The Equalizer star Queen Latifah shares an emotional response to the show’s cancellation. The CBS procedural premiered in 2021, reimagining the Edward Woodward series and focusing on former central intelligence agent Robyn McCall. Along with Latifah, who is an executive producer, The Equalizer cast includes Tory Kittles, Liza Lapira, Adam Goldberg, Laya DeLeon Hayes, and Lorraine Toussaint. Despite generating a loyal fanbase and speculation about a potential season 6, it was recently announced that The Equalizer will conclude following the upcoming season 5 finale.
Now, Latifah has responded to The Equalizer being canceled and shared an emotional farewell post on Instagram. In her caption, Latifah expressed appreciation for her character and for getting the series made, explaining how continuing “for five seasons honestly feels surreal.” She also conveyed gratitude to everyone involved in making The Equalizer, and to those who watched over the years, before teasing her next project. Read Latifah’s reaction below:
What This Means For The Equalizer
The Cancellation Surprised Many People
The decision to cancel The Equalizer surprised many viewers, considering how long the show has been running and how it performed for CBS. The crime drama maintained steady viewership for a while, but numbers have been gradually decreasing. Back in March, ideas began swirling about whether The Equalizer would even be renewed for season 6, and the series’ future beyond that seemed unclear when potential plans for a spinoff surrounding Elijah and Samantha Reed (portrayed by Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz, respectively) were seemingly scrapped.
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Because The Equalizer is concluding, it is worth wondering how various storylines will be handled, and if they will all be resolved. When the show’s cancellation was announced, it was revealed that season 5 could end fittingly. Ahead of the finale, what happens to Robyn McCall and her team remains unknown, but fans may be appeased knowing that season 5 should not leave any major threads hanging. The latest comments by Latifah and her appreciation for the series might also signal a strong ending for The Equalizer.
Our Take On The Equalizer’s Cancellation
The Series Will Hopefully End On A High
Given that The Equalizer would likely have ended following a potential season 6, it may be beneficial for the CBS procedural to conclude while interest remains somewhat high among audiences. Longevity for television shows is not guaranteed, particularly in recent years, which makes The Equalizer all the more impressive, that it managed to continue for 5 seasons. Now, it will be interesting to see how fans respond to the finale, how successfully it wraps up the series, and what Latifah’s next role is.
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The Equalizer
- Release Date
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February 7, 2021
- Showrunner
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Andrew W. Marlowe
- Directors
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Liz Friedlander
- Writers
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Andrew W. Marlowe