A&E has decided to get rid of another original drama series. After two years on the air, they’re dropping The Cleaner.
In The Cleaner, Benjamin Bratt plays William Banks, a recovering drug addict from Los Angeles. Following the birth of his daughter, Banks made a deal with God that he would end his drug use and help others beat their addictions as well. He and his team of recovering addicts use whatever means necessary to help end others’ addictions. Others in the cast include Grace Park, Esteban Powell, Kevin Michael Richardson, Amy Price-Francis, Liliana Mumy, and Brett DelBuono.
The drama kicked off on July 15, 2008 and attracted 2.58 million viewers with a 1.0 rating in the 18-49 demo. Season one averaged 1.1 million viewers in initial viewings and 4.2 million through multiple airings. A&E boasted that The Cleaner was the network’s highest rated original drama to date among adults 18-49 and 25-54.
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When the show was renewed for a second season, Bob DeBitetto, A&E’s President and General Manager, said, “The Cleaner has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal audience in its first season… Its authentic, dramatic storytelling combined with superb acting, led by an exceptional performance by Benjamin Bratt, has struck a chord with A&E viewers. It is exactly the sort of high quality, engaging programming that our fans have come to expect.”
Now, following a drop in ratings for season two, A&E has changed its mind about The Cleaner. The second round of episodes concluded on September 15th and, according to THR, the cable channel has decided not to order a third.
No reason was given for the cancellation but A&E typically draws more viewers for cheaper, unscripted programming. The Beast, another A&E drama, was cancelled earlier this year, months prior to star Patrick Swayze’s death.
What do you think? Are you sorry to see The Cleaner go? Was the show any less compelling or watchable in season two?
Why did you canceled my favorite program?…… That is not very nice…..Love the cast…..
I loved this show.
I wish they would reconsider and bring back The Cleaner…..it is/was my all-time favorite tv program…..Kudos to Benjamin Bratt and the entire cast…and Kudos also to Warren Boyd (the real Cleaner). PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring it back!
So sorry to hear. What a compelling show and so pertinent for troubled times. A shame really!!
I am very sorry that A&E cancelled The Cleaner. It was a great show, with excellent acting and real life issues. Unfortunately I didn’t even start watching it until about 6 months ago. I think if the show would have been on a more mainstream network (USA, Fox) it would have had better ratings and would still be airing.
I am so dissappointed that this show was cancelled. I was looking for it for the past few weeks only to read today that it was cancelled. Not a good decision by the network. They really should re think this. This show ended up in such a competitive time slot. I hope they get another chance.
plz plz turn it back on its my fav show
i also like the show cuz its somethin different every show and the story line is great and ben boy and the rest of the cast is the ****
I CANT BELIEVE IT GOT CANCELLED MAN I LOVE THAT SHOW SO MUCH. its so interesting i l,ook forward to every tuesday to watch it. they need to put it back on i dont care what most ppl think of it what about the ppl that do like it. they better turn it back on or else im goin back to snortin koke
Well this is SO SILLLLLLLY to cancel this show it is a shame that a show with such great message off hope helping people over addiction ben bratt was a great actor and still is . A&E made a big mistake.. when i frist saw this show coming on and ben was in it i watch because he was the star but after that the storylines were great, and i got hooked am so sick of reality tv its just So silly and season after season they are renew i have no reason to watch A&E now.. i hope that… Read more »
I feel so mad right now. this is crazy. the cleaner talks about all periods of views with addictions.Bratt has done an excellent job and the crew. I only hope that a and e really think about what they are doing. AND NEED TO GIVE THE LOYAL VIEWERS A REASON FOR THE CANCELLING OF THE SHOW
How sad this awesome show is ending! I am 32 years clean and sober in recovery, and my friends and I love this show and relate to it. It pulls at our heartstrings. Please get it back on tv! It shows the work we do – and reaching out to others like this has given us a primary purpose. Benjamin Bratt does an awesome acting job in it. Also it could be reaching out to those who need help and see there is help available.
WOW! I am surprised. I just started watching the show on OnDemand, missed season 1 all together and even without it, I am/was a fan of the show.
I have been searching for The Cleaner and just found out that the show was cancelled. I loved the show and I am very disappointed that it is cancelled. It was the best show and wish another network would pick it up. What a shame!!!!!
I am sad to see that The Cleaner has been cancelled. I guess A&E goes for the money and the lowest common denominator. I will look elsewhere for quality shows now.