"The Cleaner" sticks to traditional comedic structure, focusing on character quirks rather than identity politics. There is little sign of forced representation, nor are any characters defined solely by race, gender, or sexuality. The show's humor and character development are grounded more in situational comedy and the protagonist's awkwardness.

The series doesn't target institutions like family, religion, or traditional masculinity for ridicule or deconstruction. While it toes a modern comedic line, it remains pretty neutral, neither subverting nor zealously defending cultural foundations. This neutrality is almost quaint in today's aggressively woke climate.

Alternative views aren't villainized or caricatured; the humor is not at anyone's ideological expense. Dialogue and plotlines allow for a spectrum of perspectives, or at least don't overtly push a single worldview. The show feels refreshingly moderate and unpreachy.