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The Cleaner

2008 – 2009Show2 seasons26 episodesTV-14

Drama
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes24%–
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes24%–

Summary

After hitting rock-bottom from his own addictions during the birth of his twins, William Banks strikes a tentative deal with God. In exchange for a second chance, he vows to kick his addictions and dedicate his life to helping others.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Drop-in friendly

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The Cleaner episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 Rag Dolls, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Meet the Joneses, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 Chaos Theory, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 Here Comes the Boom, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 To Catch a Fed, 8.3
  7. S1 E7 House of Pain, 8.5
  8. S1 E8 Let It Ride, 8.2
  9. S1 E9 The Eleventh Hour, 8.7
  10. S1 E10 Rebecca, 7.8
  11. S1 E11 Back to One, 8.8
  12. S1 E12 Five Little Words, 8.9
  13. S1 E13 Lie with Me, 8.9
  1. S2 E1 Hello America, 8.3
  2. S2 E2 Last American Casualty, 8.8
  3. S2 E3 The Projectionist, 7.9
  4. S2 E4 Does Everybody Have a Drink?, 8.1
  5. S2 E5 Split Ends, 7.7
  6. S2 E6 The Things We Didn't Plan, 9.1
  7. S2 E7 An Ordinary Man, 8.9
  8. S2 E8 The Turtle & The Butterfly, 8.4
  9. S2 E9 Path of Least Resistance, 8.5
  10. S2 E10 Cinderella, 8.2
  11. S2 E11 Standing Eight, 7.8
  12. S2 E12 Crossing the Threshold, 8.9
  13. S2 E13 Trick Candles, 8.1

Cast

24 of 30 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Whitmore Jr., Félix Alcalá, Chris Long
Written by
Jonathan Prince, Robert Munic
Produced by
Jonathan Prince, David Semel, Robert Munic

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Facts

July 15, 2008 · September 15, 2009 · Ended

First aired
July 15, 2008
Last aired
September 15, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cleaner?"

Questions about The Cleaner

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Where can I stream The Cleaner?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Cleaner from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Cleaner worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is The Cleaner okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentDrug useViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, sexual content, drug use, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Cleaner?

26 h

About 26 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2009.

Can I half-watch The Cleaner?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Cleaner plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.