Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

Mjeteconer Just perfect...

Solidrariol Am I Missing Something?

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Luis Morais One shouldn't be surprised with the low ratings and scathing reviews coming from the wading, whining crowd of neanderthals with a TV who came across this series hoping that Australia kept quiet about the mistakes of past and present and was portrayed as the racial democracy it is still struggling to be. The ignorant will describe things that don't conform to their bigoted view of the world (as usual confusing fiction with documentary) as political correctness, liberal propaganda, leftist historical revisionism and whatever pair of words these real-life far-right sub-humans can support in their pea- sized brains when faced with a dystopian sci-fi happening right in their backyard.I believe the strength of this series lies in its ability to show how easy it is for humans to exert united oppression over those who are different. The series is not as nuanced as the film Crash (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/) or District 9 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1136608/) when it comes to portraying the deeper psychological aspects of race relations. Unfortunately at this level things can be very flat and divided into the old us vs. them without much history growing into the situation the characters are found.It also doesn't build up its background history too well. The series jump-starts at a point in history where things are well ahead and kicking off with government containment, persecutions and killings freely ongoing, unlike A Handmaid's Tale which does that pretty well without soaking one on infinite flashbacks.All in all, this is a good series to watch and I am having fun so far.

Mal What do you get when you cross BabaKiueria with BeDevil (google is your friend)? An illegitimate child called Cleverman and a tired old trope in search of a meme to promulgate.Season one has come and gone and I stuck it out to the end of "Schindler's Yowies" aka Cleverrman, but I am left with feelings reminiscent of that time when I was gagging for a refreshing cup of coffee only to discover the milk is past its use by date.When Andrew Macfarlane made an appearance I perked up in the vain hope that this meant Paul Cronin, Tony Bonner and James Laurenson might be about to make a comeback. Surely, in a show of cross-border cooperation, Paul could have called in VKC Matlock to have Tony fly his ranger chopper to the rescue with James (as boney) using his detective skills to fix the mess with the help of Cleverman conjuring the spirit of Ed Deveraux for advice. Now that would have been entertaining! I mean, if you are going to regurgitate ancient stereotypes why not go the whole hog?I didn't mention Skippy, as I have far too much respect for her non-partisan acting credentials and character depth. But I digress. I have to worry when concept creator and producer Ryan Griffen states in interview: "The premise of the show, I guess, is…is…umm..." I can empathise with his desperately juggling hand gestures and know how he feels because I'm trying to guess that there's meant to be more to it than the thin platitudes on offer. The cast makes no apologies; it is a metaphor for perceived attitudes toward aboriginal people and minorities, although Ryan apparently just remembers watching "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and wanted to make a similar film his son could relate to culturally. This offering, however, unlike the Marvel/DC crossover, finds itself sequestered in a laboratory somewhere having its DNA probed for meaning and direction along with the rest of the clones. The only Cleverman here is the one who suggested there were tax credits available for arts funding in Australia.It's time to pack some fresh laundry in our "ten canoes" and portage them over the "rabbit- proof fence" to a more productive and enlightened destination.

Nickthehungarian Cleverman mind-numbingly misses the mark. The plot travels slower than a snail through jelly but somehow, over six episodes there is still no character development or appeal to the main players. The acting is so mono-tone and wooden, staying focused on an entire episode is impossible. The dialogue is painful. "Hairies", I mean, come on, seriously?I saw someone mention Game of Thrones – I'd have to say no way do the women in Game of Thrones have as little agency as this. Seriously, everywhere but Australia they proactively stopped making programs with this sort of message in the 1980s. Take each episode of this and make a list in one column of all the crappy things that happen to the helpless women – including things like being cheated on, being lied to by a far more powerful partner, being shut out and ignored, being treated like a sperm dumpster, being shoved around, being forced into prostitution, being raped, being shot in the gut, or being shot in the head - then in a second column add all the things that actually happen in the plot, it is such an overt subtext. Not worth the time it took me to write this review.

s3276169 What to say about Cleverman? Its not exactly an entirely new concept but what it does, it does well.Certainly its a brave and very relevant series, given the sometimes awful treatment of Aboriginal communities, at the hands of Federal and State authorities, in Australia. It can also, in one sense, be viewed as a unapologetic commentary on the plight of asylum seekers, in Australia's contentious detention centers. Looking beyond these factors how does Cleverman stack up as entertainment? Its a thoughtful series and its pacing, may not hook hardcore sword and sandals fantasy fans. Indeed, its fair to say this series is probably going to appeal most to viewers who enjoy slow burn fantasy dramas, where things take time to develop and secrets are revealed by degree.The acting is of a mostly good, if not exceptional, standard too. There are some well known Aussie actors who have taken up roles in this series, who sit alongside fresh faces I have not come across before. In summary, whilst Cleverman is not for me (I'm more of a sci fi/futurist buff) I can see it appealing, in particular, to fans of the fantasy genre. Especially those looking for a refreshingly different departure from your standard US/UK fare. Seven out of ten from me.