Animal Control was on my Binge watchlist for a fairly long time. The FOX original network, workplace comedy is currently awaiting the release of its fourth season.
Back in May, the series was renewed for a fourth season. Scheduled to stream/air in 2026. Fox kind of has cut a large chunk of its original series. So what's the series all about? A group of animal control workers in Seattle begin to see their lives complicated by humans and not so much by animals.
After 31 episodes back-to-back, I feel like I know these characters now.
So I wait patiently for the fourth season to land on Binge, along with waiting for FOX to announce its return date in 2026.
I swear to god I used to follow, Krystal Smith (who plays Bettany in season 2/3) on YourTube. She was a hoot, while being a good addition to this ensemble cast, which from time to time includes Ken Jeong as Lee Park, a well-respected dog whisperer.
Also starring across the three seasons, Joel McHale as Frank Shaw, a bitter and cynical Senior Animal Control Officer. He was a cop who was fired from the force after discovering evidence of corruption in his precinct. He is sarcastic and quick-witted, prone to making satirical remarks about his co-workers. Later episodes reveal that much of his behaviour is bravado and he is actually very depressed and self-conscious.
Vella Lovell as Emily Price, the good-natured director at the A.C. Northwest precinct. She can be anxious and often awkward in social situations. She's chipper and spunky and surprisingly competitive, butting heads with Templeton when he makes comments about wanting her job. She also displays a creative side, such as when she dresses up the animals for photoshoots to post on social media.
Michael Rowland as Fred "Shred" Taylor, Frank's partner. An idealistic amateur Animal Control officer and a former professional snowboarder. His idealism causes him to deflect the negativity that his precinct often dishes out.
Ravi V. Patel as Amit Patel, one of the Animal Control officers of Frank's precinct and Victoria's partner. He is pessimistic and frequently overwhelmed by his large family. When he is away from his family he tends to become absorbed in reckless or childish activities.
Grace Palmer as Victoria Sands, a street-smart Animal Control officer from New Zealand and Amit's partner. She has a laid-back personality, frequently indulging in various drugs and casual sex. She and Frank have an ongoing prank war that borders on flirtation.
It is a super simple watch. Not as good as Abbott Elementary (despite it also starring Josh Segarra as Parker) but still easy, relaxing and good to have on after a long ass day!
Sadly it also doesn't get the viewers or the award recognition that Abbott Elementary scores.
In my mind, season four next year may be the last. Not that its bad, just it may have run its course. Also FOX appears broke AF!
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