The Equalizerseason 5 is set to introduce new characters for a potential spinoff series, widening the world of Queen Latifah-led crime drama.The Equalizerseason 5has featured some of Robyn McCall’s most interesting cases so far, as she continues her activities as a vigilante within New York City. The show has also continued to explore the lives of its side characters and supporting cast, such as Robyn’s daughter Delilah (Laya DeLeon Hayes), her partner Marcus Dante (Tory Kittles), and master hacker Harry Keshegian (Adam Goldberg).
Now,Deadlinehas reportedThe Equalizerseason 5 will feature the introduction of two new characters poised to lead a spinoffto the crime drama series. While casting is ongoing, the characters will be a young girl skilled in martial arts, weaponry, and criminology, and an older man who’s a former CIA operative. The duo will be introduced in season 5, episode 16, with the female character going to Robyn for help. The episode will air in Spring 2025, but isn’t being billed as a backdoor pilot, instead having the characters appear in a regular problem of the week.
What The Equalizer’s Spinoff Means For The Franchise
Its Continued Success Is A Good Sign For Its Continuation
The Equalizercastincludes plenty of interesting characters, but all of them are integral to Robyn’s story, making it difficult for them to have their own spinoffs.The show’s prioritization of new leads is reminiscent of other CBS spinoffs, like the many shows in theNCISfranchise (outsideOriginsand the forthcomingTony & Ziva) andFire Country, whoseSheriff Countryspinoffis set for release next year. The channel appears to be prioritizing TV universes, emphasizing new characters to build out larger, more fleshed-out worlds for their series.
The Equalizer TV Show Actually Beats Denzel Washington’s Movies In One Big Way
The Equalizer’s TV series might not be as famous as Denzel Washington’s movie series, but it outdoes the franchise’s movies in one surprising way.
In terms of the crime series itself, it sounds like CBS could potentially run the new spinoff alongside the show ifThe Equalizerseason 6comes to fruition. Given their confidence in a new series,it seems an official renewal is on the horizon, alongside a new chapter for Robyn’s world, even if she won’t be directly involved. Since there’s no information just yet about who will portray these characters and what their shows will look like, it could be a few more months before more concrete information gets revealed.
Our Take On The Equalizer’s Upcoming Spinoff Show
The Series Could Be Very Different From The Original
Although there’s no way of knowing whatThe Equalizer’s spinoff is going to be like, the pairing of a young martial arts expert and an older CIA retiree means the series could feel very different from the original. While elements of vigilantism may still exist, the spinoff could bring the series in a different direction that keeps itself fresh and unique by contrast. Although there’s still plenty left to be unveiled about the show, all will be revealed by Spring 2025.
Other recent news forThe Equalizerfranchise includes Denzel Washington’s confirmation that he’s signed on for two more movies in his own segment of the franchise.
The Equalizer
Cast
The Equalizer is a television reboot of the original 1985 action television series starring Queen Latifah as protagonist Robyn McCall - a mysterious woman who uses her unique set of skills to help those when all other options fail them. McCall comes across to most as an average single mom quietly raising her teenage daughter. But to a trusted few, she is “The Equalizer” - an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the oppressed fighting for her redemption regarding her own past.
