description Rake (Australian) Overview
Rake is an Australian television drama that aired on ABC from 2010 to 2018, with Richard Roxburgh playing Sydney barrister Cleaver Greene. Greene is an able courtroom advocate whose clients often face unusual or morally difficult cases, while his debts, addictions, relationships, and impulsive choices destabilize his private life. The series combines legal drama with dark comedy and is intended for adult viewers interested in character-driven courtroom stories.
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Who is Cleaver Greene in the Australian series Rake?
Cleaver is a gifted but self-destructive Sydney barrister played by Richard Roxburgh. He repeatedly wins difficult cases while creating new problems through gambling, debt, drugs and chaotic relationships.
How many seasons of the Australian Rake were made?
ABC produced five seasons between 2010 and 2018. Richard Roxburgh remained the central performer throughout the run.
Is the Australian Rake the same series as the American version with Greg Kinnear?
No. The American adaptation starred Greg Kinnear and ran for one season on Fox, while the original Australian series stars Richard Roxburgh and has a distinctly Sydney setting.
Are Cleaver Greene's clients based on real Australian cases?
The series uses fictional clients and deliberately heightened legal situations. Its satire nevertheless draws on recognizable Australian politics, media culture and the customs of the New South Wales bar.
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