Overview
Summary of Amy Wheeler, a recurring character from Animal Kingdom, including background, relationships, and key plot involvement across seasons 2, 3, and 6.
Character Profile
- Attends a Protestant church; co-leads Bible study three nights weekly.
- Working to regain custody of son, Christopher, after DUI crash incident.
- Brother Nate disapproves of her relationship with Pope.
- Portrayed by Jennifer Landon; first seen in Karma; last seen in Incognito.
- Episode count: 13; height listed as 5'7"; gender: female.
Key Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
| Name | Amy Wheeler |
| Status | Recurring character |
| Portrayed By | Jennifer Landon |
| Romance | Andrew “Pope” Cody (ex-boyfriend) |
| Children | Christopher (son) |
| Relatives | Nate (brother) |
| First Appearance | Karma |
| Last Appearance | Incognito |
| Episode Count | 13 |
| Affiliations | Local Protestant church, Bible study leader |
| Goal | Regain custody of Christopher |
Season 2 Highlights
- Meets Pope during Cody scouting of a megachurch heist; discusses mission weekend fundraising (~$300,000 prior year).
- Invites Pope and Lena to kids’ softball; reveals DUI crash and custody loss; bonds with Pope after mutual confessions.
- Praises Pope’s $200 mission donation; after intimacy, learns the mission funds were stolen; experiences emotional fallout.
- Pope exhibits anxiety/depression; repeatedly says he “hurt somebody.” Confesses murdering Catherine; Amy panics and expels him.
- Later comforts a distraught, injured Pope on her doorstep despite boundaries.
Season 3 Note
- Mentioned in appearances list; no additional narrative detail provided.
Season 6 Highlights
- Working as a waitress; still pursuing custody of Christopher.
- ER encounter prompts dinner with Pope; she apologizes for judging him; says judgment belongs to God.
- Sets boundary to be friends; Pope agrees.
- Detective Louise Thompson confronts her; Amy confirms Pope’s confession, becoming an accessory for not reporting earlier.
- Pope learns this and confesses to protect her; receives her cross necklace and keeps it in jail.
- Cody brothers see Amy as a threat; consider killing her to prevent testimony; Pope rejects the idea outright.
Appearances
| Season | Episodes |
|---|
| 2 | Karma; Bleed For It; Broken Boards; Forgive Us Our Trespasses; Cry Havoc; Grace; Custody; Treasure; The Leopard; You Will Be Gutted |
| 3 | The Hyenas |
| 6 | Covet; Incognito |
Notable Quotes
- “I try to do things, little things... the person who made those mistakes isn't who I really am.”
Decisions
- Amy decides to remain friends with Pope post-dinner.
- Pope decides to confess to Catherine’s murder to protect Amy from accessory charges.