CBS Cancels ‘The Equalizer’ After Five Seasons
CBS has officially axed the reboot of “The Equalizer,” concluding its run after five seasons, as confirmed by Variety.
Final Season and Series End
The show’s season finale, which is set to air on May 4, will now serve as its series finale. “The Equalizer” stood as the last of CBS’s bubble shows this season, with its fate hanging in the balance.
Context of Cancellation
The decision does not come as a shock to many, given that the series had previously faced uncertainty. Co-produced by CBS Studios and Universal Television, its financial viability for renewal was likely a consideration, especially since CBS is pivoting to new projects and has already greenlit several upcoming dramas.
Other CBS Cancellations
- The network recently canceled “Poppa’s House,” a freshman multi-camera comedy.
- Both “FBI: International” and “FBI: Most Wanted” were also scrapped.
Future Projects
Despite the cancellation of “The Equalizer,” CBS has announced new initiatives, including:
- A new entry in the “FBI” franchise featuring Tom Ellis.
- The comedy pilot “DMV” has been ordered to series.
- Upcoming spin-offs, such as “Sheriff Country,” connected to “Fire Country,” and “Boston Blue,” a spinoff of “Blue Bloods.”
New Developments in CBS Programming
This week, CBS also revealed the delay of the Matthew Gray Gubler drama “Einstein,” pushing its start to the 2026-2027 season. Meanwhile, numerous popular shows have been renewed, including “Ghosts,” which received a two-season renewal, alongside other series like “Tracker” and “NCIS.”
The Show’s Legacy
“The Equalizer,” a modern take on the 1980s original, starred Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, a former CIA officer who assists individuals in need. The cast featured Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes, and Lorraine Toussaint. The show’s concept was developed by Andrew Marlowe and Terri Miller, based on the original series co-created by Richard Lindheim.
Executive producers for the reboot included Queen Latifah, Debra Martin Chase, Shakim Compere, and others.