Rake
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Status:
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Season 5:
Ended on October 07, 2018 -
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"The life and times of Cleaver Greene: a masterclass in professional brilliance and personal chaos."
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Series Deep Dive:
Season: 5
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Aug 19, 2018 | Greene v The World | |
| E2 | Aug 26, 2018 | Greene v The United States | |
| E3 | Sep 02, 2018 | Evans v Greene | |
| E4 | Sep 09, 2018 | Gold and Greene v Red | |
| E5 | Sep 16, 2018 | Greene v Diaries | |
| E6 | Sep 23, 2018 | Greene v The Unflushables | |
| E7 | Sep 30, 2018 | Greene v Mid-Winter | |
| E8 | Oct 07, 2018 | Greene v The Reckoning |
Series Legacy & Historical Archive
Franchise Status: Concluded
Rake remains a definitive pillar of legal dramedy television, having concluded its influential run on ABC. The series carved out a unique space in the Australian cultural landscape by presenting Cleaver Greene, a brilliantly flawed barrister whose personal life was as chaotic as his professional victories were unlikely. Its legacy is rooted in a fearless willingness to satirize the inner workings of the judiciary and the parliament, blending high-stakes courtroom drama with a biting, irreverent wit that felt both deeply local and universally relatable. By eschewing the traditional moralizing of legal procedurals, the show invited viewers into a world where the line between the law and justice was perpetually blurred.
The enduring rewatch value of the series lies in its masterful character writing and the magnetic performance of Richard Roxburgh. Fans return to the show not just for the intricate legal puzzles, but for the evolving dynamics of Cleaver’s dysfunctional family and his circle of long-suffering friends. It serves as a time capsule of Sydney’s evolving social fabric while maintaining a timeless quality through its exploration of human fallibility and the resilience of the underdog. As a staple of modern television, it continues to influence the portrayal of complex anti-heroes, ensuring its place as a cornerstone of contemporary Australian storytelling.
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Technical Details
- Network: ABC TV
- Seasons: 5
- Years: 2010 - 2018
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
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