Summary: A futuristic drama with roots in Aboriginal mythology. Creatures known as Hairypeople, endowed with incredible strength, speed and longevity, seek refuge among humans who want to silence, exploit and ultimately destroy them. As unexplained murders terrify the populace, one chosen savior - the Cleverman - can ensure peace, but two estranged Indigenous brothers must put their differences aside before fear, hate and greed destroy civilization. (Google)
Female Leads: Charlotte Cleary, Ash Kerry, Latani, Araluen, Aunty Linda
POC Leads: Koen West, Waruu West, Djukara, Latani, Araluen, Boondee, Aunty Linda
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction
Years Active: 2016 - present
Find It: Sundance TV
Content Warnings: Violence, some gore, forced prostitution/trafficking/sexual slavery, prison torture, police brutality, racism, medical experimentation on unwilling victims, and drug use. (ryttu3k)
Other Notes: Hunter Page-Lochard, who plays Koen West, is of Aboriginal Australian (Mununjali and Nunukal) and Haitian/American descent. Deborah Mailman, who plays Aunty Linda, has Indigenous Australian (Bidjara) and Māori (Ngati Porou and Te Arawa) heritage. Rob Collins, who plays Waruu West; Tysan Towney, who plays Djukara; Rarriwuy Hick, who plays Latani; Tasma Walton, who lays Araluen; and Tony Briggs, who plays Boondee; have Indigenous Australian heritage, though more specifics are unknown to us.
Posted By: Emma