In Australia, the discovery of a race of supposed subhumans, "Hairies," leads to their ghettoization to the poorer parts of Sydney and widespread prejudice and imprisonment. While one family struggles to survive, two human half-brothers are split when their uncle gives one of them the powers of the shaman--the Cleverman--but the brother who is chosen doesn't want the responsibility.

Jarrod approaches Waruu and Koen individually, and learns that Koen is the new Cleverman. Meanwhile, Latani makes her way to the Zone, where Djukara is recovering after his injuries escaping from the containment facility.