Post by williscorto on Feb 25, 2014 23:13:05 GMT -6
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www.abc.net.au/tv/rake/about/
The Show
How we wish we could write that, since we last met our hero he has found the road to Damascus instead of the road to perdition; that he has learned to love wisely instead of too often, and that going another 25 grand into debt to back a 'sure thing' roughie at Moonee Valley paid off. The nag didn't even finish the race.
Sadly, that epicentre of chaos otherwise known as Cleaver Greene has learned nothing in this time and hasn't changed one whit. If anything, he's a little worse. Like any genuine addict, Cleaver is on a constant search for higher highs and faster rushes.
When we first re-discover Cleaver, he is in the back of a limo with a woman he really, really shouldn't be with. When her husband finds out about their affair, he resolves to make it his life's work to destroy our hapless hero.
But for Cleaver, foes are a dime a dozen. The Shadow Attorney-General (none other than Harry-Sorry-David Potter) still has Cleaver firmly in his sights and, of course, Cleaver can't help but give David ample opportunities to gun him down.
Money for Cleaver is, as ever, too tight to mention. Fortunately for him, his biggest creditor, Kirsty Corella (imprisoned crime boss Mick Corella's wife), has taken a bit of a shine to Cleaver and is more than happy to cut a generous deal... This isn't entirely convenient as his ex-wife, Wendy, has been reluctantly entertaining the odd romantic thought about him.
Cleaver occasionally wonders if Missy is entertaining similar thoughts. But he doesn't have a clue where she is. She could be anywhere on the planet by now. And with anyone.
Meanwhile, Barney and Scarlet are throwing all their might (maybe a little too much) into resurrecting their marriage and becoming perfect parents. Of course, for Scarlet, this means they have to have a life without Cleaver... which proves to be a little difficult for everyone.
All this whilst Cleaver defends his usual array of suicide bombers, thieves, murderers, sex offenders, traitors, and psychotic school girls.
More than most people (more than anyone perhaps), Cleaver Greene believes in the Chinese adage that it's a curse to live in interesting times... the problem is his times seem to be perpetually interesting.
My favourite TV show, and this from a lawyer who does not like TV shows about lawyers.
Its hilarious because of the acting. Richard Roxburgh (he was a villain in Mission Impossible 2) plays a leering, lurching, sleazy criminal barrister with a gambling problem and an over-the-top lifestyle.
Bianca mentioned on Facebook that there is a US version of the series in production starroing Greg Kinnair.
Criminal barristers in Australia still wear wigs. Those of us who practice in more commercial pursuits need to wear a gown and that lacy bib in the front called a jabot when we go to court, but don't wear the wig as of aroound 1998 (and thank goodness, the horsehair is super itchy and jabs into your scalp).
As the first link says, its set in Sydney and its quite funny to see the inner CBD feature in most of the shots. I'm pretty familiar with Sydney and its a town with shiny glass towers and some feral sweaty inner city pubs.
I think its available to watch on ABC i-view for free if you're interested.
www.abc.net.au/tv/rake/about/
The Show
How we wish we could write that, since we last met our hero he has found the road to Damascus instead of the road to perdition; that he has learned to love wisely instead of too often, and that going another 25 grand into debt to back a 'sure thing' roughie at Moonee Valley paid off. The nag didn't even finish the race.
Sadly, that epicentre of chaos otherwise known as Cleaver Greene has learned nothing in this time and hasn't changed one whit. If anything, he's a little worse. Like any genuine addict, Cleaver is on a constant search for higher highs and faster rushes.
When we first re-discover Cleaver, he is in the back of a limo with a woman he really, really shouldn't be with. When her husband finds out about their affair, he resolves to make it his life's work to destroy our hapless hero.
But for Cleaver, foes are a dime a dozen. The Shadow Attorney-General (none other than Harry-Sorry-David Potter) still has Cleaver firmly in his sights and, of course, Cleaver can't help but give David ample opportunities to gun him down.
Money for Cleaver is, as ever, too tight to mention. Fortunately for him, his biggest creditor, Kirsty Corella (imprisoned crime boss Mick Corella's wife), has taken a bit of a shine to Cleaver and is more than happy to cut a generous deal... This isn't entirely convenient as his ex-wife, Wendy, has been reluctantly entertaining the odd romantic thought about him.
Cleaver occasionally wonders if Missy is entertaining similar thoughts. But he doesn't have a clue where she is. She could be anywhere on the planet by now. And with anyone.
Meanwhile, Barney and Scarlet are throwing all their might (maybe a little too much) into resurrecting their marriage and becoming perfect parents. Of course, for Scarlet, this means they have to have a life without Cleaver... which proves to be a little difficult for everyone.
All this whilst Cleaver defends his usual array of suicide bombers, thieves, murderers, sex offenders, traitors, and psychotic school girls.
More than most people (more than anyone perhaps), Cleaver Greene believes in the Chinese adage that it's a curse to live in interesting times... the problem is his times seem to be perpetually interesting.
My favourite TV show, and this from a lawyer who does not like TV shows about lawyers.
Its hilarious because of the acting. Richard Roxburgh (he was a villain in Mission Impossible 2) plays a leering, lurching, sleazy criminal barrister with a gambling problem and an over-the-top lifestyle.
Bianca mentioned on Facebook that there is a US version of the series in production starroing Greg Kinnair.
Criminal barristers in Australia still wear wigs. Those of us who practice in more commercial pursuits need to wear a gown and that lacy bib in the front called a jabot when we go to court, but don't wear the wig as of aroound 1998 (and thank goodness, the horsehair is super itchy and jabs into your scalp).
As the first link says, its set in Sydney and its quite funny to see the inner CBD feature in most of the shots. I'm pretty familiar with Sydney and its a town with shiny glass towers and some feral sweaty inner city pubs.
I think its available to watch on ABC i-view for free if you're interested.