Plot
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.
Cast
as Koen West
as Jarrod Slade
as Waruu West
as Charlotte Cleary
as Aunty Linda
Creator
Network
Status
Ended
First Aired Date
June 1, 2016
Last Aired Date
August 2, 2017
Production Companies
Pukeko Pictures
Goalpost Pictures
Type
Scripted
Number of Season
2
Number of Episodes
12
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Reviews
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 complexi…