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2mo ago

CBS Cancels Queen Latifah’s 'The Equalizer' After Five Seasons

The network cites declining ratings, financial considerations, and co-production costs as reasons for ending the show, while the franchise shifts focus to upcoming feature films starring Denzel Washington.

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Overview

  • CBS officially announced the cancellation of 'The Equalizer,' with its fifth season finale serving as the series conclusion.
  • Season 5 saw a 27% drop in viewership compared to the previous season, averaging 5.8 million viewers and ranking 12th among 14 CBS dramas.
  • The show's status as a Universal Television co-production, which required revenue sharing, made it financially challenging for CBS to justify renewal.
  • Producers reportedly agreed to budget cuts to secure a sixth season, but the network still opted not to move forward with the series.
  • While no spin-offs or network pickups are planned, the franchise continues with Sony Pictures developing two feature films starring Denzel Washington as Robert McCall.