Ep 4. Tank

In Animal Kingdom season 4 episode 4, titled "Tank," tensions rise within the Cody family as they continue to navigate the aftermath of Smurf's unexpected death. The episode starts with Pope still struggling to come to terms with his grief and feeling disconnected from his family. Meanwhile, Deran is preoccupied with his new business venture and clashes with Craig regarding how to handle a potential problem. J struggles to maintain control of his relationships both with Nicky and with the Cody family.

The primary plotline in this episode revolves around a job that the Cody boys plan to pull. They plan to rob a military tank from a military convoy that is passing through. Deran sees this as an opportunity to obtain a new sales partner for his drug business. Craig also is interested in the plan, but Pope is hesitant. Later on, J and Pope have a disagreement that causes Pope to go rogue during the heist, putting everyone in danger. The heist proves to be more difficult than the Codys expected, and things quickly spiral out of control.

As the boys are carrying out their plan, they begin to act erratically and argue amongst each other. In the chaotic moments of the heist, they underestimate the task and quickly realize they may be in over their heads. Craig and Deran try to take control of the situation, but their leadership is challenged as each member of the group begins to spiral.

The episode also deals with J's complicated relationship with Nicky. J and Nicky continue to dance around each other, struggling to maintain a healthy balance between their feelings for each other and the danger that surrounds J's life. J is grappling with whether he should bring Nicky into the family fold and let her in on the dangerous and immoral activities they're involved in.

There are also underlying tensions between J and his uncles as they vie for control over the family's criminal enterprise. With tensions simmering close to a boiling point, Craig's new hire puts the family at risk prompting tensions to continue rising.

In conclusion, episode four of season 4, "Tank," is an intense and action-packed episode that leaves no room for dull moments. It deals with the dynamics between the Cody family members, their relationships, and their motivations, as they continue to navigate a post-Smurf world. With a high-stakes heist and the tense relationships amongst the Codys, this episode of Animal Kingdom is not one to miss.