Know Thy Enemy

"Know Thy Enemy" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of Animal Kingdom, which aired on 9 July 2019.

Synopsis
J gains favor with Smurf as he puts together the plan for a new job; Angela learns more about what Smurf has been hiding; Craig explores his new relationship with Renn; Pope struggles with his changing role in the family.

Summary
Flashbacks continue to depict a young Smurf with her boyfriend's gang, and it's implied that she has become pregnant. In the present Pope struggles to deal with Smurf's cancer with the help of Angela who refuses Smurf's attempts to bribe her to leave. Craig continues to deal with the return of Renn and her pregnancy before she takes off again. J begins plotting a new job involving his new girlfriend's family and a festival. Smurf continues searching for the person speaking to the cops and secretly buys a bag of high-powered weapons before stealing a car and taking off. Guilt-stricken, Adrian admits the truth to Deran and decides to decline working with Pierce, even if it means he goes to jail. Pierce pushes him to reconsider, and Adrian decides to move out rather than continue to put Deran at risk. Deran is filled with guilt over killing Colby to protect Adrian, having never taken a life before. Despite Adrian's lies, Deran decides to work things out with him while keeping Adrian's actions secret from everyone else.

Main Cast

 * Finn Cole as Joshua "J" Cody
 * Ellen Barkin as Janine "Smurf" Cody
 * Shawn Hatosy as Andrew "Pope" Cody
 * Ben Robson as Craig Cody
 * Jake Weary as Deran Cody
 * Sohvi Rodriguez as Mia Benitez (credit only)