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New York Post
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Queen Latifah reveals if ‘The Equalizer' could return after being canceled by CBS
Queen Latifah can't save 'The Equalizer' herself. The actress, 55, admitted in a new interview with Us Weekly that she has no say in the future of her CBS drama series that was canceled by CBS after five seasons earlier this month. 'It is a little out of my hands in terms of what happens with it from this point forward,' Latifah said. Advertisement 6 Queen Latifah in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images 'But I do appreciate what we were able to do and we made some good TV,' she added. Latifah, who was both the lead star and an executive producer on the show, admitted that she's still 'processing' the cancellation. Advertisement 'It occurred to me that it has been such a big part of my life for the last — more than — five years actually,' she explained. 'I'm thankful. I'm very grateful. I'm in a very grateful place. I'm grateful to the fans of the show for sticking with it.' 6 Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images 'I appreciate CBS putting us on and my producing partners and the wonderful cast I got to work with,' Latifah continued. 'They became my family. There is also this wonderful crew, writers, showrunners and everybody was involved in it. And really the fans who rocked with us.' 'The Equalizer' was a reboot of the 1985 series of the same name starring Edward Woodward. Advertisement 6 Queen Latifah and Tory Kittles in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The show also starred Tory Kittes, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes and Lorraine Toussaint. It was nominated for several awards, including BET, the NAACP Image Awards, People's Choice, and Critics' Choice. 6 Queen Latifah in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The first episode aired after the 2021 Super Bowl and scored more than 20 million live viewers, but the ratings declined over the years. Advertisement When the primetime thriller wasn't renewed alongside other CBS shows in February, Deadline reported Latifah 'agreed to concessions' to help the show's chances at getting renewed for a 13-episode sixth and final season. 6 Queen Latifah attends an NBA playoff game in April 2025. Getty Images But CBS ultimately canceled the series on May 2, just two days before the Season 5 finale aired, due to finances. The network also shafted a planned spinoff starring Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz. 6 Queen Latifah and Laya DeLeon Hayes in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images Latifah released a statement on Instagram after her series was canceled and said her 'kick-ass role' as Robyn McCall 'was everything I hope it would be.' ''The Equalizer' blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal,' she wrote. Latifah also thanked the show's 'loyal' and 'ride-or-die' fans, adding, 'That's exactly why we keep doing this. We can't thank you enough. It means the world to us.'
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen Latifah Says ‘The Equalizer' Was ‘Everything I Hoped it Would Be' After Show's Cancelation: ‘Don't Worry, I'll Be Back'
Queen Latifah shared her final thoughts about 'The Equalizer' after it was announced Friday that the CBS action series would end after five seasons. On Friday, Latifah took to Instagram to share some parting words ahead of the 'The Equalizer' series finale on May 4. She wrote that taking on the 'kick-ass' role of a former CIA operative turned vigilante guardian angel, Robyn McCall, was 'everything I hoped it would be.' More from Variety 'The Equalizer' Canceled After Five Seasons at CBS Rosa Salazar Exits 'Einstein' as CBS Delays Drama Series One Year Bill Belichick Says CBS Interview Presented 'False Narrative' That His Girlfriend Jordon Hudson 'Was Attempting to Control the Conversation' 'Shakim [Compere] and I at Flavor Unit are always excited to bring these kinds of roles and projects to life — and then we just hope you love them as much as we do,' Latifah wrote. ''The Equalizer' blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal.' She continued, 'Thank you to our amazing cast, crew, and producers and writers! And I can't say enough about the FANS! Y'all have been so loyal, so loud, and so ride-or-die—and that's exactly why we keep doing this. We can't thank you enough. It means the world to us.' Latifah went on to tease a project in the works that she 'can't wait to share.' To close out her message, she wrote, 'Don't worry—I'll be back kicking ass in something new real soon,' suggesting another action project on the horizon. 'The Equalizer' is only one of a handful of projects that CBS has newly canceled. The network also recently put an end to 'Poppa's House,' as well as 'FBI: International' and 'FBI: Most Wanted.' Best of Variety Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Netflix in May 2025
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen Latifah thanks fans for support after The Equalizer cancellation
Queen Latifah has thanked fans of her TV show The Equalizer for their support following its cancellation. On Friday, it was announced that the crime drama series had been cancelled by CBS network bosses after five seasons, meaning Sunday's finale will be the last-ever episode. Latifah, who starred as Robyn McCall and executive produced the show, responded to the news on Instagram. "Stepping into a kick-a*s role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be," she wrote. "Shakim (Compere) and I at (production company) Flavor Unit are always excited to bring these kinds of roles and projects to life - and then we just hope you love them as much as we do. The Equalizer blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal." The 55-year-old rapper/actress then thanked the cast, crew and fans, writing, "Y'all have been so loyal, so loud, and so ride-or-die - and that's exactly why we keep doing this. We can't thank you enough. It means the world to us." The star concluded her post by assuring fans they'd see her on-screen again soon. "Don't worry - I'll be back kicking a*s in something new real soon. Can't wait to share it with you," she added. The Equalizer was a reboot of the 1980s TV show of the same name. Denzel Washington starred in three films inspired by the show in 2014, 2018 and 2023.
New York Post
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
CBS cancels ‘The Equalizer' days before season finale as star Queen Latifah speaks out over ending
Queen Latifah will take her final bow as street vigilante Robyn McCall in 'The Equalizer' on Sunday as CBS canceled the beloved drama, ending a five-season run. The primetime thriller, which first aired in 2021, followed Latifah's McCall, a former CIA operative and mother of two, who tasked herself with helping others. The season finale, which was set for Sunday, will act as the series finale, Deadline reported. 5 Queen Latifah portrays Robyn McCall in a scene from 'The Equalizer.' CBS Latifah also served as the show's executive producer alongside production partner Shakim Comper. She paid tribute to the show and her character on Friday — hours after the show was axed from CBS's primetime lineup. 'Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be,' she wrote on Instagram. 'Shakim and I at Flavor Unit are always excited to bring these kinds of roles and projects to life—and then we just hope you love them as much as we do. The Equalizer blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal.' Latifah mentioned the cast, crew and fans in her tribute to the show, thanking them for the support, saying it meant the 'world.' The 55-year-old hinted at her next project, teasing it would follow the same path as 'The Equalizer.' 'And don't worry—I'll be back kicking ass in something new real soon. Can't wait to share it with you,' she wrote. 5 Queen Latifah, Laya DeLeon Hayes and Lorraine Toussaint appear in a scene during 'The Equalizer' Season 5 Episode 10. CBS via Getty Images 5 Tory Kittles portrays Detective Marcus Dante alongside Queen Latifah's Robyn McCall in Season 5 Episode 11 of 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The show also starred Tory Kittes, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes and Lorraine Toussaint. It was a reboot of the 1985 series of the same name starring Edward Woodward. The show was nominated for several awards, including BET, the NAACP Image Awards, People's Choice, and Critics' Choice. Latifah won the 2025 Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards in February. 5 Queen Latifah and Liza Lapira in 'The Equalizer' episode titled 'Stolen Angel.' CBS via Getty Images 5 Latifah won the 2025 Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards in February. CBS The 74-episode series earned a spinoff, but was pulled from consideration during CBS's bloodbath of show scheduling in the early months of the year. In its final season and a later time slot, the show's viewership dropped by almost 2 million as it failed to reach 6 million viewers a week compared to last season's 7.89 million viewers, the Hollywood Reporter reported. CBS's decision to end the series comes two months after the network pulled the plug on five other beloved law enforcement dramas, including 'S.W.A.T.' and 'FBI: Most Wanted.' 'S.W.A.T.' star Shemar Moore reacted similarly to Latifah after his show was canceled, remaining resilient and proud of his work. 'Uncanceled twice, two years in a row. Now I don't know my history, but how many shows get to say that? I'm going to say none. Or we're one of the none. We did that and we are so proud,' he said in March.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Equalizer viewers heartbroken after US drama is cancelled before final season
US TV fans have been left heartbroken by the cancellation of a series before its final season. On Friday (2 May), weeks after the termination of SWAT, it was announced that CBS has now swung the axe onThe Equalizer, starring and produced by Queen Latifah, after five years on the air. The show was onto its fifth season and the show was being primed for a sixth run, which reportedly would have been its last. However, the show's producers were unable to get new episodes over the line, meaning the forthcoming season five finale, airing on Sunday (5 May), will serve as the show's conclusion. Latifah, 55, responded to the news, stating: 'The Equalizer blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal.' In the series, which is a reboot of the 1980s version of the same name, Latifah plays Robyn McCall, a single mother with a secret CIA past who uses her extensive range of skills to help people hunting redemption. 'Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be,' Latifah wrote on Instagram. She praised her fans for being 'so loyal, so loud, and so ride-or-die', adding that she couldn't 'thank you enough'. 'It means the world to us,' the actor said, referencing Flavor Unit – the production company she runs with Shakim Compere. She concluded her statement: 'Don't worry – I'll be back kicking ass in something new real soon. Can't wait to share it with you.' Fans have been left frustrated by the news, with one person writing: 'CBS don't know what they are doing, like The Equalizer was one of the most popular shows on the damn network.' Another added: 'The Equalizer deserved better! This is bulls***!' Many others pointed out that The Equalizer was a mum's favourite, and expressed sadness that they'd have to break the news of the show's cancellation to them. 'Who gonna call my mama and tell her that CBS canceled The Equalizer? I don't think I have the heart to tell her. She is a DAY 1 viewer, never misses an episode, and will end a call with me just to watch it,' one viewer revealed. The original Equalizer, starring Edward Woodward, became a cult classic upon its debut in 1985. The reboot, which lasted for one season longer, will end on Sunday (4 May). It followed a film franchise starring Denzel Wasshington.
