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Shawn Hatosy Regrets 'Animal Kingdom' Series Finale
27 Apr
Summary
- Actor Shawn Hatosy expressed dissatisfaction with the 'Animal Kingdom' series finale.
- He felt Pope Cody's character deserved a more fitting conclusion.
- The show's 2022 finale left Pope in a likely fatal situation by the pool.
Despite "Animal Kingdom" concluding its run in 2022, actor Shawn Hatosy continues to reflect on its ending. Speaking in 2025, Hatosy revealed his dissatisfaction with how the series finale treated his character, Pope Cody. He described Pope as a complex figure who evolved from an initially unlikeable and disturbed individual into a fan favorite over the show's 75 episodes.
Hatosy believed Pope's journey warranted a more conclusive and less ambiguous ending than what was presented. The series finale saw Pope slumped by a pool, strongly implying his death, a fate Hatosy felt did not adequately honor the character's significant development and emotional arc. The actor's comments come as the show experiences renewed interest following its addition to Netflix.
