Joshua "J" Cody is a fictional character from the television series Animal Kingdom. He is portrayed by actor Finn Cole and is the youngest member of the Cody family, known for their criminal activities. J is the grandson of the family's matriarch, Smurf, and becomes increasingly involved in the family's illegal operations throughout the series. Initially, J is a troubled teenager who moves in with his relatives after the death of his mother. As the series progresses, he navigates the complexities of loyalty, crime, and family dynamics, ultimately seeking his own identity within the dangerous world of the Cody family.