The Equalizer (2021)

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 7, 2021
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15

Critic Reviews

  1. Slate
    Reviewed by: June Thomas
    Feb 8, 2021
    80
    Robyn’s meet-gross with Jewel sets off a pleasingly complicated investigation and meting out of justice with more than enough explosions, costume changes, and social commentary to justify The Equalizer’s cushy premiere slot right after the Super Bowl.
  2. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Dave Nemetz
    Feb 5, 2021
    75
    There’s an unspoken layer of social justice to Robyn’s mission, and I wonder how far they’ll push that angle in future episodes. (The premiere bends over backwards to show the NYPD cops aren’t the bad guys.) But it has a strong foundation to build from, thanks to Queen Latifah.
  3. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Feb 8, 2021
    70
    Latifah’s empathetic performance makes The Equalizer extremely watchable, as does the rest of the cast. We just hope that the cases Robyn McCall gets get better as the season goes on.
  5. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Feb 4, 2021
    70
    Latifah’s presence gives it a little something extra. Her charismatic underplaying draws you in, and adds a sense of mystery even when the writing is clunkily obvious. ... “The Equalizer” packs enough action to satisfy its post-Super Bowl audience, most likely. But it’s refreshing to see a few quieter moments of insight, mixed in with the good guys prevailing.
  6. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Kelly Lawler
    Feb 5, 2021
    63
    "Equalizer" isn't going to break any records or win many awards, but it's simple, it has good fight sequences and it's always nice to see a beloved star get a role like this. And even more, the idea that one person can make a difference for those who have nowhere else to turn is appealing in a world where most of us are so powerless.

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User Score
2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 12 out of 17
  1. celsojack
    Feb 11, 2021
    1
    the secret for any movie or serie is that at some level the viewer WANTS to believe in story. This show push the goodwill of the viewers tothe secret for any movie or serie is that at some level the viewer WANTS to believe in story. This show push the goodwill of the viewers to far.... there no conection between the story the actress and the viewer. The actress simple doesnt convince ina action role.… Full Review »
  2. snorkiss
    Feb 21, 2021
    2
    The Equalizer in name only, a dull tv show so far away from the original concept that it just adds up to a sad waste of everybody's time, moreThe Equalizer in name only, a dull tv show so far away from the original concept that it just adds up to a sad waste of everybody's time, more originals and less reboots please - 2 stars… Full Review »
  3. Blade-Runner
    Feb 19, 2021
    0
    The people who produced this little show probably think the viewers are all complete idiots... How else do you explain the fact there is noThe people who produced this little show probably think the viewers are all complete idiots... How else do you explain the fact there is no sense of mystery, danger, plot or anything of substance... Yet another forgettable TV series with a bunch of actors between better jobs.… Full Review »
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