Cleverman

A grim, myth-tinged dystopia that feels urgent and angry, mixing superhero unease with real-world injustice.

Created by

Leah Purcell, Wayne Blair

Genres

Drama, Crime, Mystery

Starring

Hunter Page-Lochard, Iain Glen, Rob Collins

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, earnest and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, identity, family, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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