
The Equalizer (2021)
Robyn McCall, an enigmatic former CIA operative with a mysterious background, uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.
Details
First Air Date
2/7/2021
Last Air Date
3/16/2025
Network
CBS
Rating
8/10 (281 votes)
Status
Returning Series
Production Companies
Flavor Unit Entertainment, Davis Entertainment, Martin Chase Productions, Universal Television, CBS Studios, MilMar Pictures, Shattered Glass
About The Equalizer
The 2021 iteration of "The Equalizer" presents Robyn McCall, a former CIA operative who dedicates her skills to assisting those who have nowhere else to turn. The series, rooted in crime and drama, explores themes of justice and personal responsibility through its lead character's mysterious past.
With keywords such as "central intelligence agency (cia)", "single mother", and "secret life", the show establishes McCall's dual existence. Her background as an "ex military" and "former operative" shapes her approach to helping others, often involving the "dark web" and a "secret hideout" in her pursuit of justice. The narrative centers on her commitment to "helping the helpless", drawing on her expertise as a "computer hacker" and her network, including a "handler".
The series has a 5.6 rating on IMDb based on over 20,000 votes, and an 8 out of 10 average on TMDB from 281 votes. With five seasons and 70 episodes to date, "The Equalizer" is an ongoing series, continuing to develop its portrayal of a woman using her specialized training to rectify wrongs.
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You can stream the full series of *The Equalizer* on [Paramount+](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equalizer_(2021_TV_series)) in the U.S. The first three seasons are also available on [Netflix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equalizer_(2021_TV_series)), and the first four seasons can be watched on [Tubi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equalizer_(2021_TV_series)) (a free streaming service).
*The Equalizer* (2021) is not based on a true story. It is a reboot of the original 1980s TV series of the same name and also draws inspiration from the films starring Denzel Washington, reimagining the concept with Queen Latifah in the lead role.
There are five seasons of *The Equalizer* (2021). The series premiered in 2021 and concluded in May 2025.
Reviews for *The Equalizer* are mixed. Critics on [Rotten Tomatoes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equalizer_(2021_TV_series)) gave the first season an approval rating of 67%, while on [Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-equalizer-2021/) it received a score of 57 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. Many commend Queen Latifah's performance, but some find the writing and action sequences less convincing.