Oct. 12, 2021|United States|93 Min.|n/A
Genre: Adventure;Crime;Drama;Family;Mystery;Romance;Thriller
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“The Cleaner” is a 2021 comedy series that showcases the brilliance of actor and writer Greg Davies. Inspired by the German show “Der Tatortreiniger” (Crime Scene Cleaner), the series follows Paul “Wicky” Wickstead, played by Davies, as he navigates the darkly humorous world of cleaning up after gruesome crime scenes.
In each episode, Wicky encounters friends, relatives, or associates of the deceased—or, as in the first episode, the murderer herself. Helena Bonham Carter guest stars as Sheila, a complex character who is part victim of mental torment and part unapologetic killer. Sheila’s motives for murdering her husband—a mix of frustration over his obsession with model trains and her desire to smoke freely—add a chilling yet oddly charming layer to the story.
The interaction between Wicky and Sheila is both tense and entertaining. Their unlikely friendship develops through witty and uneasy conversations, even leading to a whimsical plan to escape to the Dolomites together in his old van. A particularly eerie scene set in a bathroom highlights the strange dynamic between the two characters, leaving viewers both amused and unsettled.
“The Cleaner” blends dark humor with sharp writing, making it a standout series that keeps audiences guessing and engaged.
Cast director: Erin Elders
Cast actor: Soleil Moon Frye, Luke Wilson, Lynda Carter, Eden Brolin, Shelley Long, Mark Wallace, Matthew Cardarople, M.C. Gainey, Shiloh Fernandez, Heather McComb
Original name: The Cleaner