The Cleaner

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From the creator of the Emmy Award winning series American Dreams The cleaner tells the story of William Banks. He's a recovering addict who struggles to maintain his own rocky personal life while he helps others get clean by any means necessary. William works with an eclectic group, and together they bring addicts of all kinds to the point where they are ready and willing to get help and begin the difficult process of getting clean. With every success and every failure, William must confront his own demons through his unusual relationship with God. He's a man caught between a deep love for his family, an unwavering commitment to his work, and the ghosts of his own addictions.''''This show is based on the real life story of Warren Boyd, one of the co-executive producers.''''The theme music is "Follow That Sound" performed by Sharon Little.moreless
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  • Great show this vehicle for Benjamin Bratt to come back to tv was tailor made for him.

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    By danharr, Apr 23, 2010 Report Abuse
    Great show this vehicle for Benjamin Bratt to come back to tv was tailor made for him. He was perfect as the flawed William Banks who put his family and himself though hell thanks to drug addiction just to come out help others and lose his family again. The up and downs of this flawed hero we're thrilling to watch and the show was blessed with a great supporting cast. Showing what faith and human potential once someone decides they want to do better can do. This show walked the fine line between religion that is so popular to hate and appealing to the grit and determination of the common man. Great show what in the world A&E has that it thinks it can just cut a good show like this is beyond me.moreless

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  • This is a amazing show. Hope it comes back on soon. For people in recovery, it will give them a ray of hope for themselves and their families. But also gives them a taste of reality from all walks of life.moreless

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    By kcrumley, Nov 19, 2008 Report Abuse
    Bring it on back on real soon. Love the actors and all the story lines. It shows reality from all walks of life. So helpful to those in and out of recovery.
    The show lets people who are suffering from an addiction that there are people out there who want to and are willing to help. Not only the addicts but their families as well. It also lets people know that this can happen to anyone, no matter what role they play in society. If this show just helps only one individual, then by the grace of GOD, you have done your job, by bringing it out.moreless

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  • Just love the Cleaner!

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    By msdebagain, Oct 23, 2008 Report Abuse
    I tried to watch this show the first night it was on, but just couldnt get into it. BUT it was on all day sunday, and since my Giants game wasnt on TV i watched this. It got my attention. I wish there was someone around like this when my brother became addicted, and it might not have turned out like it has now. Benjamin Bratt is awesome! I love the characters interaction with his children. he's not perfect and doesnt try to come off that way. I can do without his having a wife, as i feel that limits his character, but at least he portrays that in a positive light.moreless

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  • There's not always a happy ending in life.

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    By CatChild, Oct 22, 2008 Report Abuse
    While the show tends to end with the addicted individual getting the help they need and everything might seem to be bright and sunny, it also makes it clear that not everyone makes it. There's not always a happy ending and sometimes the addicted return to their addiction. You can't save everyone and this show reminds you of that. I enjoy watching this one and recommend it in addition to other dramas because it's always good to get a reminder that life isn't always roses and good guys walking off into the sunset. Life it hard and for some people it's harder than it is for others. Making mistakes is part of life and there are consequences for each action taken, good or bad.moreless

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  • I wish I'd HAD a William Banks at the end of my using carear

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    By diannamia, Oct 15, 2008 Report Abuse
    This is the most amazing show I have ever seen. I am a recovering drug addict, this show is so accurate. Chilling accurate. Forget reality T.V. this show is or was my reality for over 15 years. I have a 15 year old sonirst episode by myself and and and this s nicholas, I lost custody of him 8 years agho to my sister and we dont live in the same household but we are extermly close. So after I watched the first episode by myself, I told him he had to see the show now WE (yes WE) have watched every episode since together. Anixety,grief fear,saddness,laughter,joy,relief,anger,happiness ect. are the emotions that I have felt while watching this program,and for a recovering addict like myself TO FEEL is a pretty amazing thing. THANKSmoreless

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