About this season
In the near future, creatures from ancient Aboriginal mythology endowed with extraordinary physical traits have emerged and must coexist with humans. Known as 'Hairypeople' they battle for survival in a world that wants to exploit and destroy them. One young man – The Cleverman – struggles with his own power and the responsibility to unite this divided world, but he must first overcome a deep estrangement from his older brother.
Episodes (6)
1. First Contact
5.0Aired 1 June 2016 • 52 min
A series of unexplained violent attacks in the city are blamed on the newly discovered 'Hairypeople', who have been living and passing amongst us, without our knowledge.
2. Containment
5.3Aired 8 June 2016 • 52 min
Koen is mystified by his strange new powers. Looking for answers, he heads into The Zone. Aunty Linda realizes there is a new Cleverman.
3. A Free Ranger
5.7Aired 15 June 2016 • 52 min
Problems at the Containment Center create further panic; while both Waruu and Koen reject Slade’s offer to help in a mysterious laboratory.
4. Sun and Moon
5.7Aired 22 June 2016 • 52 min
The Hairies are blamed for the continuing deaths. As tensions mount, Waruu demands Koen use his Cleverman powers to halt the murders.
5. A Man of Vision
5.0Aired 29 June 2016 • 52 min
Charlotte agrees to one last attempt at IVF at a clinic offering new technology. Slade offers Waruu a deal he struggles to refuse.
6. Terra Nullius
6.0Aired 6 July 2016 • 52 min
As the Containment Authority prepares to clear the city of Hairypeople, Koen must finally face his destiny as a Cleverman.