Into the Black

"Into the Black" is the sixth episode of the fourth season of Animal Kingdom, which aired on 2 July 2019.

Synopsis
Smurf learns of a new threat to the family. Craig tracks down Frankie. Deran makes a dangerous decision so he can protect Adrian.

Summary
Flashbacks continue to depict a young Smurf with her boyfriend's gang robbing a commune. The leader is revealed to be someone who sexually abused Smurf as a child against whom she seeks revenge. In the present Smurf undergoes cancer treatment and learns from her detective friend that someone close to the family is talking to the cops while Adrian's DEA handler and Pierce pressure him to help take down the family. Smurf sends J to find out who is talking to the cops, but J follows Smurf to her medical treatment and learns the truth about her cancer. Pope and Angela continue their relationship while Craig confronts Frankie and discovers she was trying to use him to get close to Smurf. After the DEA takes down Jack, the man with whom Adrian was helping them, Colby, one of Deran's old crew, attempts to blackmail Deran for twenty thousand dollars. Instead, Deran kills him and places the blame for talking to the cops on Colby.

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)