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The Cleaner: Season 1
  • Network: A&E
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 15, 2008
  • Season #: 0 , 1 , 2
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Metascore
43 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critics What's this?

User Score
6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

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10 out of 10
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  • Summary: William Banks (Benjamin Bratt) is a former drug addict out to help those addicted in this drama based in part on the life of William Boyd.
  • Genre(s): Drama

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 7 out of 15
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Misha Davenport
    63
    Some may take issue with the cynical tone of both series [Saving grace and The Cleaner] or the fact that there is very little divine intervention in either.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    50
    This brings up the writing, which is strictly discount--and so are the plots, which don't tell us enough in the victims he saves.
  3. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    37
    It's all meant to be exciting, but like everything else about The Cleaner, it comes across as almost profoundly silly.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 7 out of 17
  1. bluemoondog
    10
    One of the most inspiring shows I've seen. Love it. I find it very realistic. The truth is that there are cleaners out there w ho are hired by families to help addicts get clean no matter what it takes. Bratt's portrayal of the ongoing struggle of recovery when you are knee deep in the mess you have made of your life, suffering the consequences, trying to help others, trying to live by the Steps and keep the faith--phenomenal. I think the typical television audience just wasn't ready for this trip.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. AndrewV.
    5
    Ambitious concept, unique idea, terrible writing and dialogue. This could be a good show, but the writers need to be fired. A procedural drama about drug addiction is intensely stupid, and borderline offensive.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. DaveW
    2
    Veers between stupid sentimentality and grotesque heroic posturing. Waste of time.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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