Rake
Created by Peter Duncan
On FOX
A darkly comedic character study of a brilliant but self-sabotaging criminal lawyer whose personal chaos mirrors the moral ambiguity of his cases.
Keegan Deane's staggering lack of discretion and inability to self-censor land him the law cases that nobody else will touch. He always tries to do the right thing, but at the same time struggles to save himself from the many self-destructive elements that plague his own life, including women and gambling.
Questions people ask
Does Rake leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Rake sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Rake easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is Rake violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is Rake scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Rake
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rake
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rake, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rake, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rake, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
