Animal Kingdom (2016–2022)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.0

Overview

The series centers on 17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody, who moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch Janine "S...

Starring Cast

Shawn Hatosy • Ben Robson • Jake Weary

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Shawn Hatosy • Ben Robson • Jake Weary

Where to watch

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film presents a morally ambiguous world where both criminals and law enforcement engage in manipulative and destructive behavior, focusing on an individual's struggle for survival rather than promoting a specific political ideology or offering a societal solution.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a cast that primarily reflects a traditional demographic, focusing on a white Australian criminal family without intentional race or gender-swapped roles. Its narrative critiques the specific criminal subculture and toxic family dynamics rather than broadly challenging traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Animal Kingdom offers a largely positive portrayal through Deran Cody's complex arc. His long-term relationship with Adrian is depicted with depth and genuine affection, navigating the challenges of a criminal family and societal pressures. While obstacles are significant, the show consistently validates Deran's identity and his love, framing external forces as the source of conflict rather than his sexuality itself.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The television series "Animal Kingdom" is an adaptation of the 2010 Australian film. All primary characters, including the Cody family members and their associates, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material. No character canonically established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender in the show.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The main characters in the TV series "Animal Kingdom" are direct adaptations of the 2010 Australian film's characters. All core family members retain the same race as their film counterparts, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as another.