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5.0 out of 5 starsthis is a fantastic balzacian trawl through the low life of Sydney -- ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2016
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What can I say, this is a fantastic balzacian trawl through the low life of Sydney -- all 3 series are fantastic -- the characters are excellently developed and the dialogue is hilarious --- it is so so much superior to the s*** american version -- based on a true character to a point -- richard roxburgh is just stunning as cleever green but all of them are great -- i must have watched it 12 times -- don't start watching it until you have a week end handy because you'll watch the whole damn thing --its brilliant.
Brilliant as ever! Perhaps a little less funny than Series 1, and heavier plots, emotionally and dramatically, but terrific entertainment. Although it was apparently an Australian import, it arrived in a couple of days. If you liked 1 & 2, this is 'must have'. Treat yourself!
5.0 out of 5 starsVoted one of the best series seen in this household.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 October 2015
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Brilliant! Just as brilliant as the first two series. The story developed successfully into this series, with its mixture of humour, pathos and cerebral exercise. A sad but triumphant ending, which was beautifully executed.
Excellent series, before watching this one I went back and watched seasons 1-2-3 again, just one of the best comedy series available. Hope this is not the last the Rake.
Rake is a hidden gem, at least for UK audiences who haven't stumbled across it on Netflix. Fantastic witty dialogue, great characters, its only flaw being that there just isn't enough of it. Marvellous and highly recommended.