Parents' Guide to Clean Sweep

TV AMC+ Drama 2023
Clean Sweep TV show poster: Charlene McKenna and Barry Ward are separated by crime scene tape while standing in a kitchen.

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Gritty mom-with-a-dark-past thriller has violence, swearing.

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Why Age 15+?

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What's the Story?

Shelly Mohan (Charlene McKenna) makes a CLEAN SWEEP of her home after killing someone from her past. As part of her everyday life, she cleans up: after her kids, after her husband, after her dog. A devoted housewife and mother of three, Shelly has set up a humble domestic life for herself. But when someone comes to remind her of her sins, she must confront her past life. It doesn't help that her detective husband Jason (Barry Ward) gets assigned to the murder case and is desperate for a promotion. Can Shelly balance her life while evading her husband's investigation?

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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This series will sweep viewers out of their chairs with twists and thrills. Clean Sweep is filled with grit and mystery that will keep viewers on edge and not knowing who to believe or what's true. Charlene McKenna does a great job portraying Shelly. This is not for younger kids, as there's strong language, violence, and sexual content.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about motherhood in Clean Sweep. Shelly is deemed as "Supermom" by the town residents. Why might they call her that? How does that affect Shelly's relationship with herself? Her kids? Her husband?

  • Do you think it's possible to redeem yourself from bad decisions in the past? Why is Shelly determined to keep it a secret? Are there other ways to go about doing this?

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Clean Sweep TV show poster: Charlene McKenna and Barry Ward are separated by crime scene tape while standing in a kitchen.

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