Finnick

Finnick is a fennec fox and Nick's former partner from his con artist days before Nick joined the ZPD. He appears briefly in the series, primarily referenced through Nick's stories about his past.

Background

Before becoming a ZPD officer, Nick ran various cons throughout Zootopia with Finnick as his partner. Despite his small stature, Finnick was known for his deep voice, tough demeanor, and willingness to play whatever role a con required—including dressing as a baby elephant for the "pawpsicle hustle."

Role in the Series

S02E22 - "The Ask"

During a dinner conversation, Nick tells a story about Finnick involving a painting con. The story illustrates Nick's past as a hustler while also revealing his growth—the moral being that "you wanted the truth even when it hurt."

The exchange:

"You wanted the truth even when it hurt." / "I'm not sure that's a compliment." / "It is. Trust me."

S05E24 - "Always"

Finnick appears at the double wedding ceremony, representing Nick's life before the ZPD. His presence at the wedding acknowledges that Nick's past relationships remain part of who he is, even as he builds his future with Judy and the pack.

Relationships

Significance

Finnick represents Nick's past—the hustler life he left behind when he joined the ZPD. His occasional references in the series serve as reminders of how far Nick has come, from running cons on the streets to becoming a detective with a family.

His attendance at Nick and Judy's wedding symbolizes acceptance and continuity—Nick doesn't erase his past but integrates it into his present.