Rake Season 2

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Rake Season 2 is available on and right now. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. With 64 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Richard Roxburgh — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Rake Season 2 is worth clearing space for. Rake Season 2 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Defense attorney Cleaver Greene's personal life is an ongoing disaster, but he still pursues his cases with tireless resolve on behalf of his clients. Richard Roxburgh and Matt Day lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. What keeps Rake Season 2 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Rake Season 2 respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. 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.