Animal Kingdom (Prime) gangsters not zebras

[DSLiverpool]

Found this by accident, season 1 was ok but 2&3 are brilliant. Think Sopranos meets Shameless in LA

Anyone else watched it?

They say

Running for six seasons, Animal Kingdom is one of the most underrated shows of the past decade. Based on the 2010 Australian film of the same name, Animal Kingdom premiered on TNT in 2016, ending its incredible run in 2022. Following Joshua "J" Cody, a 17-year-old who moves in with his estranged criminal enterprise family after the death of his mother, Animal Kingdom is a gripping crime drama that features a variety of twists and turns throughout its six seasons.

[mick987]

Well worth watching, if you can watch the Australian film first

[TCEvo]

It's very good gets a bit bogged down mid-series, but really picks up later on.

Also, bonus Series III Jag XJ appearances & a decent soundtrack for the '90's flashbacks.

I found the Aussie original film difficult to watch after the series.

[jayymannon]

Really enjoyed it as well.

Just to add (for those that don't have Prime) that I watched it all for free on the U TV website.

https://u.co.uk/shows/animal-kingdom/series-1/epis...

Not sure if it's due to my ad blocker but there wasn't any adverts either which was a bonus.

I'm now watching 'Sons of Anarchy' and 'The Shield' also on U TV.

[DSLiverpool]

Plus it’s got the coolest jeep ever, the IH Scout 2 - looks amazing in LA less so in Liverpool I’d guess.

[DSLiverpool]

Just finished it and it’ll be hard to replace. No likeable characters but one very unlikeable one I wished dead.

Any suggestions on what to watch that’s similar?

[TCEvo]

DSLiverpool said:

Just finished it and it ll be hard to replace. No likeable characters but one very unlikeable one I wished dead.

Any suggestions on what to watch that s similar?

Sons of Anarchy (motorbike gang, LA based) is also from the crims perspective - it gets a bit silly but overall is decent.

Snowfall (drug dealing empires) is very good & set in 1980's LA.

LA/Cali police/crime: Bosch (+ spin offs), Southland, On Call etc.

Not LA, but there's the best of the lot: The Wire.

[WhiskyDisco]

Recommend Mr Inbetween

[DSLiverpool]

Cheers chaps, I’ll try Sons as I’ve done a few of the others.

[numtumfutunch]

This is fantastic TV

Coming to the end of series 4 - its still superb but now feels slightly stale
Does it pick up in 5&6?

We'll doubtless watch anyway

And no spoilers!!!!!!!

Cheers

[Liamjrhodes]

Great series!

I watched it on Prime but it is now on Netflix if anyone hasn't seen it

[Kev_Mk3]

Finally finished this last night. Really gripping program. Just wish you had more of what happened at the end.

[biggbn]

Thought it was very good but felt the season(s?) with the flashbacks were weaker, but overall very worthwhile.

Also try Kingdom and MMA based drama, very, very good.