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5.8/10 by 70 users
Cleverman (2016)
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.
Writing:
- Leah Purcell
- Wayne Blair
Release Date:
Wed, Jun 01, 2016
Country: NZ | AU
Language: En
Runtime: 52
Country: NZ | AU
Language: En
Runtime: 52
Hunter Page-Lochard
Koen West
Iain Glen
Jarrod Slade
Rob Collins
Waruu West
Frances O'Connor
Charlotte Cleary
Deborah Mailman
Aunty Linda
Season 2:
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.
Waruu takes a position in government for the Inclusion Initiative. Koen vows to do whatever he can to help the Hairy people.
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.
Koen fears his powers are diminishing. Darana is appalled by Jarli's actions. Waruu learns vital information about the nulla nulla.
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.
Allegiances are tested when Jarli takes action in the city. Waruu possesses the one thing that can kill Koen.