Rake Season 1

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Rake Season 1 is available on and right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 64 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Richard Roxburgh is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Rake Season 1 earns its spot. Rake Season 1 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Cleaver Greene is a brilliant attorney capable of working miracles for clients whose less-than-spotless reputations complicate their defense. Richard Roxburgh and Matt Day lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2010. What keeps Rake Season 1 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Rake Season 1 respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Richard Roxburgh sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.