As the main series hangs in limbo,The Equalizerspinoff gets hit with a major blow at CBS. It was reported earlier this year thatBoschandBosch: Legacystar Titus Welliver will appear alongsideHarlem’s Juani Feliz in an episode ofThe Equalizerseason 5. At the time, it was noted that the guest appearance could lead to a separate spinoff if it proved to be successful. The episode, titled “Sins of the Father”, recently debuted, and the fate of the potential spinoff is now sealed.
Deadlineis now reporting thatThe Equalizer’s spinoff will not be moving forward at CBS. The news leavesThe Equalizerseason 6 as the only CBS project, whether a pilot or an ongoing series, that is still left in limbo. The latest update notes thatthe renewal for the Queen Latifah-led drama could go either way, with roughly an equal chance of being renewed or cancelled.
What The Latest Update Means For The Equalizer
Financials Are A Key Consideration
The Equalizerseason 6 could still happen. If it does get picked up, it would be for a final season that would consist of 13 episodes. This is somewhat less than the 18 episodes the action drama usually gets. CBS is continuing talks with Universal Television, which produces the series, and that is said to be a positive sign and a contrast to how other Universal TV shows (FBI: Most WantedandFBI: International) were quickly cancelled. As of now, despite financial considerations, it is noted thatQueen Latifah is on board to keep discussions going.
The Equalizerspinoff would have featured Welliver as Elijah Reed. A former CIA agent with a dark secret, Reed is connected to Queen Latifah’s character, Robyn McCall, through an old mentor. Feliz, meanwhile, would have played his daughter. Even thoughThe Equalizerseason 6 remains a possibility, CBS made a call based on the number of scripted series it already has on schedule.A potential spinoff ofThe Neighborhoodis also not happening.
Our Take On The Equalizer’s Future
CBS Is Considering New Shows
It may be disappointing thatThe Equalizeris wrapping up, but CBS already has 18 scripted series on its schedule. It is adding more, confirming a crime procedural led by Matthew Gray Gubler, and adding anFBIspinoff. It may also add a few new comedies, in addition to theBlue Bloodsspinoff, which will debut later this year. In the end, the cuts had to come from somewhere. While the spinoff may not be moving forward, the fate ofThe Equalizershould be decided in the coming weeks.
