“The Cleaner” Returns to A & E, June 23

I wasn’t interested in getting into another heavy drama, but I really do like Benjamin Bratt, and I’ve found a new squishy to love in Esteban Powell. What can I say? I’m finicky. Whatever the case may be, I’m going to be watching this series, which is beginning its second season on A&E, June 23. Since I am coming late to the party, I have all of season one to catch up on. So, for info and photos, I’ll check in at TV.com.

About the Show
Inspired by the true story of real life “extreme interventionist” Warren Boyd, who also co-executive produces the series, “The Cleaner” stars Benjamin Bratt as William Banks, a recovering addict who must balance his unwavering dedication to helping others get clean with an increasingly rocky personal life and the ghosts of his addictions. Banks and his teammates Akani Cuesta (Grace Park) and Arnie Swenton (Esteban Powell) employ an unconventional – and often by any means necessary – approach to getting addicts and those who surround them to realize they’ve reached rock-bottom and help them begin the process of recovery. With every success and failure, William wrestles with his commitment to his work and his love for his wife Melissa (Amy Price-Francis) and their children through an unusual relationship with God.

The Cast
Benjamin Bratt – William Banks
Grace Park – Akani Cuesta
Esteban Powell – Arnie Swenton
Amy Price-Francis – Melissa Banks

Watch for my review of the season two premiere coming soon. And don’t forget, The Cleaner premiere’s June 23, at 10/9 CT, on A&E.