A hit CBS crime show, led byQueen Latifah, is reportedly coming to Netflix next month. Over the past year, Netflix has licensed several series from Paramount, which owns CBS and other networks. That includes the popular dramaFire Country, in addition to the breakout thrillerYellowjackets. The latest licensing announcement centers around Queen Latifah’s popular turn as an action hero.
One of the veteran performer’s first major roles was as Khadijah James in the seminal sitcomLiving Single. But when that show ended in 1998, Queen Latifah largely shied away from series regular roles on television in favor of cameos and the occasional guest appearance. That changed in 2016, with theChicagoOscar nominee joining the Lee Daniels music dramaStaron Fox. Then, since 2021, she has been the lead of a CBS reboot.
The Equalizer Is Coming To Netflix In November
Get Ready For The First Three Seasons
What’s On Netflix, which reports on the streamer’s originals and library, reveals thatthe first three seasons ofThe Equalizerwill be coming to Netflix in the U.S. on December 16. Those first three seasons consist of 46 episodes in total. This marks the first time thatThe Equalizerhas been available outside Paramount+ in the U.S., though it will also still be available on Paramount+.
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With a cast that also includes Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes, Chris Noth and Lorraine Toussaint,The Equalizeris a reboot of the original series of the same name, which was created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim. That series itself has been made into a well-known film franchise starring Denzel Washington, butthe CBS show focuses on Robyn McCall (Latifah), a single mother and former CIA operative who seeks justice for people who need it.
Why You Should Watch The Equalizer
It’s A Well-Made Drama
The fact thatTheEqualizeris a familiar premise is part of the show’s charm. It should appeal to fans of procedurals, but also stand out to anyone that has enjoyedQueen Latifah’s past work. The reboot gives her a layered character to work with, as Robyn’s arc unfolds over several seasons as she experiences her share of loss and quest for vengeance.
Jada Pinkett Smith appears in a season 2 episode.
The reboot also has a skilled supporting cast, includingEqualizer’s Adam Goldberg. Known for playing Chandler’s crazy roommate, Eddie, onFriends, the CBS show features a different side to the familiar TV performer. There’s also veteran performer Lorraine Toussaint, as Robyn’s aunt. With just a little over 40 episodes, a skilled cast, and a reliable premise, it’s a solid addition to Netflix.
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.
