Early Review: THE CLEANER “Pilot” Episode (S01E01)
July 14, 2008
A&E’s new original series, THE CLEANER, premieres tomorrow, July 15, at 10pm.
The story follows, William “The Cleaner” Banks (Benjmain Bratt) and his team, as they try to get people clean by any means necessary (really, any means).
When I first heard about The Cleaner I was intrigued. Then I saw a promo and I was really excited to check out the first episode. I finally sat down to watch the first episode, and although it didn’t live up to all my expectations, I think it is worth checking out.
To me the story could have spent a little more time making us care about the team. Unfortunately, I think
they tried to focus on too many different characters from the team, instead of focusing on more William and less on the people from his crew, at least for the first episode.
However, even though the episode wasn’t all that I wanted it to be, I totally got hooked because of what happens at the end of the episode. I just wasn’t expecting it at all and it just changed the tone of the show at least for the next few episodes and I am really looking forward to more.
Now on to the actors. I totally believe that Benjamin Bratt is William. He has the look and attitude that makes this guy believable. And I think that’s the most important thing, especially if we’re going to believe that the team respects and trusts him.
A&E’s THE CLEANER - Promo Video
July 13, 2008
THE CLEANER is A&E’s new original series starring Benjamin Bratt (“Law and Order,” Miss Congeniality), Amy Price-Francis (“Californication”), Grace Park (“Battlestar Galactica”), Kevin Michael Richardson (“Knights of Prosperity,” “Like Family”), Esteban Powell (Dazed and Confused, Powder), Brett DelBuono (Balls of Fury, “Kidnapped”) and Liliana Mumy (Cheaper by the Dozen, The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause).
The Cleaner is about an unconventional team who helps people get clean from their addictions by any means necessary. Benjamin Bratt stars as as William “The Cleaner” Banks, the leader of the team. The Cleaner is actually inspired by the true story of a real life “extreme interventionist.”
The Cleaner premiere on Tuesday, July 15, at 10pm on A&E.
I have already seen the first episode (my review is coming up, so keep an eye out) and I think the show has great potential to become a success. Plus the concept is really interesting. I’m really looking forward to seeing more.
Check out a promo below.
Giveaway: A&E’s THE CLEANER - Bratt Pack
June 30, 2008
A&E’s new original series, THE CLEANER, starring Benjamin Bratt premieres on Tuesday, July 15 at 10pm on A&E Network.
On July 15, at 10pm ET/PT, A&E Network will launch its first original scripted drama series in more than six years. THE CLEANER stars Benjamin Bratt (“Law and Order,” Miss Congeniality), Amy Price-Francis (“Californication”), Grace Park (“Battlestar Galactica”), Kevin Michael Richardson (“Knights of Prosperity,” “Like Family”), Esteban Powell (Dazed and Confused, Powder), Brett DelBuono (Balls of Fury, “Kidnapped”) and Liliana Mumy (Cheaper by the Dozen, The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause).
Inspired by the true story of a real life “extreme interventionist,” Bratt stars as William “The Cleaner” Banks who, after hitting rock-bottom from his own addictions after the birth of his daughter, 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. Now, along with his unconventional team, he helps people get clean from their own addictions by any means necessary.
In celebration of this new show, we have two “Bratt Packs” to giveaway.
Each “Bratt Pack” Prize Package Includes:
-A&E T-shirt
-$10 A&E Store Gift Certificate
-Benjamin Bratt DVD package featuring: “The Andromeda Strain,” “Miss Congeniality,” “Pinero” and “Love in the Time of Cholera.”
Want to win one? It’s an easy 2 step process:
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