Rake 2010
What is Rake?
Rake is an Australian television series produced by Essential Media and Entertainment for ABC TV. The drama and comedy series stars Richard Roxburgh as Cleaver Greene, a brilliant but self-destructive Sydney barrister who defends usually guilty clients.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 4, 2010
- Last aired
- Oct 7, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU
- Networks
- ABC TV
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 67 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 40 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~55 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC TV
- Viewing time
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Overview
Rake is an Australian television series produced by Essential Media and Entertainment for ABC TV. The drama and comedy series stars Richard Roxburgh as Cleaver Greene, a brilliant but self-destructive Sydney barrister who defends usually guilty clients. Cleaver Greene is not about politics, morality, or even justice, but rather is about the law. Driven by a passion for the law, he uses his formidable intelligence and encyclopedic knowledge of human nature and legal codes to defend people whom society and the justice system might otherwise convict without a fair trial, guaranteeing they receive a diligent defense. The character is loosely based on Charles Waterstreet, one of Sydney's most colorful barristers who is also an author and co-creator of the show. Both the fictional Greene and Waterstreet hold a Bachelor of Law from the University of New South Wales. The series aired for five seasons from 4 November 2010 to 7 October 20.
Should you watch it?
“Follow brilliant, self-destructive Sydney barrister Cleaver Greene as he defends indefensible clients.”
- Starring Richard Roxburgh as the brilliant and self-destructive Sydney barrister Cleaver Greene.
- Features compelling legal cases defending clients whom society might otherwise convict without a fair trial.
- Rooted in the real-life inspiration of one of Sydney's most colourful barristers, Charles Waterstreet.
- The main character is deeply self-destructive and described by his ex-wife as unreliable.
Watch it if you enjoy complex legal dramas starring brilliant, flawed defense attorneys.
The series blends drama and comedy, rated TV-MA, and explores the chaotic professional and personal life of its protagonist.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 R v Murray Mytharc Nov 4, 2010
- E2 R v Marx Core Nov 11, 2010
- E3 R v Dana Core Nov 18, 2010
- E4 R v Lorton Core Nov 25, 2010
- E5 R v Chandler Core Dec 2, 2010
- E6 R v Langhorn Core Dec 9, 2010
- E7 R v Tanner Mytharc Dec 16, 2010
- E8 R v Corella Mytharc Dec 23, 2010
Frequently asked questions
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Whether it is worth watching?
It features a strong central performance by Richard Roxburgh as a brilliant yet self-destructive barrister defending unusual clients.
Binge duration?
The series aired for five seasons from 4 November 2010 to 7 October.
Essential episodes?
All episodes follow the legal defenses led by the brilliant and complex Cleaver Greene.
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