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Cleverman

Cleverman

20165.72 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

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.

Created by Ryan Griffen
Written by Ryan Griffen
Produced by Ryan Griffen
NetworksABC TV

Top Cast

Hunter Page-Lochard

Hunter Page-Lochard

Koen West

Iain Glen

Iain Glen

Jarrod Slade

Rob Collins

Rob Collins

Waruu West

Frances O'Connor

Frances O'Connor

Charlotte Cleary

Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman

Aunty Linda

Themes & Keywords

futuredystopiaxenophobiaaboriginalindigenous peoplesaboriginal mythology

About Cleverman

Cleverman is a drama, crime, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of future, dystopia, xenophobia, aboriginal, indigenous peoples, aboriginal mythology. Created by Ryan Griffen, it stars Hunter Page-Lochard, Iain Glen, Rob Collins. 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.

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