The Cleaner (Season 3) deals with crime scenes, blood, gore and mayhem. Once again, the 2.03 m tall crime scene cleaner Wicky (Greg Davies) is back with a quirky set of characters.
This British series, “The Cleaner,” is based on the German series “Der Tatortreiniger” (Crime Scene Cleaner/2011-2018), which was created by the writer Mizzi Meyer.
“The Cleaner” focuses on the ludicrousness of everyday living, as this sitcom is loaded with typical British humour
Also read our series review of the first two season of "The Cleaner" (S1 & S2/UK) Series.
Spoiler Free Review of The Cleaner (Season 3/UK/2024) Series
The trailer
The synopsis
Paul “Wicky” Wickstead (Greg Davies) is a certified cleaning technician recognized by the state, with a distinct focus on crime scene cleaning, ensuring the thorough removal of any indicators of death. Once the CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) has concluded their tasks, the cleaner “Wicky” is left to scrub away the macabre evidence. For Wicky, a bloodbath and the pub are simply integral components of a typical workday. At the macabre crime scene, sociable “Wicky” meets and interacts with all sorts of odd (and normal) people.
“I am so delighted to be back wading around in blood.”
Greg Davies, show creator and actor
The Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Of course, the USP of this sitcom is the unusual setting of the crime (murder) scene. As we said earlier, in the course of fulfilling his responsibilities of cleaning up the crime scene, Paul “Wicky” Wickstead (Greg Davies) encounters an array of odd individuals. Due to his sociable nature, Wicky occasionally engages in more gossip than actual cleaning. Therefore, such interactions, more often than not, lead to hilariously light as well as dark humour scenes. And this is what makes it a different kind of sitcom.
So, what else did we like about this British Sitcom?
We liked the uncommon pairing of the 2.03 m tall Wicky (Greg Davies) and the 1.52 m tall Ruth (Zita Sattar). Despite their height difference, they look like a cute pair in it. No doubt, their relationship has seen a fair bit of bloody crime scenes in the three seasons. But they have remained steadfast.
Now, after the season 3 finale, we are wondering as to where their love affair is heading. We will have to wait for the next season to learn about their fate. Besides, these two regulars, this sitcom has scores of well-known actors and actresses making their presence felt in its eighteen (18) episodes, so far. We liked the fresh faces in each episode of the series.
Key details
| Genre | Comedy, Sitcom |
| Original Language | English (UK) |
| Season | Season 3 | Third (3rd) Season |
| Episodes | Six (6) Episodes |
| Writer | Greg Davies |
| Director | Tom Marshall |
| Cast | Greg Davies (Paul Wickstead/Wicky), Zita Sattar (PS Ruth Edwards), Conleth Hill (Brennan), Steve Pemberton (Donald), Harry Peacock (Bob Mammot), Rosie Cavaliero (Marnie), Philippa Dunne (Margaret), Rebekah Staton (Vivien Mammot), Vicki Pepperdine (Caroline), Derek Griffiths (Bill), Andrew Dickson (Captain), Naveed Khan (Dicky Daw), Gemma Whelan (Lara), Josephine Welcome (Pauline), Vaun Earl Norman (Simon), Faye Campbell (Coleen), etc. |
| Network | BBC |
Spoilers Alert: Summary of Six (6) Episodes of the Season (3) Three
Episodes Summary
The Reunion (S3, E1)
Wicky finds himself on a job for an old childhood school friend, Justin, who it turns out has done rather well for himself.
The Baby (S3, E2)
Wicky attempts to clean a hut for a furious pregnant lady.
The Committee (S3, E3)
Wicky repeatedly offends a building full of elderly people. The committee will hear of this.
The Lighthouse (S3, E4)
Wicky’s visit to a remote lighthouse takes an unsettling turn as he confronts bizarre occurrences, deadly creatures, and haunting melodies.
The Housekeeper (S3, E5)
Wicky cleans up after an estate agent’s demise at an old mansion. He encounters a strict housekeeper and an eccentric staff. As he works, Wicky uncovers suspicious circumstances surrounding the agent’s death.
The Wedding (S3, E6)
Wicky investigates assault at wedding of storage tycoon’s daughter. Despite the violence, extravagant nuptials proceed under the watchful eye of the bride’s intimidating mother. Wicky navigates the criminal underworld to uncover the truth.
The poster
The rating
| FM Rating | 3.60/5 |
The conclusion
All in all, The Cleaner (Season 3) is enjoyable, as it is loaded with typical British humour. With almost half-hour-long episodes, it is a perfect comedy show for the marathon watch.
Featured Image of Caroline (Vicki Pepperdine), Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead (Greg Davies), Donald (Steve Pemberton) and Lara (Gemma Whelan) – from Left to Right (S3, E2).
Poster and Featured Images of The Cleaner (Season 3/UK/2024) Series. All the pictures are credited to BBC.