Rake(2010)

He struggles with a gambling addiction, substance abuse (alcohol and cocaine), and heavy debts to dangerous bookies.

(2010–2018) is a critically acclaimed Australian comedy-drama series that follows the chaotic life of Cleaver Greene, a brilliant but profoundly self-destructive criminal defense barrister in Sydney . Created by Peter Duncan, Richard Roxburgh, and Charles Waterstreet, the show is celebrated for its sharp wit, satirical edge, and Roxburgh's "scintillating" performance as an "utterly likable rogue". Core Premise & Character Rake(2010)

Cleaver Greene is an expert at winning "unwinnable" cases, often representing society’s most indefensible figures—from cannibals to drug lords. However, while he is a genius in the courtroom, his personal life is a perpetual wreck: He struggles with a gambling addiction, substance abuse