When Does New Season Of Animal Kingdom Start

Alright, Animal Kingdom fans, gather 'round! The big question buzzing around like a swarm of particularly territorial bees is: when are we diving back into the Cody family drama?

Let's cut to the chase, because let's face it, suspense is Craig's department, not ours. Sadly, there won't be a new season. The sixth season wrapped up the Cody's wild ride.

The End of an Era: Remembering the Mayhem

Think back to the beginning. Remember baby Joshua, wide-eyed and innocent (sort of) arriving at his estranged grandmother Smurf’s chaotic kingdom?

Boy, did things escalate quickly! He got tangled in a web of heists, questionable family loyalty, and enough testosterone to power a small city.

From botched robberies to inter-family squabbles that would make Thanksgiving dinner look like a tea party, Animal Kingdom never skimped on the drama.

Why Did It End?

Six seasons might seem like a long run, but some of us were hoping for Cody shenanigans to continue forever! Networks and streaming services have their reasons, of course.

Sometimes a story just naturally comes to a close. Maybe the writers felt they'd taken the Codys as far as they could go without jumping the shark (or maybe riding one, considering their coastal lifestyle).

Whatever the reason, it's always bittersweet when a show we love comes to an end. So how do you fill the void?

Coping with Cody Withdrawal: What to Do Now

Feeling a bit lost without your weekly dose of SoCal crime and dysfunctional family dynamics? Don't despair!

First, a re-watch is always a solid option. Binge the whole thing again and catch all the little details you might have missed the first time.

Maybe you can even try to pinpoint exactly when Deran started regretting all those bad decisions (spoiler alert: probably episode one).

Exploring Similar Shows

Craving something similar, but fresh? There are a ton of shows out there that offer that same blend of crime, family, and moral ambiguity.

Consider shows like Sons of Anarchy or Peaky Blinders, if you want similar dark family dynamics.

Look into shows with heists such as Queen of the South, offering complex characters caught in criminal enterprises.

The Legacy of the Codys

Animal Kingdom might be over, but the Cody legacy lives on. It was a show that wasn't afraid to get messy, to show us the ugly side of family loyalty, and to make us question who we were rooting for.

Who could forget Pope's brooding intensity, Craig's chaotic energy, or Deran's tightly-wound secrets?

And then there was Smurf, the matriarch whose love was as twisted and dangerous as a rusty rollercoaster.

"You do what you gotta do to survive." – Janine "Smurf" Cody

The series explored the lengths people would go to for family, even when that family was, well, completely bonkers. It showed the seductive allure of a life lived outside the law.

Ultimately, Animal Kingdom gave us a wild, unforgettable ride. So, raise a glass (of whatever Craig's drinking) to the Codys. May their memory continue to fuel our need for thrilling television!