Ep 1. Hello America

The Cleaner season 2 episode 1, titled "Hello America," follows William "The Cleaner" Banks as he heads back to Los Angeles after spending the last year in Africa. William is a recovering addict who has turned his life around and now helps others struggling with addiction to find their way to recovery.

In the episode, William is greeted at the airport by his best friend who doubles up as his sober companion, Akani. The two head back to William's apartment, where he is surprised by several old friends who have thrown him a welcome back party. There, William also reunites with his wife, Melissa, and his teenage daughter, Lula.

As William starts to settle back into his life in the U.S., he receives a call from a woman named Karen who needs his help. Karen's 18-year-old son, Jake, has gone missing, and the police are no help. Karen is desperate to find her son and asks for William's assistance. William agrees to help and begins his search for Jake.

William's investigation leads him to several of Jake's friends, who all lead him to a club where Jake was last seen. The club's owner, Phil, is uncooperative, and William suspects that he is hiding something. In typical William fashion, he uses his persuasive skills to get Phil to confess that he may have sold Jake drugs.

William continues to dig deeper and discovers that Jake was part of a batch of counterfeit drugs making their way around the city. William knows that if he does not find Jake soon, he will be in grave danger.

As the episode progresses, William starts to unravel the mystery behind Jake's disappearance, and it soon becomes apparent that there is more to the story than meets the eye. William's investigation leads him down a dangerous path, and he finds himself in perilous situations as he gets closer to the truth.

Overall, Season 2 Episode 1 of The Cleaner, titled "Hello America," is an exciting start to the season, featuring a tense and intricately woven mystery that keeps viewers engaged from beginning to end. The episode also highlights William's deep compassion and commitment to helping others overcome their addictions, making it clear why he is such a beloved character.