Despite her death, Smurf appears in "Janine" through continuing flashbacks to the 70s. Taking Deran's gun, a deranged Smurf demands that Pope kill her, even grazing the side of his head with a shot in an attempt to force him to shoot. I always thought Smurf used sexual manipulation to control the boys, but actual sex never took place. I believe the Animal Kingdom writers modelled … With Smurf's attorney having set up an evidentiary hearing and with the ballistics report providing too much doubt, the DA is forced to drop the charges against Smurf and she is released. In Animal Kingdom season five, Pope (Hatosy), Craig (Robson), Deran (Weary) and J (Cole) are still dealing with the fallout from the events surrounding Smurf’s death, … Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-SdArWs8a8. Aliases Appearance Although I also think that Pope and Julia endured some type of abuse, more so than the other boys. Female Smurf is implied to have Lucy killed by Mia and divides her properties between her sons and J. Animal Kingdom is an American drama television series developed by Jonathan Lisco, based on the 2010 Australian film by David Michôd.The series follows a 17-year-old boy (), who, after the death of his mother, moves in with the Codys, a criminal family clan governed by matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody (Ellen Barkin).Animal Kingdom debuted on TNT on June 14, 2016. In Season 4, a younger version of Smurf in her 20's is portrayed by Leila George. Gender Throughout the season, Smurf plans to rob Jed, Colin's brother and a paranoid survivalist who took her in after Colin's death and then tried to rape her, causing Smurf to go into labor at eight months pregnant. They never actually confirmed it thus far, but what Deran says in the last episode was pretty much all I needed to believe she has. Affiliation The film’s weakest link is J’s conflicted passivity. In the present, Smurf becomes increasingly ill, leading to a collapse. In the flashbacks, she escapes from Jed with the help of his wife and seeks the help of her friend Pamela Johnson who refuses to work with Smurf when she so recently gave birth, but gives her money. Maybe at times when the lines were so blurry that love and touching got all mixed up. His mom wasn't close to most of her family, and when she was kicked out she didn't keep in contact with them. Because although the freshly-sprung Smurf … Trust us, it's not who you expect! More from Drama 5 … Tonight on TNT Animal Kingdom returns with an all-new Tuesday, August 20, 2019 episode and we have your Animal Kingdom recap below. Related: Animal Kingdom Season 4 Episode 1 Review: Janine But there's trouble brewing in Cody family of which Smurf isn't aware. Animal Kingdom is an Australian movie based on a Melbourne family who wreaked a lot of havoc in the 1980s. It is based on the 2010 Australian film of the same name by David Michôd, who is executive producer for the series.The series features a 17-year-old boy, who, after the death of his mother, moves in with his estranged relatives, the Codys, a criminal family clan governed by matriarch Smurf. In the fifth episode, Animal Kingdom Season 4 cuts back on the action and embraces relationship drama as Pope finds a new love interest, J calls … She has a brother Marco who steals and deals drugs. Last Appearance I suspect she did have sex with Pope and maybe Craig. Some may say Craig but I just think Craig is just overly cushy to every lady so there's no big deal if he pecks/kisses his mom on the lips. Despite his quiet semblance, he is manipulative and self-centered. When she was thrown out of the house she didn't keep in contact with them. 39. Relatives A subreddit for the TNT drama, Animal Kingdom. An enraged Smurf reveals that she had intended it to be a suicide mission for her and Pope from the start, not wanting to waste away from her cancer. Following her collapse, Smurf undergoes testing and learns that she has developed melanoma, skin cancer. Lucy is Baz's lover and later girlfriend. As Smurf sleeps, J vows to take everything away from her. Season 4 [ edit | edit source ] If she did, I'd vouch for Pope.Definitely Pope cos the way he behaves with her is kinda wierd(when he slept in her room with her. GhostsJanine (flashbacks) Height She has a brother Marco who steals and deals drugs. The fact that they dance around it so much is pretty uncomfortable. 5'4" Online. Back in Season 2 of Animal Kingdom, “Bleed for It,” J promises Smurf that he’d put a bullet in her head if she were ever too weak to carry on, and he kept his word. Back in Season 2 of Animal Kingdom, “Bleed for It,” J promises Smurf that he’d put a bullet in her head if she were ever too weak to carry on, and he kept his word. She has a son. Smurf pushes for the ballistics report which proves that Javi was shot with her gun after the murder, but Pearce and the DA claim to have found a witness. Lucy, who continues to maintain her innocence in Baz's murder, insists to Pope that Smurf is the true culprit. After being kicked out by Pope for his lies, J reveals the truth about everything he stole from Smurf to Pope and her will, suggesting that they work together to lead the family and redo the will to get what's rightfully theirs rather than allowing Smurf to cut them out as she had planned. J's Mom is Pope's twin sister and his Dad was problably Barry; raised by Smurf from the age of 12. Here’s one thing “Dead to Me,” the fourth episode of Animal Kingdom, offers that I didn’t expect based on its first three episodes: an honest-to-God Biblical reference—especially one coming from Pope (Shawn Hatosy), the live wire of the Cody family. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the animalkingdom community. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The performances aren’t the problem, although if Barkin is going to play a vamp, she should tap her inner Joan Collins a little deeper. We don't take stupid risks. Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom season 4 episode 3 may be life-and-death or Smurf … or at least it could be at some point. Tonight on TNT Animal Kingdom airs with an all-new Tuesday, June 28 season 1 episode 4 called, “Dead to Me” and we have your weekly Animal Kingdom recap below. Pope made a comment in the very first episode (right after he and J steal the car) that kind of suggested that, but it's never really been touched on again. She has loved Baz since she was 16, but Smurf has always tried to keep them away from each other. Baz was raised by Smurf from the age of 12. Throughout season 3, Lucy helps Pope investigate Baz's murder while lying that she had nothing to do with the theft of Smurf's money. Despite his quiet semblance, he is manipulative and self-centered. One moment coddling, the next menacing, the unpredictable and manipulative Smurf has a warped emotional hold over "her boys" that makes them fear and resent her while still vying for her love and approval. This movie was the inspiration for the American TV spin-off set in San Diego. Smurf died on Animal Kingdom but does this mean that actress Ellen Barkin is leaving the show completely? Didnt darren say something about it in the last episode? After ignoring Pope's cries, throughout the flashbacks, Smurf eventually picks him up and sings to him, proving that as everyone said, she really did love him. Also, technically she could sleep with Baz, which seems like a very Smurfy thing to do…and by the way, who doesn’t want to sleep with Baz? If it happened, make it clear that it happened already. Smurf begins to realize that J is the true culprit in the thefts though he destroys the evidence linking him to it. Physical description Members. As the DA and Detective Pearce attempt to make a case against Smurf and the boys, she works with her attorneys to prove her innocence. J pays Pete's gang for Smurf's protection and she is outraged to learn that Billy is back and orders J to get him out of the house. Animal Kingdom is an American drama television series developed by Jonathan Lisco, based on the 2010 Australian film by David Michôd.The series follows a 17-year-old boy (), who, after the death of his mother, moves in with the Codys, a criminal family clan governed by matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody (Ellen Barkin).Animal Kingdom debuted on TNT on June 14, 2016. Ellen Barkin Animal Kingdom Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Finally, J shoots Smurf through the head from the side, killing her and her family makes plans to make it appear as if Smurf died peacefully in her sleep from the cancer. The cancer has spread to her lymph nodes, bones and liver, suggesting that Smurf's condition is stage 4 and ultimately terminal. Lucy is Baz's lover and later girlfriend. J's mom, Julia, wasn't close to most of her family. Janine 'Smurf" Cody is portrayed by Ellen Barkin. Smurf died on Animal Kingdom but does this mean that actress Ellen Barkin is leaving the show completely? I've been wondering about this since episode 1, which I think is what they want us to do. Janine Cody, known as Smurf, is the tough matriarch of her family and J's estranged grandmother. Not knowing the specifics adds to the creepiness. 27, We never set out to hurt anyone. During a meeting in a courthouse between the two women, Smurf confesses to having Baz killed to get Pope back. But “Animal Kingdom” is no great Shakes. 'Animal Kingdom' Newbie Emily Deschanel on Her Character Angela Facing Off With Smurf Plus, the former 'Bones' star teases Angela's intentions with the Codys. The letters sent after her death suggest that Smurf didn't expect Pope to outlive her and planned to cut everyone out even before Julia died as one of the letters was addressed to her. Something about how she doesnt do it with baz because he isnt her blood. Deran's father was Billy. Press J to jump to the feed. Created Aug 23, 2011. Barry Blackwell, known as Baz, is Smurf's adopted son and leader in the Codys' robberies. Miriam Cody (mother, deceased)Andrew Cody (son) Craig Cody (son) Deran Cody (son) Julia Cody (daughter, deceased) Barry Blackwell (adoptive son, deceased) Catherine Blackwell (adoptive daughter-in-law, deceased) Joshua Cody (grandson)Lena Blackwell (adoptive granddaughter)Nick Cody (grandson) Here is what the showrunner had to say. What are your thoughts? Had Tuesday’s Animal Kingdom been broadcast in Smell-O-Vision, its scent would have been a mixture of pie and flop sweat. We clearly know these guys have had fucked up childhoods already. I'm going to guess at some point something happened with Baz. He is the main protagonist of the series. Smurf uses Pete's gang to kidnap Lucy's brother Marco and demands an exchange of her money for Marco. Portrayed by We're not greedy. I think the writers keep very vague intentionally; keeps us guessing as to what the characters are really thinking. Animal Kingdom is an American drama television series developed by Jonathan Lisco. During this time, Billy and Jake also return, but Jake decides against telling Craig that he's his father. Although I also think that Pope and Julia endured some type of abuse, more so than the other boys. Pope and Julia's father is a man named Colin. Craig's father was Jake and was in a crew with Janine and Colin. Ellen Barkin Hints at Displeasure With Animal Kingdom Exit: 'Likes' Slew of Angry Fan Tweets, Cracks That She 'Left Her Boys a Hit TV Show' By Michael Ausiello / … J has a dark side he's keeping secret. Our recap of 'Animal Kingdom' Season 4, Episode 13, reveals who Smurf left all her loot to in her will. Animal Kingdom , … In season 4, flashbacks depict a young Smurf (played by Leila George) running jobs with her boyfriend Colin's gang Colin proves to be the father of Julia and Pope who was killed in a shootout with the police. Though the exchange goes through, Marco instigates a firefight that leaves Marco dead and Pope kidnapped. TNT's Animal Kingdom: ... And Smurf’s protection of J from her sons’ distrust earns her even more rancor from below. Pope said he delivered Darren when Smurf was pregnant with him The producer, Barkin, the actors... all say they are Smurfs natural sons,(except Bax) Its not just about being "Creepy" ...Smurf was probably molested and abused when she was young and past it on to her sons. Here’s one thing “Dead to Me,” the fourth episode of Animal Kingdom, offers that I didn’t expect based on its first three episodes: an honest-to-God Biblical reference—especially one coming from Pope (Shawn Hatosy), the live wire of the Cody family. In season 3, Smurf continues to run things from behind bars through J while attempting to get out of prison. Smurf She has loved Baz since she was 16, but Smurf has always tried to keep them away from each other. Eye color That scene with J in the hotel room was pretty creepy. With production on "Animal Kingdom" season 5 underway, we're taking a look at how the Codys would hold up in the "Sons of Anarchy" world. Having discovered the theft of several of her properties by her lawyer Morgan, Smurf sets out to investigate with Pope, particularly after Morgan is found dead. She was kicked out while pregnant and only took J to visit their family when he was a baby and toddler, but rarely, and then she stopped having any contact with her family. She has a son. I am so puzzled by this, it's creepy. J's mom, Julia, is Pope's twin sister, and his dad was said to be Barry Blackwell. Throughout season 3, Lucy helps Pope investigate Baz's murder while lying that she had nothing to do with the theft of Smurf's money. Below I make the case that Animal Kingdom is a modern fairytale.. I always thought Smurf used sexual manipulation to control the boys, but actual sex never took place. Pope subsequently believes Lucy's insistence that Smurf was the true killer, but Smurf uses Lena as leverage to get Pope to stay. Barry Blackwell, known as Baz, is Smurf's adopted son and leader in the Codys' robberies. - Smurf. But there it is, from his mouth to J’s ears as he is about to take him into a cemetery to find the grave of J’s late mother. She then demands a twenty percent cut for the boys to launder their money through her properties and sets out to recover her stolen money from Lucy. After her return, Smurf resumes a brief sexual relationship with Billy and revokes J's power of attorney. well, the Executive Producer did use the words "perverse" and "incestuous" when describing Smurf during the table reads (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-SdArWs8a8) so I think she might have, at the very least with Pope and maybe Julia. Smurf has been desperate to get out of prison and return to her old life but will she sacrifice her children for an early release? 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