The Cleaner: First Season

Benjamin Bratt plays an addict to a tee. My guess is that is why this series didn't last more than a season. Granted the charcter is not using, but he hasn't done very much to work on his addict personality issues... He is what is known as a dry drunk. He thinks he knows everything, but actually is clueless when it comes to his family and crew of fellow interveners. And unlike the reviewer who thinks Bratt can't act, like I said, I think Bratt plays this really jacked up anti-hero quite well. Which makes him REALLY unpleasant to watch. In fact, pretty much everyone does a good job at playing really damaged people. For me, the highlight was Eric Roberts as an ex-con trying to stay clean so he can have a relationship with his teenage son. It's been a long time since I've seen him play anything other than a really bad person and this role gives him a chance to show off his acting ability. Do watch the series, but be prepared to not like the characters and enjoy a group of actors exercising their craft.

There are plenty of examples that make it impossible to believe that anyone cares about quality in art, or art at all. There are far too many commercialized, factory produced shlock-art products to "prove" that most people don't care. But every now and again something comes along that reminds you that there are people who love art, and more importantly, respect it. They show that love and respect by offering the world something true, beautiful, and simple. It doesn't have to be pretty, clever, or even meaningful. It just has to be done well and be true to itself. "The Cleaner" was just such a piece. Take or leave it. Love it or hate it. This was art. This is why an experiment of galloping horses gave us film as an art form.Maybe it isn't so sad that there isn't more of it. Then we might not appreciate it so much when we do find little jewels like this.

It's based on a true story #1What he does for addicts because he is an addict is great!People have a problem of him taking the addicts against their will but if you know a true addict they will lie, steal, promise you the'll quit etc and there's only one direction they're headed because they can't stop, they need help, and they won't do it willingly.Still watching 2nd season where even though he's changed if you're in a relationship with kids, the wife wants to forget about the old, which he is clean, and has changed but a lot of people can't start anew with that person tooo much collateral damage.It's alot about loss and how you handle it. It's very educating to those that might be addicts and I think it should be used in all re-habs.Thy cover all imbalances and addictions. Cudos to this series. The Cleaner Season 2 [HD ]

One of the problems with this series is the misconception of blaming drugs for the moral shortcomings of people. Compromised behavior stands alone and when attached to one's habits still deserves to be on its own with the object of any obsession carrying no blame due to, for one, the false logic of any object, or objects, capable of morality, people have morality not "things". This approach in dated terms would have been called "passing the buck", the excuses for one's weakness does vary for each of us, true, however we will fare better, first, possibly recognizing the power anything can hold over us, along with realizing the responsibility, lies squarely on our own shoulders, to quote this cliche' reservedly.The question is asked during one episode "do you think this is fun?" while a girl lay unconscious, obviously it is not only fun but quite entertaining hence the show.

I was really touched. The character is real and he has faith. Faith that calls him to help those that others would just judge. I don't think this series would even be acceptable today. I really enjoy his ongoing talk with God which is real, not the kind of "everything will be joyous" after one accepts the existence of God. Great acting and great true stories. I'm going to watch it again because there are few realistic faith films and few faith films at all. There is a large audience for faith based films of quality and this series is of great quality especially for addicts and those associated with addicts. Also a great series for Christians who need a lesson in love.

There are very few television shows of ANY KIND that I truly think are well done, informative and entertaining, especially comedies and dramas. This series, "The Cleaner" is one of two of my favorite dramas on television. I love the fact that it is based on a true account of an individual's life and what he struggled with being addicted to drugs. It is a show of hope and faith. Anyone can get off of drugs if they have a great support system and faith in God. I truly believe that drugs is one of the greatest tools that Satan has against our youth in this country. It is proven to me more and more each day. Thanks A&E for bringing to the forfront a true depiction of the possibilities of putting addiction behind you and moving forward to a healthier and more productive life.

I found this series to be quite riveting because it is based on a true story. The heartache and challenges of the family are just as engaging as those of the 'clients' he is attempting to help. The main character's conflict of belief and commitment to a 'promise to god' made at an agonizing point in his life, is compelling. I was fully invested in the characters through every episode of Season 1 and I do want to know what happens in Season 2. I am glad this popped up on my Prime recommendations. I had not heard of this series and Benjamin Bratt is pretty darn good in the lead role.

I'm hooked on this show!!! (Pun intended) I wish I had the time to binge watch.Like the writing/script and actors and how clean (language wise) it is for the most part. Just started watching but I hope the cleanliness part doesn't change(update-it changed). This is one of the few original series if not the only one I can watch on amazon prime video. Hope they keep this one going.Further Update: skipped some episodes. Not as in like as I was at first.