Cleverman

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.

DramaCrimeMysterySci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

Seasons

1. First Contact

Air Date: 2016-06-01

A series of unexplained violent attacks in the city are blamed on the newly discovered 'Hairypeople', who have been living and passing amongst us, without our knowledge.

2. Containment

Air Date: 2016-06-08

Koen is mystified by his strange new powers. Looking for answers, he heads into The Zone. Aunty Linda realizes there is a new Cleverman.

3. A Free Ranger

Air Date: 2016-06-15

Problems at the Containment Center create further panic; while both Waruu and Koen reject Slade’s offer to help in a mysterious laboratory.

4. Sun and Moon

Air Date: 2016-06-22

The Hairies are blamed for the continuing deaths. As tensions mount, Waruu demands Koen use his Cleverman powers to halt the murders.

5. A Man of Vision

Air Date: 2016-06-29

Charlotte agrees to one last attempt at IVF at a clinic offering new technology. Slade offers Waruu a deal he struggles to refuse.

6. Terra Nullius

Air Date: 2016-07-06

As the Containment Authority prepares to clear the city of Hairypeople, Koen must finally face his destiny as a Cleverman.

1. Revival

Air Date: 2017-06-28

Koen must unite the hairy and human people of the Zone, who have scattered and disappeared across the City after the demolishing of their home.

2. Bindawu

Air Date: 2017-07-05

Waruu takes a position in government for the Inclusion Initiative. Koen vows to do whatever he can to help the Hairy people.

3. Dark Clouds

Air Date: 2017-07-12

Koen grows in power and understanding as he spends time with Uncle Jimmy. Meanwhile, Waruu discovers a dangerous new creature and is led by an old story to a substance he believes can vanquish the Cleverman.

4. Muya

Air Date: 2017-07-19

Koen fears his powers are diminishing. Darana is appalled by Jarli's actions. Waruu learns vital information about the nulla nulla.

5. Skin

Air Date: 2017-07-26

Koen targets Waruu's power base and confronts him, demanding he close the Inclusion Clinic. Waruu is unintimidated as he believes he has a very special weapon. Slade has Waruu's hair DNA tested and is stunned by the results.