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We meet Cleaver Greene (played with brilliant, scruffy charm by Richard Roxburgh), a criminal defense barrister who specializes in "defending the indefensible." When he’s not in court, he’s dodging bookies he owes money to, pining after a high-class call girl named Missy, or accidentally offending everyone in his social circle.

The twist? As it turns out, there isn't actually a specific law against cannibalism in the state. Cleaver lean into this absurdity, turning a horrific accusation into a masterclass in legal loopholes and public relations maneuvering. [S1E1] R vs Murray

If you like your legal dramas with a heavy dose of chaos and a protagonist who is his own worst enemy, welcome to the world of Cleaver Greene. The series premiere of Rake , titled wasted no time establishing that this isn't your typical buttoned-up courtroom procedural. The Man, The Myth, The Mess We meet Cleaver Greene (played with brilliant, scruffy

From Cleaver’s messy office to his complicated relationship with his ex-wife and son, the pilot does a great job of making Sydney feel lived-in and slightly cynical. Cleaver lean into this absurdity, turning a horrific

The episode's central case is as bizarre as it is gripping. Cleaver’s best friend and fellow solicitor, Barney, brings him a case he simply can’t refuse: defending , a world-renowned economist and advisor to major world banks who also happens to be an accused cannibal.

"R vs Murray" is a fantastic introduction to one of television’s most lovable rogues. It sets the bar high for a series that promises more scandalous cases and even more scandalous personal life choices. "Rake" R vs Murray (TV Episode 2010) - IMDb

The show strikes a perfect balance between dark comedy and genuine drama. The irony of a man who can save a cannibal in court but can't save himself from a beating over a gambling debt is peak television.