His success at cleaning people's addictions has gained him the respect of the LAPD and other officials, who almost always turn a blind eye to the vigilante's methods.

Each episode typically begins with Banks having a one-way conversation with God (or "talking", as he refers to it), usually asking for guidance and clarity on his mission, the meaning of life and human nature, among other things.

William's one-way communications with God are somewhat of a theme during the series, implying that his faith plays an important role in his sobriety.

However, whether all the scenes where Banks is shown praying out loud to God are real or whether they are simply illustrations of what is going on in his mind, are left ambiguous to the viewers.

[3] The show is loosely based on the life of Warren Boyd[4] who, as an addictions counselor, has helped such people as Mel Gibson, Courtney Love, and Whitney Houston.