Overview

• CBS officially announced the cancellation of 'The Equalizer' after its fifth season, with no plans for renewal or spin-offs.
• Season 5 averaged 5.8 million viewers, a 27% drop from Season 4, ranking 12th out of 14 CBS dramas this season.
• Despite efforts to reduce production costs, co-production challenges with Universal Television factored into the decision to end the series.
• Writers were given advance notice to craft a standalone series finale, ensuring a satisfying conclusion for fans.
• The franchise will continue with two feature film sequels starring Denzel Washington, currently in development at Sony Pictures.