COLLECTION · Series · 2016

Cleverman

Name: Cleverman
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Duration: 52 min
Rating: 5.8

In the near future, creatures from ancient Aboriginal mythology endowed with extraordinary physical traits have emerged and must coexist with humans. Known as 'Hairypeople' they battle for survival in a world that wants to exploit and destroy them. One young man – The Cleverman – struggles with his own power and the responsibility to unite this divided world, but he must first overcome a deep estrangement from his older brother.

Source: TMDB

* 5.8 (79)ActionAdventureCrimeDramaFantasyMysteryScience FictionUnited States · Australia

Creators

Leah Purcell · Wayne Blair

Countries

United States · Australia

Studios

ABC TV · Pukeko Pictures · Goalpost Pictures

Runtime

52 min/ep

Age rating

TV-14

Release

01/06/2016

Score

5.8 / 10 (79)

Awards and nominations

2016: John Hinde Award for Excellence in Science-Fiction Writing at the AWGIEs , for the screenplay

Where to watch

Streaming

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Seasons and episodes

Specials

4 episodes · 2016

Episode 1. Containment Authority

2016-06-02

A behind the scenes look at the vast and intricately woven world of Cleverman.

Episode 2. The 'Cleverman'

2016-06-02

A behind the scenes look at the vast and intricately woven world of Cleverman.

Episode 3. The Zone

2016-06-02

A behind the scenes look at the vast and intricately woven world of Cleverman.

Episode 4. Theme Song

2016-06-02

A behind the scenes look at the creation of the theme song for Cleverman.

Season 1

6 episodes · 2016

Episode 1. First Contact

2016-06-01 · 52 min

A series of unexplained violent attacks in the city are blamed on the newly discovered 'Hairypeople', who have been living and passing amongst us, without our knowledge.

Episode 2. Containment

2016-06-08 · 52 min

Koen is mystified by his strange new powers. Looking for answers, he heads into The Zone. Aunty Linda realizes there is a new Cleverman.

Episode 3. A Free Ranger

2016-06-15 · 52 min

Problems at the Containment Center create further panic; while both Waruu and Koen reject Slade’s offer to help in a mysterious laboratory.

Episode 4. Sun and Moon

2016-06-22 · 52 min

The Hairies are blamed for the continuing deaths. As tensions mount, Waruu demands Koen use his Cleverman powers to halt the murders.

Episode 5. A Man of Vision

2016-06-29 · 52 min

Charlotte agrees to one last attempt at IVF at a clinic offering new technology. Slade offers Waruu a deal he struggles to refuse.

Episode 6. Terra Nullius

2016-07-06 · 52 min

As the Containment Authority prepares to clear the city of Hairypeople, Koen must finally face his destiny as a Cleverman.

Season 2

6 episodes · 2017

Episode 1. Revival

2017-06-28 · 52 min

Koen must unite the hairy and human people of the Zone, who have scattered and disappeared across the City after the demolishing of their home.

Episode 2. Bindawu

2017-07-05 · 52 min

Waruu takes a position in government for the Inclusion Initiative. Koen vows to do whatever he can to help the Hairy people.

Episode 3. Dark Clouds

2017-07-12 · 52 min

Koen grows in power and understanding as he spends time with Uncle Jimmy. Meanwhile, Waruu discovers a dangerous new creature and is led by an old story to a substance he believes can vanquish the Cleverman.

Episode 4. Muya

2017-07-19 · 52 min

Koen fears his powers are diminishing. Darana is appalled by Jarli's actions. Waruu learns vital information about the nulla nulla.

Episode 5. Skin

2017-07-26 · 52 min

Koen targets Waruu's power base and confronts him, demanding he close the Inclusion Clinic. Waruu is unintimidated as he believes he has a very special weapon. Slade has Waruu's hair DNA tested and is stunned by the results.

Episode 6. Borrowed Time

2017-08-02 · 52 min

Allegiances are tested when Jarli takes action in the city. Waruu possesses the one thing that can kill Koen.

Cast by season

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User reviews

tmdb80625884

★ 6.0 / 10

S01: In a world where xenophobia, fear and the idea of walls begin to resurface with more and more force, **Cleverman** explores the perspectives of social identity and integration in a supernatural context that reimagines traditional Australian aboriginal tales. While I think **Cleverman** is an excellent recommendation, I sincerely believe that 6 episodes were not enough to cover the complexity of the lines and characters that they deployed, which is why the series' renewal is excellent news. S02: With reality getting closer and closer to fiction, **Cleverman** immerses us in the struggle to survive against an increasingly Orwellian state. While part of the initial emotion may have been lost, season two extends its universe, complicating political plots and constantly losing the line with reality. In the middle, the supernatural forces will become stronger, and **Cleverman** will claim the protagonism inside and outside the screen.

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Keywords

futuredystopiaxenophobiaaboriginalindigenous peoplesaboriginal mythology

Awards and nominations

2016: John Hinde Award for Excellence in Science-Fiction Writing at the AWGIEs , for the screenplay