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Metro
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Fans 'crying' as Queen Latifah's hit crime drama axed after five seasons
Crime drama fans have quite literally been reduced to tears after the cancellation of a hugely successful series. Starring Queen Latifah, The Equalizer premiered on CBS in February 2021 and has since acquired a loyal following. Executive producer Latifah also plays the titular character, starring alongside Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes, Lorraine Toussaint, and Tory Kittles. Its plot follows Robyn McCall, aka The Equalizer, a single mother to a teenage daughter living in New York. With a mysterious background, she utilises her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn. Season 5 premiered last October, with the season finale airing just this weekend on May 4. Alas, fans have since been crushed to learn there will be no more. The show's cancellation was confirmed by the CBS network on Friday following a decline in ratings when episodes moved to a later hour on Sunday night. Each week, it has been averaging just under six million viewers, while season 4 was attracting an average of 7.89million. Reacting to the axe, Latifah, 55, took to Instagram to profess her love for her character one last time. She wrote to her 8.2million followers: 'Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be. 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.' She continued sweetly: '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.' Promising her own future projects, she concluded: 'And don't worry—I'll be back kicking ass in something new real soon. Can't wait to share it with you.' Taking to the comments, The Equalizer viewers expressed their devastation, with @candikgirl declaring: 'I'm done with CBS.' Latifah also received plenty of support from pals in the industry, as Glee star Amber Riley commented: 'It was mg dream to be on that show! I'm so mad 😩 me and my mom LOVED the show!' 'You are epic in every way♥️🙌🏾', added Ariana DeBose. Over on X, fans are planning on taking physical action against the cancellation, with @ShawnaIam6899 saying they wish to 'start a petition'. 'CBS did this show dirty switching the time slots first 8:00 then 9:00 now 10:00 in just 5 seasons', they wrote. 'The Equalizer deserves to renewed for one or even two more seasons it's not fair and it's not right', agreed @Ashe21_, adding the hashtag SaveTheEqualizer. @CandiceTinnon ranted: 'I believe CBS high-key sabotaged #TheEqualizer! They kept moving the show time around, and they were barely promoting the show anymore! The Equalizer deserved better! This is bulls**t!' @JennJennFeliz agreed: 'Someone needs to pick up #TheEqualizer It's a crime to have cancelled that series!' Others were also full of praise for what the show became, with @theerealavep penning: 'This show never stayed away from relevant-sensitive issues. Whether it was police brutality, trafficking, mental health, hate crimes across communities. The list continues. There were stories to be told.' More Trending The Equalizer was born as an adaptation of the 1985-89 series of the same name, which was also made into a trio of feature films starring Denzel Washington. According to Deadline, its sixth season would've likely been its last and been 13 episodes long. As it lands on the scrap heap, at least the show is in good company, joining fellow veteran drama FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted and comedy Poppa's House, which were also recently axed. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Xzibit reveals $1,000,000 reason he rejected Pimp My Ride return MORE: Friends star remembers Matthew Perry's 'gentlemanly' reaction to her wardrobe malfunction MORE: The 90s TV episode so disturbing it was 'banned from TV for 3 years'
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Season Finale of 'The Equalizer'
We're finally at the end of Season 5 of The Equalizer! It felt like just mere months ago we were introduced to Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah) and her team. Fans are still clamoring for more adventures with Robyn, Dante (Tory Kittles), Mel (Liza Lapira), and Harry (Adam Goldberg), but CBS has yet to reveal if there will be a sixth season of the show. If there is, then the show will hopefully surpass the original series by a few episodes. If not, then I think fans will be satisfied with this season finale serving as a series finale. Until we hear otherwise, continue to let CBS know through social media that you want more episodes using the hashtags #TheEqualizer and #SaveTheEqualizer. Here's everything to know about this week's Season 5 finale episode of The Equalizer, including an exclusive sneak peek. 🎬 🎬 In 'Acceptance," last week's Season 5 penultimate episode, Dante's brother, James (Neil Brown, Jr.), sought the team's help to clear his client's name in a shooting. But as the team began to investigate, they uncovered a plot to bomb an international anti-terrorism conference. Luckily, the team was on their game and was able to stop the bomb from detonating. Meanwhile, Dee (Laya DeLeon Hayes) was getting ready for prom when she received an acceptance letter from UCLA. When Cameron (Nathaniel Logan McIntyre) accidentally sees it, he gets all grumpy because Dee hadn't said anything about it. In reality, Dee was unsure whether or not she wanted to move across the country and leave everyone, including Cam, behind. Related: In the Season 5 finale of The Equalizer entitled 'Decisions,' McCall and Dante are finally on a romantic getaway. But before Dante can hit "play" on his Barry White playlist, they're ambushed by Salazar (Juan Javier Cardenas) and his army. Meanwhile, Harry is having second thoughts about being a part of Robyn's team, Aunt Vi (Lorraine Toussaint) finally decides to take the next step in her relationship with Captain Curtis (Christopher B. Duncan), and Dee meets with her favorite author who may be able to help her get into her dream university. Related: We do! Check out this Parade exclusive first look from the Season 5 finale of The Equalizer. "Decisions" premieres on Sunday, May 4 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. In the clip, Marcus has been taken by Salazar and Robyn is ready take no prisoners to get him back. Take a look at these two bonus sneak peeks of the Season 5 finale of The Equalizer from CBS. Related: Take a look at some select images from this week's episode of The Equalizer in the gallery below and tune in Sunday, May 4 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. Next,
