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The Cleaning Lady

2022·Show
46Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
IMDb6.9Metacritic535.3Rotten Tomatoes–58%
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Where to watch

HuluHBO Max

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The Cleaning Lady fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, family, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

It's a dirty business.

A whip-smart doctor comes to the U.S. for a medical treatment to save her ailing son. But when the system fails and pushes her into hiding, she refuses to be beaten down and marginalized. Instead, she becomes a cleaning lady for the mob and starts playing the game by her own rules.
High-Stakes Crime DramaImmigrant ExperienceMaternal DesperationMafia IntriguePsychological ThrillerGritty RealismSurvival InstinctTense NarrativeComplex ProtagonistOrganized Crime Underworld

Crew

Directed by:
Milan Cheylov, Kenneth Biller, Steven DePaul
Written by:
Miranda Kwok, Jeannine Renshaw, Denise Hahn
Composed by:
Mark Isham, Allison Cantor, Diwa de Leon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Cleaning Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cleaning Lady legally?

HuluHBO Max

The Cleaning Lady is included with a subscription to Hulu and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cleaning Lady worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cleaning Lady rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imageryDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, disturbing imagery, and drug use.

How many seasons does The Cleaning Lady have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 46 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cleaning Lady?

Critics53
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see The Cleaning Lady much the same way.

When did The Cleaning Lady air?

It ran from 2022 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is The Cleaning Lady in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cleaning Lady?

119ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBGBHBO+105

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cleaning Lady in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cleaning Lady use?

Moving the GoalpostsDating CatwomanYour Terrorists Are Our Freedom FightersBroken PedestalThe MillstoneHow They Treat the HelpAwful Wedded LifeBeneath NoticeDeclaration of ProtectionUndying LoyaltySurprisingly Realistic OutcomeFriend to All Childrenand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for The Cleaning Lady, including Moving the Goalposts, Dating Catwoman, Your Terrorists Are Our Freedom Fighters.