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The turbulent relationship between humans and "sub-humans". They live 3x's as long, are much more agile, stronger, faster. They are also covered with hair to complete a very primal look. They are exiled to live within zones and trying to create a sustainable society.. before they are no more than the villains of stories every one them as.
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Time to decide which tribe you belong to. (season 1)
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While Uncle Jimmy and Aunty Linda are the actual uncle and aunt of Koen and Waruu, the terms "Uncle" and "Aunty" are used in Aboriginal culture to denote a person to be respected, one of the leaders and elders that keep the culture alive.
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I don't usually write reviews on IMDb but felt compelled to, considering that Cleverman really succinctly questions modern Australia's political, social and racial climate. In fact, the nature of other reviews, positive and negative, are actually a testament to how well this series has done in exploring key concepts. Namely, Cleverman is actually serving its purpose very well, considering the number of racist reviews!
Cleverman is telling a story about how Australian's (and perhaps more broadly, general society) are fearful of those that they don't know and minority cultures. In the series, a society is afraid of the insinuation that another culture might be different to theirs and feel the need to put them "back in their box". It is truly poetic how the actions of many of the antagonists in Cleverman, are so well mimicked by the negative reviewers here on IMDb.
Xenophobia is still relevant and Cleverman clearly explores this theme effectively and strikes a chord with a number of viewers.
I would recommend this series for those looking for something different and who are knowledgeable of the science fiction genre (and that speculative fiction sits within it!) It is a really unique show that explores some aspects of Aboriginal folklore from well respected artistic groups. It's also excellent for its consideration of political rhetoric around tolerance; exceptionally relevant viewing.