Rake Season 5 Episode 8 Recap

As the episode begins, Cleaver Greene (Richard Roxburgh) keeps an eye on Li-Ming Wu (Tasneem Roc). She notices him and he waves her over. She tells him why he wasn’t invited. Cleaver learns about her husband’s wealth. She admits she likes, but doesn’t say she loves him. They share a kiss before the barrier falls and everyone notices. Afterwards, Cleaver listens to a news report about the incident. Jakub (Jacek Koman) needs to stop to find someone who can look at Princess. When the car stops, the cat vomits on the seat. Jakub returns and cannot find her. Cal McGregor (Damien Garvey) speaks with the media. He says that he has become the leader and has been asked to form a government. Fuzz (Keegan Joyce) returns home. He finds David (Matt Day) with Wendy (Caroline Brazier). We also learn that the Chief Justice passed away from a heart attack.

Caitlin (Sara Wiseman) asks Cal about the Cleaver incident. He promises that they’ve never been closer with the Chinese. Fuzz tells Wendy that Claudia left him and that is why he came home. Claudia was his boss. She is 54. Fuzz has to explain that it is a normal thing and has nothing to do with them. Cleaver gets a visit from Dallas Jeffrey (Tracy Mann). He receives a notice to quit for his property. Cleaver tells her about the plumbing problems. Two men are ready to escort Cleaver from the property. He moves out a short time later. Cleaver goes with the police. Cal gives Joe (Mark Mitchinson) the painting. Cal tells Joe that Cleaver is coming in. They agree to double team him. Melissa runs into Fuzz and gives him a slap across the face. Fuzz seems thrilled to see the baby. She slaps him too.

Cal and Joe attempt to threaten Cleaver. They claim that Cleaver hates the Chinese. They intend to charge him with a hate crime. Afterwards, Cleaver tells Nicole (Kate Box) about the possible terrorism charges. During their conversation, they spot the deputy secretary of the Chinese Embassy. Cleaver learns that he is the groom. He is worried since the guy looks fit. Cleaver asks for medical services before confronting the man. Cleaver is punched and he goes down. Jakub tells Cleaver that he needs to settle his account and make his reckoning now. The drivers do not believe he will be a senator much longer. Jakub demand half of the money. He threatens to take half a finger. Cleaver soon learns that he owes 180,000 dollars. Jakub turns to Fuzz and his wealth. Cleaver doesn’t know about his son returning.

Jakub admits he wants his Princess back. Cleaver reunites with his son and family. He also finds David half naked. Cleaver claims that David has been stalking him sexually for years. Wendy reminds him that she rejected him and that he cannot be trusted. Later, Fuzz tells Cleaver about Claudia. Fuzz uses the President of France to defend his position. He admits his relationship with Melissa isn’t working. Cleaver asks about business. Fuzz knows that he wants money. He learns about the drivers and the cat. The police arrive for Cleaver. Cleaver learns that he is being charged with fraudulent use of government property for personal financial gain. It has to do with the childcare center at Cleaver’s campaign office. Nicole put the money under Cleaver’s mattress and the police found it.

Cleaver begins putting together a plan. He tells Maria (Marta Kaczmarek) not to speak another word of English. Nicole shouldn’t she Polish. Cleaver wants to create confusion. He wants them to say that Cleaver knows nothing about it. Jakub will take care of bail. Cal and Joe learn about it. They speak about the poo bomb in the former Parliament house. Cal learns the truth. Cal is worried that he might lose his spot as Prime Minister. Fuzz finds Melissa dressing like she is older. Melissa explains that she just wants someone who wants her. Cleaver tells Fuzz about his predicament. They speak about Melissa playing mind games with Fuzz. Fuzz is worried that his assets might be froze. Cleaver tells Melissa that he can’t punish Fuzz. She wonders why. He tries to convince her not to freeze his US assets. She didn’t even think about that.

She learns that Cleaver needs 90k from him. She admits she has already spoken with a lawyer from San Francisco. Fuzz doesn’t like the offer that Cleaver proposes. Fuzz promises to look after him if he sorts everything out tonight. Cleaver presents the offer that Melissa recommended. Fuzz likes it better. After the agreement is made, Wendy finds Cleaver drinking and enjoying life. Soon, they find out that Fuzz and Missy are back at it. He learns that they were only playing games with him. They want to come to their own agreement. Melissa suggests it isn’t about Cleaver. Melissa doesn’t want to get married, but she is happy. David and Wendy play chess. Wendy admits it has been nice kissing and fooling around. She doesn’t want to be a couple though.

She wants to look after herself for a change. She suggests that David will find someone amazing in the future. David tells Cleaver that he is an idiot for losing Wendy. Cleaver tells him that he couldn’t be him if his life depended on it. They argue before David knees Cleaver in the balls. They share a drink together and chat about the Parliament House. Cleaver admits he thinks the whole think might have been poo. He tells David about the plumbers who died. Cleaver admits he wants to bring the evidence out during this case. Before too long, Huntley-Brown (Miriam Margolyes) is speaking in the courtroom. She begins talking about the tarp on the parliament building. The judge doesn’t want to hear it. The judge doesn’t want to hear it. Greene and potter confront him in the bathroom. They speak to him about a possible replacement for the Chief Justice. The judge seems willing to let the evidence be heard.

Cleaver presents the evidence in the courtroom moments later. Cal and joe watch it. When objected, the judge rules with Cleaver. He goes on talking about the plumbing. Cal wants the DPP to shut down the trial. Jack suggests imploding parliament house. Cal agrees with it. He likes the idea of building a new parliament. They contemplate what to do about Cleaver. They agree to either do something or kill him. Jakub attacks Cleaver that night. He bandages his arm and suggests he just bought them time. Wendy buys Cleaver a present. It is a tie. Wendy speaks about their history. She admits she doesn’t regret a minute of it. In the morning, Cleaver finds Jakub’s cat. When they arrive, Jakub tells Cleaver not to worry about the other 80 grand.

Cleaver is sworn in as the chief justice of Australia. Nicole is surprised and happy too. Cal congratulates Cleaver. He tells him that he owes him own. Cleaver suggests otherwise and Cal doesn’t argue. The following day, Jakub gives Cleaver advice. He also speaks about his driving union. The parliament building is blown up. We jump forward two years. Cleaver and Nicole take a dip together. Cleaver gets attacked before the episode ends.

 

Rake Review

Rake is finally over. The final season started off slow and weak. However, it picked up quick and ended in a good way. The writing was clever and managed to let Cleaver go out on a high note. The ending felt a little rushed, but I was ultimately very satisfied with it. It was pretty funny and the finale kept me entertained from start to finish. It managed to wrap up pretty much all of the storylines. I am sad to see it end. The finale scores an 8 out of 10. Previous recaps of Rake are available on Reel Mockery!