‘The Equalizer’ Starring Queen Latifah Canceled By CBS After 5 Seasons

CBS has canceled the crime drama ‘The Equalizer,’ starring Queen Latifah, after five seasons, with no plans for a sixth season or to shop the show elsewhere.
The series finale, airing this Sunday, was crafted to serve as a potential conclusion to the series amid the uncertainty of renewal decisions.
‘The Equalizer’ premiered in 2021 to strong ratings following the Super Bowl but experienced a ratings decline in recent seasons, placing it mid-tier among CBS dramas.
The cancellation comes amid a broader CBS trend, where several other scripted series, including ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ and ‘S.W.A.T.,’ were also canceled, as CBS prepares its 2025-26 schedule focusing on new spinoffs and series.