On Fox, “The Cleaning Lady” was once one of their most popular crime series, breaking records as the network’s top-rated new drama in two years when it premiered in 2022. However, despite its initial success, the show was cancelled after four seasons in 2025, leaving fans disappointed. This decision wasn’t unexpected to those who kept track of ratings, as “The Cleaning Lady” struggled during the 2024-25 season and underperformed compared to other shows on the network. With prime-time slots being scarce nowadays, there isn’t much room for programs that don’t perform well. As for why the ratings dropped so significantly, it could be due to a variety of factors such as competition from other shows or changes in audience preferences.
The initial structure of the series was sound, focusing on Thony De La Rosa, a skilled Cambodian-Filipino surgeon portrayed by Élodie Yung, who found herself working as both a housekeeper and a covert mafia assistant after her medical qualifications were deemed invalid upon moving to America. It kicked off impressively, garnering positive reviews and frequently appearing alongside shows such as “Breaking Bad” on top lists. However, the third and fourth seasons faced significant challenges in terms of plot development, primarily due to the writers grappling with the unexpected demise of Adan Canto’s character in 2024 at the age of 42.
Why The Cleaning Lady never managed to recover from Adan Canto’s untimely death
Supporters of the TV show “The Cleaning Lady” were left stunned and mourning upon hearing about Adan Canto’s passing in January 2024. Known for making a name for himself in Hollywood through the Fox drama series “The Following,” and later appearing in various shows like “Mixology,” “The Curse of the Fuentes Women,” and “Designated Survivor,” Canto lost his battle with appendiceal cancer. In “The Cleaning Lady,” one of the key elements was the bond between Thony and Arman Morales, portrayed by Canto, a gangster who safeguarded Thony and her sick son during the first two seasons. In exchange for help, he required her assistance within his criminal organization. Over time, she transitioned into becoming a runner for his crime family, gradually immersing herself deeper in their world. A romantic relationship also developed between them, with Arman eventually reciprocating Thony’s feelings. The on-screen chemistry between the two characters was so powerful that “The Cleaning Lady” seemed to lack luster without it.
During the filming of the third season, tragedy struck as Canto passed away. This unexpected event necessitated abrupt changes in the storyline. In honor of Canto, “The Cleaning Lady” acknowledged his passing during the Season 3 premiere and addressed it by having Arman kidnapped. Morales met his end in a failed escape attempt in the sixth episode of Season 3. After this, Arman became more of a memory for Thony. She contemplates working for Ramona Sanchez (Kate del Castillo), a criminal associate of Arman’s, and pursuing an American medical internship instead. However, these plot twists were deemed too soap opera-ish by audiences, resulting in declining ratings that eventually led to the show’s cancellation. Fans continue to ponder what could have been had Canto not passed away under such sad circumstances.
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2025-07-15 13:30