Absolutely. Nicky’s death is a gut punch, but it’s also the moment Animal Kingdom stops playing nice. If you can survive her demise, you can survive anything—including Pope’s “sad boi” monologues and Smurf’s fourth-dynasty scheme number 47. Just don’t get attached to any characters with a pulse. Especially if they own a garden hose.
And hey, if you’re ever tempted to date a mysterious beach guy with a dark family secret, remember Nicky. She died for your TV entertainment. Pour one out for her—preferably not with a hose.
