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      100% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 93% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings Based on Margareta Magnusson's bestselling book comes a transformation series narrated by Amy Poehler where people are given a chance to organize their homes, lives and relationships before it's too late. Plucked right out of Sweden, an organizer, a designer and a psychologist -- known as the Death Cleaners -- head to America to help eight heroes face their mortality, speak honestly about death and confront all that has been collecting dust for years. Each story builds towards a physical transformation of the home, as well as an emotional transformation leaving one with a lighter view of life and death. Read More Read Less

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      Geordie Gray The Australian This is a funny, absorbing show that feels a lot like the Netflix reboot of Queer Eye, but instead of a gorgeously enthusiastic gaggle of gays, the three hosts are vaguely frightening Swedes. Jan 3, 2024 Full Review Chris Vognar Rolling Stone With a big heart, self-knowing wit, and an efficiency you might expect from the title, the show comes not to shame people but to celebrate their resilience, one lifestyle makeover at a time. May 1, 2023 Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media It gets a little heavy on occasion, but there's lots of well-timed humor to move things along, and the ideas are quite positive. Rated: 4/5 May 15, 2023 Full Review Liz Kocan Decider Less of a home makeover show and more of a soul makeover, the show doesn’t have big “move that bus!” reveals, but the emotional reckoning the clients often have at the end of each episode is just as moving and satisfying. Apr 28, 2023 Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Hoarders may have been more insightful, but what’s on screen in The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning is completely watchable, often inspirational, and gets its basic message across. Rated: B+ Apr 28, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Do B The show's concept is great as are the three Swedes - HOWEVER the narration is just awful. It is snarky and rude, killing many otherwise lovely moments. If there is a season 2, I sincerely hope they lose the acerbic tone - it doesn't fit with the show and I imagine it was very difficult for the people who participated to hear lame attempts at sarcastic humor right after they shared highly personal moments. Who on earth thought that was a good idea? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review Jill S This show is everything you want in good television; laughter, tears, education, and genuine love for its cast. I could not get enough of this show! The stories are compelling and relatable, and the change they bring to the people they serve is nothing short of beautiful. Five stars, keep the Swede's coming! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Amy P Quality show. The philosophy of death cleaning is for a better life. I found this way of living to be fascinating and it made for a great makeover show, its similar to queer eye in that it made me laugh, cry, and feel inspired. The Sweedish take on life and death is a realist one, and the heart in this show big. Amy Pohler's narration made it a home run for me. Can't wait for season 2!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/23 Full Review K R This show is a wonderful mix of heart, humour and practical advice in decluttering messes. You'll laugh, you'll cry and be inspired. The people they help have relatable stories. I can't recommend it enough. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/23 Full Review Abby S Luv this show, my new favorite and cannot wait for Season 2! 💕 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/23 Full Review Josh C A beautifully done surprise of a show! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Episode 1 Aired Apr 27, 2023 Confessions of a Lounge Singer The Death Cleaners help Suzi, a sassy 75-year-old woman surrounded by phallic souvenirs from her travels and a lifetime of photos from her years as a singing waitress, let go of the past and remind her that she's not dead yet. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 27, 2023 F*ck Cancer Shana knows she can be uptight, but talking to friends about a terminal cancer diagnosis is daunting; the Death Cleaners help her face her fear of discussing "the end." Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 27, 2023 The Mother Load The Death Cleaners help Lindsey after her mother and extended family leave everything they don't want at her house, causing her to lose her personal style. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 27, 2023 The Art of a Womon The Death Cleaners aid Sue, an artist who helped build a lesbian-safe section of Kansas City in the 80s, who hasn't been able to clean her "organized heaps" of art since the love of her life died of COVID-19. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 27, 2023 What Lies Beneath The Death Cleaners help Godfrey face his grief by helping him clean a basement full of his deceased parents' things that he doesn't want to get rid of. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 27, 2023 The Death Cleaners vs. The Sister Council Flora and Jeff, finally empty-nesters after raising eight kids, are ready to death clean, but their kids are against it because they want their childhood home just like they remember it. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 27, 2023 The Würst of Times Doug's fiancée Stephanie won't move in until he cleans up his extreme tiki collection and his dead ex-wife's stuff; the Death Cleaners help Doug clean the clutter in his heart as well as his home so he can welcome in a new chapter. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 27, 2023 Landan's Final Gift Before his passing, Kansas City Chiefs superfan Landan wanted to help his wife Tiffany and requested that the Death Cleaners help her move forward and clean his mancave. Details

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      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      J.J. Duncan, Amy Poehler, Kate Arend, David Collins, Michael Williams, Rob Eric, Renata Lombardo, Stephen Morrison, Faye Stapleton, Margareta Magnusson, Jane Magnusson, Susanna Lea
      Network
      Peacock
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Reality
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Apr 27, 2023
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