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Rake

  • TV Series
  • 2010–2018
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Richard Roxburgh in Rake (2010)
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Cleaver Greene is a drug addict who has a massive gambling debt with some very shady characters and is in love with a prostitute. He's also a very good criminal lawyer, capable of winning un... Read allCleaver Greene is a drug addict who has a massive gambling debt with some very shady characters and is in love with a prostitute. He's also a very good criminal lawyer, capable of winning unwinnable cases.Cleaver Greene is a drug addict who has a massive gambling debt with some very shady characters and is in love with a prostitute. He's also a very good criminal lawyer, capable of winning unwinnable cases.

  • Creators
    • Peter Duncan
    • Richard Roxburgh
    • Charles Waterstreet
  • Stars
    • Richard Roxburgh
    • Matt Day
    • Kate Box
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    • Creators
      • Peter Duncan
      • Richard Roxburgh
      • Charles Waterstreet
    • Stars
      • Richard Roxburgh
      • Matt Day
      • Kate Box
    • 119User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 31 nominations total

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    Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh
    • Cleaver Greene
    • 2010–2018
    Matt Day
    Matt Day
    • David Potter
    • 2010–2018
    Kate Box
    Kate Box
    • Nicole
    • 2010–2018
    Caroline Brazier
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    • 2010–2018
    Adrienne Pickering
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    • Melissa Partridge
    • 2010–2018
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    • 2010–2016
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    • 2012–2018
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    • 2010–2016
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    • 2010–2016
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    • 2010–2016
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    • 2010–2018
    Lachlan Judd
    • Adam Meagher
    • 2010–2014
    Sonia Todd
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    • Jane Greene
    • 2010–2018
    Marta Kaczmarek
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    • 2014–2018
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    • 2010–2014
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    • 2016–2018
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    • 2012–2016
    • Creators
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      • Richard Roxburgh
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    10rven3

    Australian to the core

    The news that Series 4 of "Rake" is to begin on Australian free-to-air TV on 19th May this year has brought me out of the cupboard to comment on this series as a whole (so far.)

    Brilliant doesn't even begin to describe it. The names Peter Duncan and Andrew Knight as co-writers of much of the first 3 series' is generally a recipe for classy, tight writing. The concept, the delivery, the moral ambiguities, the lines nudged and then stepped over - it is all very, very Australian, and so typically modern Australia is it that perhaps it should not have been re-made with a US cast. The cast of this is universally brilliant, with Richard Roxburgh receiving a special mention from me, because any other actor may not have been able to walk that fine line between (almost) law-abiding citizen and absolute rogue, coming out after all his scrapes and gaol terms as someone we are prepared to forgive (almost) anything. The writing and acting of Cleaver Greene's relationship with his son is worth a special mention, in particular the odd turn this relationship takes in S.3 - just classic.

    I'll make mention also of the subject matter in Ep 5 of S.1, where Sam Neill guest stars with Heather Mitchell. It's the "family dog" episode, and on first viewing I thought, 'did I just see that, or did I imagine it?'. According to Charles Waterstreet, whose experiences as a Barrister in Sydney provided the inspiration for the character of Cleaver Greene, the case of the stolen DVD made by the good doctor and his wife was based upon a real life case. This is an instance of real life being far more outrageous than fiction.

    I can give this series - so far, at least - no less that 10/10.
    9kgratton

    Anti-hero is a sympathetic character

    Every once in a (long) while the Australian TV industry can dig up a gem. You're never quite sure which network will produce the next 'East West 101' or 'MDA', but chances are that an intriguing new show will turn up on the government-owned ABC.

    That is certainly the case with 'Rake', which I understand has been signed off for a third season - and is also the model for an American version to go into production shortly.

    I wouldn't have bothered writing a review for this series, but felt compelled to respond to remarks from reviewer colbur-1. Many of the actors making cameo appearances in this show are well-known names, as other reviewers have noted, but of the regulars probably only Richard Roxburgh would be well known outside the framework of this series.

    Regrettably, I don't see any of the "cringeworthy jingoism" or 1960s insularity. This is an immensely entertaining show if you can stand the robust language and moral ambivalence. But even in that context the heroic stature of Matt Day's character serves as a foil to Roxburgh's.

    The beauty of this series, beyond the wonderful character development, is that the stories overcome that stumbling block of Australian film and TV: mediocre script writing. Being based on reality and frequently drawing on true life situations 'Rake' eases willing suspension of disbelief even as it descends further into the surreal.

    It's a show that will shock and amuse; it's by no means a typical sitcom, but it's real life, with its flawed villains and cynics - mostly with their redeeming virtues. Even farm girl-turned-mobster and part-time lusty wench Kirsty - played by Robyn Malcolm - has her own reasons for her actions.

    And if that isn't enough to draw you in to watch this show, I don't know what will.
    10kimmoth

    One of Australia's best shows

    I was overjoyed to hear this show is back, and stunned to realise I'd forgotten about it (although it's been a year without a season).

    Being reminded of its existence, let alone the prospect of another season, was enough to cause uncontrollable grinning.

    I love everything about it. The production values, the writing, the casting, the acting, it's all superb. But what I love most about it is the show's timbre; its aim and stance; its beautifully human angle. Many bonus points also for the regular moments of absolute hilarity.

    After watching the first episode of the second season, I can't wait for next week... this will get the long months waiting for the final instalment of Breaking Bad off to a good start.
    8purrlgurrl

    Aussie TV well worth your time if you love a good bad boy . . .

    Not being Australian and completely unfamiliar with Australian TV, I came to Rake without any expectations or preconceived notions. I find the show is hilarious and mesmerizing at the same time, in no small part due to Roxburgh's performance. He's terrific as a cad with a heart of 14K gold plated brass.

    In some ways, Rake is reminiscent of, but doesn't imitate, the great Robbie Coltrane series, Cracker, with both lead characters brilliant in their professional lives, yet exasperatingly self-destructive train wrecks once they're off the clock.

    The show's been Americanized by Fox, starring Greg Kinnear (an actor of whom I'm a big fan), but I'm avoiding the Fox series because I've been told the edge of the Australian original was sanded down for American audiences. But, it's the sharp edge that I enjoy. If you can get your hands on the OZ version of Rake, you ought to watch it. It's really good TV.
    9bjarias

    ...BRAVO Australia!

    For shows this damn good the seasons just come to an end WAY too quickly. From the very first episode you're hooked, and streaming them is a pita cause you can't stop watching 'em. It becomes a marathon, and you only must stop cause you're seriously cutting into your zzz-time. Haven't looked it up yet, but I truly do hope this one stays around.. I know I could see myself enjoying it for a minimum of a handful of seasons...(but did read somewhere that more than likely three will be the last). There are so many outstanding performances, just select most any name, but just to single out one, and although she only appeared ever so briefly, Toni Collette shows in such an absurdly brief time how magnificent an actor she truly is, her range of character is just incredible. BRAVO Australia!!.. for such an outstanding production. Not all seasons are equal.. the third weaker than the the first two (prison doing a lot of the damage). Still pretty good overall, and had they allotted more air time to Adrienne Pickering .. bit.ly/1dvp5g5 .. (and TC), it could've been that much better. PS.. and I'm absolutely clueless why the US counterpart on Fox was ever produced and aired at all.. it is atrocious.

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      Cleaver Greene's character is loosely based on one of Sydney's most colourful barristers, an author and co-creator of Rake, Charles Waterstreet. Both (fictional) Greene and Waterstreet have a Bachelor of Law from the University of New South Wales.
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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2010 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Polish
      • Indonesian
      • Turkish
    • Also known as
      • Рейк
    • Filming locations
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Easy Tiger Productions
      • Essential Media & Entertainment
      • Blow by Blow Productions
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD
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