability is further challenged by the arrival of outsiders – among them Angela, a complicated figure with ties to J's late mother and battling her own demons. And as if that weren't enough, a new criminal enterprise emerges, revealing an unexpected link to the Cody legacy.

The aftermath of Smurf’s death sends shockwaves through the Cody family, unleashing a wave of vengeance and fracturing their already precarious power dynamic. Without their matriarch at the helm, Pope, Craig, Deran, and J find themselves vying for control in a kingdom suddenly without a clear leader. As they navigate shifting loyalties and simmering tensions, a central mystery emerges: why did Smurf name Pamela Johnson as the beneficiary of her estate? Meanwhile, the series flashes back to 1984, offering a glimpse into the life of a young, fiercely ambitious Smurf – then just 29 – raising Pope and Julia while carving out her own dangerous legacy with a circle of trusted allies.