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I have seen every episode of "the Cleaner". "I find it very entertaining, this show will hook you, pull you through the ups and downs infiltrating each and every emotion within you". It would be a good idea to turn off the phone, and put the kids to bed, shut off the world around you, and fall into this show.
It introduced the characters and gave some historical info that tied everything and everyone together, thus you know why they are all there. Bratts character is well written and he plays it to the top. Many of you will be able to relate to one or more characters somehow or someway.
From Chapter 6 focus while I was viewing was the use of camera angles and colors. They are semi graphic considering the subject matter. Music suits the storyline.
Behind the scenes of "The Cleaner"
Synopsis
William Banks, played by Benjamin Bratt, is a drug addict. During the birth of his daughter, Lula, he made a deal with God, saying that if he is given a second chance he will end his drug abuse and help others to end their addictions to sex, drugs, and gambling. Banks and a small team of recovering addicts then worked to help others in recovering from their addictions.[2]Production
The Cleaner, whose protagonist according to A&E helps others defeat their habits "by any means necessary," is the first original drama on that cable network in over six years.[2] The show is loosely based on the life of Warren Boyd [3] who as an addiction counselor has helped such people as Mel Gibson, Courtney Love, and Whitney HoustonReferences
- ^ "A&E Takes Benjamin Bratt to the 'Cleaner' - New drama could premiere by this summer", Zap2it, Tribune Media Services (2008-02-12). Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
- ^ aetv.com/the-cleaner/about
Characters
Main cast
- (Third in from the right) Benjamin Bratt .. WilliamBanks
- (Second in from the right) Grace Park ... Akani Cuesta
- (First on the left) Esteban Powell ... Arnie Swenton
- (Far right side) Kevin Michael Richardson ... Darnell McDowell
William Banks Family
(Center) Amy Price-Francis .. Melissa Banks, William's wife
(Left) Liliana Mumy ... Lula Banks, William's daughter
(Right) Brett DelBuono ... Ben Banks, William's son
(Left) Liliana Mumy ... Lula Banks, William's daughter
(Right) Brett DelBuono ... Ben Banks, William's son
The real interventionast Warren Boyd co-producer of the cleaner portrayed by William Banks
Discuss what you think about the show discuss with others go beyond class:
Narrative Structure of the cleaner: The Cleaner, Season 1, Episode 1,
1. Multiple Protagonists: The Cleaner, whose protagonist according to A&E, William and his small team helps others defeat their habits "by any means necessary,” as he struggles to maintain his own rocky personal life.
2. Exposition:William tries to help Zachary, a once-promising high school athlete who has fallen victim to methamphetamine addiction. The episode introduces his team and his family. William also faces the loss of a team member, Mickey Efros.
3. Motivation: William Banks is a drug addict. During the birth of his daughter, Lula, he made a deal with God, saying that if he is given a second chance he will end his drug abuse and help others to end their addictions to sex, drugs, and gambling. Banks and a small team of recovering addicts then worked to help others in recovering from their addictions.
4. Narrative Enigma: William Banks tries to help, he does the best he can to stop drug abuse. He tries to show people a better life. A life without addiction, a good life, a better one then the one they are leading.
5. Cause Chain: William works week-in and week-out to bring addicts of all kinds to the point where they are ready and willing to get help and begin Effect Chain: The difficult process of getting clean. In addition, William wrestles with his own demons through an unusual relationship with God. He's a man caught between an untiring commitment to his work, love for his family, and the ghosts of his own addictions
6. Climax: William the one you want helping a troubled loved one, the one you trust to do whatever is necessary, the man you want by your side in your darkest hour.
7. Resolution (or lack thereof): Based on a true story, drama features a former junkie who heads up a specialized, unconventional organization that helps others battle their own addictions.
How: on TV along with the use of my DVR system through Dish TV but occasionally I will watch on A&E.com web site where you can watch full episodes of The Cleaner and if you have missed any then you can see any episode during the season.
Where: Home, meaning isolated in my bedroom with no out side interruptions caused by my roommate a.k.a "Chatty Kathy" or better yet with my earphones on in the muti-use lab at MCC. That's good only some days and bad others when I forget to bring my headphones, can't watch it in silence.
When: After work or in my spare time meaning at all hours of the day and night. This always has a effect on my tension span to watch TV, maybe I will use split screen my TV so I can do my homework on one half and the other my TV show. My TV is my monitor so its able to do both. "This definitely is hard, but sometimes one looses out on the other". I will be getting the new G1 from T-Mobile its ten times better than the i-phone to watch video on while using this type of application.
Viewing habits: I'm very good about watching the episode that day but with the use of my DVR later in-between work eating and school work or all at the same time. My understanding of the show is based upon what episode I'm watching and my views on the content presented that episode.Its intense and full of semi realistic views on a full range addictions not necessarily drugs.
Extracurricular activities: My job holds precedence at times but in all it really doesn't interfere with viewing of the show. My family and such things as birthdays, and weddings etc.
Viewing: By myself "always", can't have any disruption isolated in my room with the door locked so no unexpected guest decide to come in.
Show chatting: No one in-particular come to mind outside of school just my instructor at MCC other than that not really anyone, Well maybe one person my step mom once in awhile will chat shows up but rarely we are both so busy..
Pictures where I view my show:
Watching using another source: Alright I've viewed my show on A&E.com and other web sites in order to research my show.This way differs from the amount of disruptions during the viewing and resolution is sometimes blurry low grade players used to view with. "Coming soon"! the G1 from T-Mobile which I will have my hands on in December or January this phone is the "God" of phones just imagine your computer shrunk down to a phone and even faster applications than your home computer in your hands it will be my TV and computer on the go!
Watching On The Web official web page
Multi use video pick your video from the menu at the bottom of the You Tube screen.
2. Exposition:William tries to help Zachary, a once-promising high school athlete who has fallen victim to methamphetamine addiction. The episode introduces his team and his family. William also faces the loss of a team member, Mickey Efros.
3. Motivation: William Banks is a drug addict. During the birth of his daughter, Lula, he made a deal with God, saying that if he is given a second chance he will end his drug abuse and help others to end their addictions to sex, drugs, and gambling. Banks and a small team of recovering addicts then worked to help others in recovering from their addictions.
4. Narrative Enigma: William Banks tries to help, he does the best he can to stop drug abuse. He tries to show people a better life. A life without addiction, a good life, a better one then the one they are leading.
5. Cause Chain: William works week-in and week-out to bring addicts of all kinds to the point where they are ready and willing to get help and begin Effect Chain: The difficult process of getting clean. In addition, William wrestles with his own demons through an unusual relationship with God. He's a man caught between an untiring commitment to his work, love for his family, and the ghosts of his own addictions
6. Climax: William the one you want helping a troubled loved one, the one you trust to do whatever is necessary, the man you want by your side in your darkest hour.
7. Resolution (or lack thereof): Based on a true story, drama features a former junkie who heads up a specialized, unconventional organization that helps others battle their own addictions.
3. Embracing the Show
How: on TV along with the use of my DVR system through Dish TV but occasionally I will watch on A&E.com web site where you can watch full episodes of The Cleaner and if you have missed any then you can see any episode during the season.
Where: Home, meaning isolated in my bedroom with no out side interruptions caused by my roommate a.k.a "Chatty Kathy" or better yet with my earphones on in the muti-use lab at MCC. That's good only some days and bad others when I forget to bring my headphones, can't watch it in silence.
When: After work or in my spare time meaning at all hours of the day and night. This always has a effect on my tension span to watch TV, maybe I will use split screen my TV so I can do my homework on one half and the other my TV show. My TV is my monitor so its able to do both. "This definitely is hard, but sometimes one looses out on the other". I will be getting the new G1 from T-Mobile its ten times better than the i-phone to watch video on while using this type of application.
Viewing habits: I'm very good about watching the episode that day but with the use of my DVR later in-between work eating and school work or all at the same time. My understanding of the show is based upon what episode I'm watching and my views on the content presented that episode.Its intense and full of semi realistic views on a full range addictions not necessarily drugs.
Extracurricular activities: My job holds precedence at times but in all it really doesn't interfere with viewing of the show. My family and such things as birthdays, and weddings etc.
Viewing: By myself "always", can't have any disruption isolated in my room with the door locked so no unexpected guest decide to come in.
Show chatting: No one in-particular come to mind outside of school just my instructor at MCC other than that not really anyone, Well maybe one person my step mom once in awhile will chat shows up but rarely we are both so busy..
Pictures where I view my show:
Watching using another source: Alright I've viewed my show on A&E.com and other web sites in order to research my show.This way differs from the amount of disruptions during the viewing and resolution is sometimes blurry low grade players used to view with. "Coming soon"! the G1 from T-Mobile which I will have my hands on in December or January this phone is the "God" of phones just imagine your computer shrunk down to a phone and even faster applications than your home computer in your hands it will be my TV and computer on the go!
Watching On The Web official web page
Multi use video pick your video from the menu at the bottom of the You Tube screen.
Check it out!!!!
Sneak peek at episode's of "The Cleaner" attached at the bottom is a scrolling menu.
Congrats on 2008 season of the Cleaner it's over but will return in 2009.
The network's first scripted progression in more than 6 years, which initially launched in July 2008, will go into production soon on thirteen all-new episodes slated to debut sometime in 2009.
In its original season, The Cleaner averaged 4.2 million total viewers, 2.4 million adults 25-54 and 2.2 million adults 18-49 in primetime. The Cleaner has become A&E's number one new drama in network history among adults 18-49 and 25-54, roughly doubling-up the audience of the previous two series (Nero Wolfe and 100 Centre Street) in those demos.
"The Cleaner has really produced a loyal audience in its first season," said DeBitetto. "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." (DeBitetto 2008).
The Cleaner is produced by CBS Paramount Television in association with Once A Frog Productions for A&E Network. The series was created and is executive produced by Jonathan Prince (Cane, American Dreams) and Robert Munic. Jay Silverman and Warren Boyd are co-executive producers.
In its original season, The Cleaner averaged 4.2 million total viewers, 2.4 million adults 25-54 and 2.2 million adults 18-49 in primetime. The Cleaner has become A&E's number one new drama in network history among adults 18-49 and 25-54, roughly doubling-up the audience of the previous two series (Nero Wolfe and 100 Centre Street) in those demos.
"The Cleaner has really produced a loyal audience in its first season," said DeBitetto. "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." (DeBitetto 2008).
The Cleaner is produced by CBS Paramount Television in association with Once A Frog Productions for A&E Network. The series was created and is executive produced by Jonathan Prince (Cane, American Dreams) and Robert Munic. Jay Silverman and Warren Boyd are co-executive producers.
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I have put together some parts of "My Show Wiki Page" need feedback from my class mates whom are looking out. If Rednoz is online can you give some feedback you have a great point of view on issues or anyone else for that matter. The first part is just things that could be useful in manty of the other questions being asked by instructor.
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