TV series
Hard work, low pay and a mother's will to survive.
After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.
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Episode 1
Fleeing in the night with Maddy, Alex seeks help from social services and lands a job with Value Maids, only to find her problems are just beginning.
Directed by John WellsWritten by Molly Smith MetzlerGuest stars Matthew Mandzij, Charmaine Wilson, Leo Chiang, Spencer Drever, Donald Sales, Jason Tremblay, Nathan Mayes, Amy Reid
Episode 2
After a long night on the floor of a ferry terminal with Maddy, Alex finds shelter, but custody issues and an unhappy client push her to the edge.
Directed by John WellsWritten by Molly Smith MetzlerGuest stars BJ Harrison, Aimee Carrero, Troy Anthony Young, Colby Wilson, Robbie Segulam, Angela Moore, Carmela Sison, Nitin Prasad
Episode 3
While navigating the complex government assistance system, Alex wrangles with Sean over Maddy's care and tackles a cleaning job that nearly breaks her.
Directed by Nzingha StewartWritten by Marcus GardleyGuest stars BJ Harrison, Nathan Mayes, Jessica Steen, Alessandro Juliani, Roman Podhora, Jed Rees, Ashleigh Kearns, Philip Granger
Episode 4
Cleaning Regina's gorgeous house on Thanksgiving, Alex imagines what it would be like to live in such luxury before taking the fantasy a step further.
Directed by Nzingha StewartWritten by Bekah BrunstetterGuest stars Théodore Pellerin, Kayt Roth, Bill Pozzobon, Jennifer Kitchen, Lia Frankland, Talen Mabry, Kurtis Szarka, Chris Shields
Episode 5
A job cleaning out the childhood home of a notorious local thief triggers memories for Alex, who also discovers what's causing Maddy's worrying cough.
Directed by Lila NeugebauerWritten by Colin McKennaGuest stars BJ Harrison, Aimee Carrero, Bailey Skodje, Beckham Skodje, Tim Perez, Nick Preston, Jelena Milinkovic, Jill Morrison
Episode 6
Determined to send Maddy to a better preschool, Alex desperately searches for a new place to live, a process complicated by her government benefits.
Directed by Helen ShaverWritten by Michelle Denise JacksonGuest stars BJ Harrison, Laara Sadiq, Megan Leitch, Amy Reid, Jessie Liang, Olivia Lucas, Jake Sheardown, Eric Ruggieri
Episode 7
Alex writes about her clients, including a couple living separate lives, as she juggles her tricky housing situation and Paula's fragile mental state.
Directed by Helen ShaverWritten by Bekah BrunstetterGuest stars Toby Levins, Zolan Arneja, Requell Jodeah, Sachin Sahel, Daniel Bacon, Tom Tasse, Bonny Thorne, Paul C. Grenier
Episode 8
Amid a crushing series of setbacks, Alex explores the possibility of college while dealing with Paula's health crisis and offering Regina a helping hand.
Directed by Quyen TranWritten by Marcus Gardley, Molly Smith MetzlerGuest stars Raymond Ablack, Christie Burke, Gillian Barber, Brenda Crichlow, Sook Hexamer, Moon Hee Suk, Scott Bellis, Patti Kim
Episode 9
Back at square one, Alex reaches out for a safe harbor and legal lifeline, realizing how much of herself she's lost along the way.
Directed by John WellsWritten by Colin McKennaGuest stars BJ Harrison, Gloria Garayua, Mercedes De La Cruz, Mike Wasko, Janet Glassford, Morgana Wyllie, Beau de Zwager, Nels Lennarson
Episode 10
Gaining strength and support from a creative writing therapy group, Alex fights for her future by facing off with Sean over custody of Maddy.
Directed by John WellsWritten by Molly Smith MetzlerGuest stars BJ Harrison, Anthony Scardera, Mozhan Navabi, Hilaria Larriva, Steve Bacic, Murry Peeters, Nancy Sivak, Nhi Do
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Margaret QualleyAlex Russell
Nick RobinsonSean Boyd
Andie MacDowellPaula Langley
Rylea Nevaeh WhittetMaddy Boyd
BJ HarrisonDenise
Théodore PellerinWayne
Aimee CarreroDanielle
Matthew MandzijJeffries
Netflix
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
LuckyChap EntertainmentUnited States
