Queen Latifah Reflects on ‘The Equalizer’ Ending After Five Seasons and Previews Future Plans

CBS has officially announced the cancellation of ‘The Equalizer’ after five seasons, marking the end of Queen Latifah’s run as Robyn McCall, a former CIA operative. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Latifah expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the series, describing the experience as ‘surreal’ and fulfilling her hopes for the role. She credited the show’s success to the dedication of its cast, crew, producers, and writers, and extended special thanks to the loyal fanbase for their unwavering support throughout the show’s tenure. Ratings for ‘The Equalizer’ declined after the series was moved to a later Sunday night slot, which contributed to CBS’s decision to cancel the show, along with other series like ‘FBI: International,’ ‘FBI: Most Wanted,’ and ‘Poppa’s House.’ Latifah, who also served as an executive producer, highlighted the collaborative efforts with her production company, Flavor Unit, and expressed excitement for future projects, hinting that she will return to television soon. The show was a co-production between Universal Television and CBS Studios. CBS is set to announce its 2025-26 programming schedule on May 7.