Rake Season 5

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Rake Season 5 is available on and right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Richard Roxburgh leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Rake Season 5 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Rake Season 5 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Terror! Scandal! Ill-fitting zebra costumes! Richard Roxburgh and Matt Day lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2018. The timing in Rake Season 5 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Rake Season 5 is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. 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.