Series synopsis
Cleverman is a drama crime mystery sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on ABC TV on June 1, 2016. It ended on August 2, 2017. It was created by Leah Purcell, Wayne Blair. It stars Hunter Page-Lochard, Iain Glen, Rob Collins and Frances O'Connor.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Hunter Page-Lochard as Koen West
- Iain Glen as Jarrod Slade
- Rob Collins as Waruu West
- Frances O'Connor as Charlotte Cleary
- Ryan Corr as Blair Finch
- Stef Dawson as Ash Kerry
- Deborah Mailman as Aunty Linda
- Tasma Walton as Araluen
Supporting cast
- Tony Briggs as Boondee
- Jada Alberts as Nerida
- Tamala Shelton as Alinta
- Rarriwuy Hick as Latani
- Alexis Lane as Kora
- Tysan Towney as Djukara
- Andrew McFarlane as Geoff Matthews
Guest cast
- Robyn Nevin
- Mark Simpson as Holbeck
- Megan O'Connell as CA Officer Farugia
- Jesse Rowles as Man 1 / CA Officer
- Kasia Stelmach as Beautiful Woman
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | June 2, 2016 | June 2, 2016 |
| Season 1 | 6 | June 1, 2016 | July 6, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 6 | June 28, 2017 | August 2, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Containment Authority A behind the scenes look at the vast and intricately woven world of Cleverman. |
June 2, 2016 |
| 2 |
The 'Cleverman' A behind the scenes look at the vast and intricately woven world of Cleverman. |
June 2, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Zone A behind the scenes look at the vast and intricately woven world of Cleverman. |
June 2, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
First Contact 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. |
June 1, 2016 |
| 2 |
Containment Koen is mystified by his strange new powers. Looking for answers, he heads into The Zone. Aunty Linda realizes there is a new Cleverman. |
June 8, 2016 |
| 3 |
A Free Ranger Problems at the Containment Center create further panic; while both Waruu and Koen reject Slade’s offer to help in a mysterious laboratory. |
June 15, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Revival 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. |
June 28, 2017 |
| 2 |
Bindawu Waruu takes a position in government for the Inclusion Initiative. Koen vows to do whatever he can to help the Hairy people. |
July 5, 2017 |
| 3 |
Dark Clouds 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. |
July 12, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 1, 2016 |
| Last aired | August 2, 2017 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |