'Rake, Series 5: The Final Season' DVD Review

Cleaver Greene (Richard Roxburgh) is a disbarred Lawyer. When he was a practicing lawyer his clients included murderers, cannibals and bigamists just to name a few. He preferred these sorts because in his mind they were hopeless and more than likely guilty. Cleaver would use his wits and roguish ways to win many of his cases. He would acquire many friends along the way. So when he ran for an Australian Senate seat and won many people were happy he did. What makes this even more beautiful is that he ran on a campaign promise that if elected would do absolutely nothing.
In his first few days as Senator he would come up against a terrorist attack, a bad visit from the U. S Defense Secretary played by Anthony LaPaglia. He also has to contend with a right-wing nemesis played by Jane Turner.

 

Cleaver pretty much skated through life as a lawyer but it was when he became a Senator that he realizes that he’s in the thick of it. This final season of this wonderful show will make you wanting more but all you will be able to do is watch it over and over. Rake has been called one of the best on Australian TV. The show also stars Sara Wiseman, Matt Day, Jacek Koman, Mark Mitchinson, William McInnes, and Erroll Shand.

Cleaver has some strong self-destructive tendencies that makes you wonder if he can handle the job as a Senator. This comedy has a social satire that will make you laugh. Acorn brings this wonderful series to DVD on April 2nd, 2019. The quality of the DVD is excellent and the sights and sounds are superb. You will want to get this one so you can add it to your personal library.
If you haven’t seen any of the Rake series before now you will want to see them and pick this final series up so you can have the complete show. So don’t waste any time and pick this one up.