Robyn McCall will continue righting wrongs for another season as CBS has officially ordered a fifth season of The Equalizer. The drama series stars Queen Latifah, who also serves as an executive producer, in the lead role of McCall, a former CIA operative turned freelance problem solver for individuals in need. The show is a modern reimagining of the 1985-89 series of the same name and is distinct from the Denzel Washington-led film franchise inspired by the original series.
With the renewal, The Equalizer will surpass the original series in the number of seasons aired, although it has not yet reached the episode count of the 1980s show. The current series will conclude its current season with 56 episodes, while the original series ran for 88 episodes.
CBS has only one scripted series, NCIS: Hawai'i, awaiting news on its future. The network is set to unveil its 2023-24 schedule on May 2.
CBS Entertainment president expressed enthusiasm for The Equalizer, praising its compelling drama elements, suspense, heroism, high stakes, and well-developed characters that resonate with the audience. The show has consistently performed well in ratings, averaging 7.89 million viewers in Nielsen's most current ratings. Across all platforms, the viewership expands to over 10 million after five weeks of viewing.
Queen Latifah leads a talented ensemble cast that includes Lorraine Toussaint, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, and Laya DeLeon Hayes. The Equalizer is produced by Universal Television in association with CBS Studios, with Joseph C. Wilson and Adam Glass serving as co-showrunners and executive producers alongside a team of accomplished industry professionals.
The Equalizer has been a solid performer for CBS and continues to captivate audiences with its engaging storytelling and strong character dynamics. Fans can look forward to another dynamic season of this hit series.
