The original version of The Equalizer TV show ran for four seasons on CBS and was a middle-of-the-road performer in the ratings. Now, more than 20 years later, the network has rebooted the show. How will this new version perform? Will The Equalizer be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A reimagining of the 1985-89 action crime series, The Equalizer TV show stars Queen Latifah, Chris Noth, Lorraine Toussaint, Tory Kittles, Liza Lapira, Adam Goldberg, and Laya DeLeon Hayes. The story follows Robyn McCall (Latifa), an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background. She uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn. To most, Robyn appears to be just an average single mom who is quietly raising her daughter (Hayes) and living with her aunt (Toussaint). However, to a trusted few, Robyn is “The Equalizer”, an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden, who’s also dogged in her pursuit of personal redemption. Joining Robyn as champions of justice her former CIA handler (Noth), an edgy bar owner and past colleague (Lapira), and a paranoid and brilliant white-hat hacker (Goldberg). As Robyn aids the oppressed and exploited, her work garners the attention of a shrewd NYPD Detective (Kittles) who doggedly seeks to uncover the identity of the vigilante known as “The Equalizer”.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
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Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
*3/10/21 update: The Equalizer has been renewed for a second season on CBS.
What do you think? Do you like the The Equalizer TV series on CBS? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I love this show, can’t wait to see the next episode
This show is horrible!! Watched two episodes and can’t do anymore. CANCEL IT!!
can you share what is so horrible about this show that you can’t do it anymore?
I like this series, I have it set to record weekly. I think the Network has not done enough to promote this show
Given the amount of ads I have seen and the fact they gave it a prime debut with a massive launch. I am going to have to disagree.
I love this show. I keep watching the 1st 4 episodes over and over until the new episode scheduled for March 28th. I love the action!
I love the show and I hope this season has more than 4 episodes
I think it’s great Queen Latifah is wonderful.
We love The Equalizer. We hope it will be renewed. Love the action and the storyline holds together. And one of us says Queen Latifah is a big bad mama. Like it better than the original.
Terrible on all counts. The handwriting is definitely on the wall for cancellation. The only question is what rank it will hold on the all time worst TV shows.
Are you willing to share what you feel makes it so terrible? I feel the opposite. I was pleasantly surprised by this show and like it.
Bad Casting. Bad acting. Poor storylines. I’ve liked Queen Latifah in other things she’s been in, but she is totally unconvincing this this role. Not her fault. She should have never been cast. Even if she were putting in Emmy winning performances, the plots are still thin and contrived. Does that help you?
I’m not impressed with the show. I won’t be watching it anymore.
I’m absolutely shocked that this show is doing as well as it is.
One of the worst shows ever. Really hurt the Equalizer theme.
Tell me, what makes you say it is one of the worst shows?
The Equalizer should be cancelled. QL was not the right cast for this show.,she lacks a poker face, the grin in her face shows “I know best” and it does not help the show. Plus, it’s hard to swallow a fat agent who can be spotted a mile away. On the other, the premise that these other people on her side are working for her as a favor is completely ridiculous. And… don’t ask me to talk about the action scenes – they are a joke!!! Cancel this show now. Queen seems to be portraying the character she played in… Read more »
This and batwoman are the worst shows on tv
Its an ok show, there’s a lot worse on TV right now. The problem is that while many are celebrating its ratings it is on a steady decline. It was always going to have a massive drop in week 2, which show wouldn’t having aired right after the superbowl? However in its third week it has already dropped over 300k viewers and demo. Will it be renewed? Time will tell, this isn’t a CW show and Queen Latifah does not come cheap.
Cancelled
good
It’s a very good show. Good acting, good scripts