Will The Equalizer have a spinoff? Everything we know about the potential CBS show

Will The Equalizer on CBS have a spinoff?
Will The Equalizer on CBS have a spinoff? (Image via IG/theequalizercbs)

The Equalizer is a popular crime drama series which arrived on CBS in February 2021. The show follows Robyn McCall, who is a New York City resident with a mysterious past. Robyn is a single mother to her daughter Delilah and uses her unique powers to help others who are in distress.

The fifth season of the show premiered on October 20, 2024. However, it has been reported by Deadline that a spinoff series is in the works.

The focus of the spinoff will reportedly be on two new characters: an elderly former CIA agent and a younger female martial artist with a secret history. They will probably appear sometime in The Equalizer season 5. If the crowd likes them, they may get their own show. This is in line with Fire Country's methodology.


Additional details about The Equalizer potential spinoff

CBS’s potential spinoff of The Equalizer is expected to center on two characters. These would be a young female martial artist and criminologist with a hidden history, and an older guy, a former CIA operative. The female character will seek assistance from Robyn McCall (Latifah) in a regular episode of The Equalizer, season 5, episode 16, airing in spring 2025.

Instead of being a backdoor pilot, the episode with these new characters will be a regular part of the show's plot. In this episode, CBS intends to introduce the characters; if the public is receptive, they may proceed with the spinoff. CBS has previously employed this strategy with series' such as Fire Country, in which a character was first introduced in a regular episode before receiving their own spinoff.

The Equalizer spinoff will revolve around the relationship between the younger female character and the senior CIA officer. This might introduce a fresh aspect to The Equalizer world, concentrating on a new squad with distinct abilities while maintaining the essential themes of justice and action.


A brief overview of The Equalizer

The Equalizer is a criminal thriller that began on CBS in February 2021 and stars Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall. Robyn is a former CIA officer who now acts as a vigilante, assisting those who cannot obtain justice via official channels. She is a single mother raising her daughter, Delilah, while covertly utilizing her abilities to right wrongs and defend others in need.

The program follows Robyn as she navigates her life as a mother and her position as a protector of the disadvantaged. She frequently collaborates with a group of loyal associates, including Marcus Dante, an NYPD detective played by Tory Kittles, and Melody Bayani, a former sniper portrayed by Liza Lapira. Robyn is also helped by her aunt, Viola, played by Lorraine Toussaint, who deals with family issues.

Robyn helps someone in need in every episode, frequently having to make difficult choices about how much she can do to assist. Robyn's personal life gets increasingly problematic as the series goes on since her family is impacted by her vigilante deeds.

The show emphasizes themes of justice and atonement while combining drama and action. Robyn is given weight and depth by Queen Latifah's portrayal, which makes The Equalizer a compelling and well-liked series.

As per the last episode of season 5, "Sacrifice" - Harry tries to help a young hacker named Jason, who reminds him of his past. Fisk sacrifices himself to safeguard the country by destroying a critical hard disk. Meanwhile, Robyn remains with Detective Dante when his father awakens from a coma and does not recognize him, leaving Robyn to grapple with her feelings.

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Edited by Mudeet Arora