Rake Season 3 Episode 5 Season 3, Episode 5

Rake (AU) is a legal drama television series based on the life of a brilliant but self-destructive criminal defense lawyer Cleaver Greene, played by Richard Roxburgh. Season 3, Episode 5, revolves around the story of Cleaver who is hired by a famous magician to defend him in a lawsuit after a trick goes disastrously wrong.

The episode starts with Cleaver attending a magic show during his weekend off. The show is being hosted by a famous magician named Kieran Sweeney, played by Geoffrey Rush. During the show, Kieran performs a trick where he is supposed to make a volunteer disappear and then reappear in the audience. However, something goes wrong during the trick, and the volunteer never reappears. The volunteer is later found dead, and Kieran is blamed for his death.

Cleaver is then hired by Kieran to defend him in the lawsuit. Initially, Cleaver thinks of rejecting the case as he has no interest in magic and has no idea how to defend his client. However, he is convinced by his friend, Barney, played by Russell Dykstra, to take up the case, as it can be a lucrative one.

Cleaver starts investigating the case and soon realizes that there is more to the incident than what meets the eye. He discovers that the trick was sabotaged by one of Kieran's former assistants, who was fired by Kieran for stealing. The assistant, who is now working for another magician, is suspected of sabotaging the trick to ruin Kieran's career and to seek revenge.

As the case progresses, Cleaver faces several challenges in defending Kieran. He has to deal with an aggressive prosecutor, a biased judge, and a hostile public who are blaming Kieran for the volunteer's death. In addition, he has to battle his personal demons, including his gambling addiction and his complicated love life with his ex-wife, Wendy.

The episode takes an interesting turn when Cleaver discovers a shocking piece of evidence that turns the case on its head. He realizes that Kieran is not entirely innocent in the incident and has been hiding a crucial piece of information from him. This revelation puts Cleaver in a difficult position as he has to decide whether to reveal the truth in court and risk losing the case or to keep it a secret and risk his client's freedom.

Throughout the episode, there are several subplots that run parallel to the main storyline. We see Cleaver dealing with his ex-wife's new partner and his son's birthday party. We also see Barney trying to help Cleaver with the case while dealing with his own personal issues.

The episode ends with a dramatic twist that leaves the audience gasping for more. It sets the tone for the rest of the season, which promises to be just as thrilling and unpredictable.

Overall, Season 3, Episode 5, is a gripping and engaging episode that combines drama, humor, and suspense in equal measure. The writing, acting, and direction are all top-notch, making it a must-watch for fans of legal dramas and anyone who loves a good mystery.