Storyline

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.

First Aired

2016-06-01
Last Aired

2017-08-02
Creator

Leah Purcell
Genre

Drama, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Seasons

2
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ABC TV

Keywords:

future dystopia xenophobia aboriginal indigenous peoples aboriginal mythology

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Season 1

Season 2

1. First Contact

A series of unexplained violent attacks in the city are blamed on the newly discovered 'Hairypeople', ...More

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.Less

52mins 2016-06-01

2. Containment

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

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

52mins 2016-06-08

3. A Free Ranger

Problems at the Containment Center create further panic; while both Waruu and Koen reject Slade’s offe...More

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

52mins 2016-06-15

4. Sun and Moon

The Hairies are blamed for the continuing deaths. As tensions mount, Waruu demands Koen use his Clever...More

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

52mins 2016-06-22

5. A Man of Vision

Charlotte agrees to one last attempt at IVF at a clinic offering new technology. Slade offers Waruu a...More

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

52mins 2016-06-29

6. Terra Nullius

As the Containment Authority prepares to clear the city of Hairypeople, Koen must finally face his des...More

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

52mins 2016-07-06

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Cast

Hunter Page-Lochard

Koen West

Iain Glen

Jarrod Slade

Rob Collins

Waruu West

Frances O'Connor

Charlotte Cleary

Deborah Mailman

Aunty Linda

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Cleverman

A Review by tmdb80625884 6

Written by tmdb80625884 on 2018-06-03

S01: In a world where xenophobia, fear and the idea of walls begin to resurface with more and more force, **Cleverman** explores the persp... read more

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A Review by tmdb80625884

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 Aus...