Spotless (TV series)

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Spotless
Genre
Created by
  • Ed McCardie
  • Corinne Marrinan
Starring
Composer Neil Davidge
Country of origin
Original languagesEnglish, French
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Producers
  • Moritz Polter
  • Hugh Warren
CinematographyGiulio Biccari
Running time60 minutes
Original release
Network Canal+
Release16 March (2015-03-16) –
13 April 2015 (2015-04-13)

Spotless is a French dark comedy-drama [1] television series co-created by Ed McCardie and Corinne Marrinan, and produced by Tandem Communications (StudioCanal) in association with Rosetta Media. [2] [3] It premiered in France on Canal+ on 16 March 2015 and aired ten episodes until 13 April 2015. The series stars Marc-André Grondin, Denis Menochet, Miranda Raison, Brendan Coyle and Tanya Fear. [3]

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Synopsis

In London, Jean Bastière has been leading a quiet family life with his wife and two children for fifteen years. Perfectly integrated, he manages a crime scene cleaning business.

The balance of the harmonious existence is disrupted, however, when the brother, Martin, whom he has not seen for years, reappears. With this bulky brother, the secrets and wounds of Jean's past resurface. Faced with old demons he had chosen to bury, Jean will also face other problems. When Martin arrives with the body of a woman hidden in his van, neither one suspects a year with serious consequences is about to start.

Cast

Production

Spotless is an Anglo-French production. It was co-created by Ed McCardie and Corinne Marrinan, and was produced by Tandem Communications (StudioCanal) in association with Rosetta Media. [2] [3] The first series was shot at West London Film Studios. The series was renewed for a second season by the Esquire Network in April 2016, [4] before Esquire Network became defunct in 2017.

Broadcast

The series was aired by Esquire Network in the United States from November 2015 to January 2016. Internationally it was distributed by Netflix as a Netflix Original; it was later also carried by Netflix in the United States.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"One Hand Clapping" Pascal Chaumeil Ed McCardie16 March 2015 (2015-03-16)
A cleaner of crime scenes is pulled into London's criminal underworld by the actions of his irresponsible older brother.
2"Carrot & Stick"Pascal ChaumeilEd McCardie16 March 2015 (2015-03-16)
The brothers are forced into a dangerous partnership with Nelson Clay; Martin creates tension at home and in the neighborhood; Julie decides to take control of her future.
3"Not a Place, a Circumstance"Colin TeagueEd McCardie23 March 2015 (2015-03-23)
Nelson reveals details of Jean's first clean-up job; Martin makes plans to leave London after learning that French gangsters are following him.
4"Someone's Son, Somebody's Daughter"Colin TeagueLucy Catherine23 March 2015 (2015-03-23)
Nelson calls on Jean when a politician's drug-fueled night with an escort ends in tragedy; Maddy plays truant on the same day Julie opens her new business; Jean discovers a terrible secret about Victor.
5"The Power of No"China Moo-YoungLucie Barat30 March 2015 (2015-03-30)
Jean takes a stand and refuses to do a requested clean, when Nelson pushes the boundaries too far. Fearing retaliation, Martin takes steps to protect them from Nelson, but ends up getting them into even deeper trouble.
6"Fallowfield"China Moo-YoungChris Dunlop30 March 2015 (2015-03-30)
Martin's past catches up to him; Jean finds an ally in new Detective Chief Inspector Squire; Julie receives a commission from an unexpected client.
7"Say What You See"Luke WatsonChris Dunlop6 April 2015 (2015-04-06)
Jean hopes that DCI Squire can help him break his partnership with Nelson; Martin begins an ill-advised affair; Julie investigates Jean's secrets.
8"True Love Weighs"Luke WatsonSimon Allen6 April 2015 (2015-04-06)
Jean uses his skills to help Maureen through a personal tragedy; Victor learns Martin's secret; Maddy is intrigued by an online friendship; Nelson plans to kill Jean in the woods.
9"Rebound"Phillip JohnMarston Bloom13 April 2015 (2015-04-13)
Jean tries to return to normality and fix his family, but Julie has other plans. Meanwhile, Maddy's friendship with Steven leads her into big trouble; and Martin decides that Victor needs to die.
10"To Victor, the Spoils"Phillip JohnEd McCardie13 April 2015 (2015-04-13)
Jean and Martin set out to frame Victor, hoping that Nelson will kill him as a result. Meanwhile, Julie prepares to leave London; and Martin tells Jean a crucial piece of information about their father's death.

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References

  1. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa (23 June 2014). "Tandem and Canal Plus Unveils International Cast of 'Spotless'". Variety. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  2. 1 2 Roxborough, Scott (7 April 2014). "MIPTV: Canal Plus Gives Series Order to Brit Crime Drama 'Spotless'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 Wagmeister, Elizabeth (7 May 2015). "Esquire Network Greenlights First Original Scripted Series". Variety. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  4. ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (6 April 2016). "'Spotless' Renewed for Season 2 at Esquire". Variety. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
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