Cleaning Up
This characterful drama focuses on an ordinary working class woman, Sam, who is caught between two worlds - the everyday life of a devoted and loving Mum and the darker, dangerous world of insider trading. While struggling with an online gambling addiction, Sassy office cleaner Sam realises she has access to lucrative Stock Market information which if used correctly could be the answer to all her prayers.
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Plot Summary
The series follows Sam, a struggling cleaner who gets involved in insider trading to secure her children's future. As she delves deeper into the corporate world's underbelly, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game with significant personal risks. The narrative explores themes of ambition, desperation, and the moral compromises made in the pursuit of a better life.
Critical Reception
Cleaning Up received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its timely exploration of class disparity and corporate greed, as well as the lead performance. However, some found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its relevant social commentary on the gap between the wealthy and working class.
- Aisling Franciosi's performance as Sam was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
- Some viewers and critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and slow at times.
Google audience: Audience reception was varied, with many appreciating the show's examination of economic inequality and the lengths one might go to for family. Some found the storyline engaging, while others felt it did not fully live up to its potential.
Fun Fact
The series was filmed in and around Dublin, Ireland, showcasing various urban and industrial landscapes to reflect the characters' environments.
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