The last couple of weeks have been bloody good. Not outrageous to say I reckon it's the best Aussie comedy-drama since SeaChange (which probably isn't as fondly remembered these days compared to ten years ago).
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RussellEbertHandball
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If you haven't watched episode 1 of this series Wally, do yoursef a favour and watch it on line at the following link. It was ****en brilliant.
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/rake/episodes/s02ep01.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/rake/episodes/s02ep01.htm
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Jim what channel and what day(s) and time(s)?
I think it is on Universal, but I just happened to see they were showing it from the start and set up up a series link to tape it so I can watch them at my leisure.
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I was going to write the same thing. SeaChange was a fantastic little show full of wonderfully quirky characters, and Rake is very much in the same vein.
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What a fantastic season finale, last two scenes were golden.
Cal McGregor being called back was hilarious, Damien Garvey plays a bent cop so well.
Some of the creative licence taken with the law and legal process bugged me last night (and particularly bugged my girlfriend, who I complained to...) but aside from that it was highly entertaining television. Interesting to see where they go with it next year, and so great to see such a quality Aussie show.
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I think they left the specifics of his defence just vague enough that there's probably a coherent explanation there... somewhere...
Has it been confirmed that there will be a third season (be it in 2013 or 2014)?
EDIT: I can answer my own question there. Just watched the behind the scenes footage on the ABC website, and Richard Roxburgh said season three is being written, but the writers are incredibly slow. I'm guessing 2014 would be a good point to aim for.
EDIT: I can answer my own question there. Just watched the behind the scenes footage on the ABC website, and Richard Roxburgh said season three is being written, but the writers are incredibly slow. I'm guessing 2014 would be a good point to aim for.
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Started watching Season 2 on the ABC app on the Ipad. Really enjoying it so far.
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Good news, production of season 3 started last month, will air next year.
In the meantime we have the US adaptation to look forward to..
.. ok maybe we won't be looking forward to it. Trailer looks alright, not great, will give it a chance and watch the first few episodes. Looks pretty close to an exact copy of the Australian version, just 'Americanised'. The case in the trailer is identical to the case in the pilot of the Aus version.
In the meantime we have the US adaptation to look forward to..
.. ok maybe we won't be looking forward to it. Trailer looks alright, not great, will give it a chance and watch the first few episodes. Looks pretty close to an exact copy of the Australian version, just 'Americanised'. The case in the trailer is identical to the case in the pilot of the Aus version.
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I think Rake had 2 seasons, its great. Follow it ep by ep , you'll love it. Up there with Tangle , Time of our life, the good aussie shows. If your catching it on Fox I think it finished its first two seasons on the ABC Fox has purchased it I guess . Really worth a proper look.
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The Americans won't be able to do it as well for Australian viewers. I am rapt to hear that series three is being made.
No offence to the American producers , but Rake Australian , has Australia written all over it and the Americans will change it to suit their sensibilities good or bad. Like the Americans trying to do Kath and Kim. Only people from The UK , really get our humour , maybe it originated there, Poms are the funniest buggars on the planet. I wait with baited breath for RAKE THREE.
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Its TV man.
Mr Eagle
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Good TV should be held to a higher standard. And let's face it, "probably...maybe" is a higher standard!
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True.
Love Rake, but didn't love the direction they took it in over the last series.
RussellEbertHandball
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Rake series 3 returns next Sunday on ABC 1 at 8-30pm.
Starts with him still in jail serving his 14 years for conspiracy to murder.
Starts with him still in jail serving his 14 years for conspiracy to murder.
RussellEbertHandball
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Cleaver's greetings for 2014
