“Essentially, Animal Kingdom Season 6 Episode 9 was a game-changer of an installment that seemingly marks the beginning of the end.” TV Fanatic · 3 years ago

“Just finished reading this review and the fact the reviewer is routing for Pope (a cold blooded murderer of a little girl's mother) is beyond comprehension. She is also disparaging a detective who is finally putting an end to this violence.” TV Fanatic · 3 years ago

Fans and critics alike are divided on the moral weight of the episode, with some routing for the Codys' escape and others feeling they are finally reaping what they've sown.

: The central event is Pope's arrest and subsequent confession to murdering Catherine Belen. Detective Thompson expertly manipulates Pope's guilt, using photos of Catherine's remains and threats against Amy and Lena to force a confession before his lawyer arrives.

Animal Kingdom 6×09: “Gethsemane” – Father Son Holy Gore

: Both brothers are emotionally devastated by the truth of Catherine's death. Deran fires his barback, Tommy, declaring "it's over," while Craig considers leaving Oceanside for Texas with Renn.

: While his uncles reel emotionally, J remains focused on the business. He offers Penny an apartment, a move critics note is eerily similar to how Smurf used properties to isolate and control others. Critical Analysis