The Equalizer (2021)

CBS | Release Date: February 7, 2021

4.5	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 21 Ratings

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FlashrickFeb 12, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had to add the spoiler alert on here. Wait for it. Wait wait. It’s really terrible… Expand

6 of 6 users found this helpful60

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Mathias01Mar 7, 2021

*Sigh* A bit late to the party with my review but I'll keep it brief. I've always liked Queen Latifah. Bringing Down The House (back in pre woke 2003) was absolutely hilarious. The chemistry between her and Steve Martin and Eugene Levy was*Sigh* A bit late to the party with my review but I'll keep it brief. I've always liked Queen Latifah. Bringing Down The House (back in pre woke 2003) was absolutely hilarious. The chemistry between her and Steve Martin and Eugene Levy was spot on. This "show" is clearly not The Equalizer I remember from the 80's. The writing is just... bad. The fighting is just... bad. I'm perplexed as to the reason Hollywood is continuing to ruin classic TV shows with these trash reboots.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

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celsojackFeb 9, 2021

in my view the show star doesnt fit the role... this time the producers push our good will a litle to far...

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Redleg1971Feb 22, 2021

This show is ridiculous! It is not believable that Queen Latifa is capable of the things she does on the show. Utter nonsense! And the whole "woman power" schtick is getting REALLY old. Stop trying to make women into men! Terrible casting,This show is ridiculous! It is not believable that Queen Latifa is capable of the things she does on the show. Utter nonsense! And the whole "woman power" schtick is getting REALLY old. Stop trying to make women into men! Terrible casting, average writing. Hard pass.… Expand

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r3yu11Feb 14, 2021

Terrible show! We need Denzel! Latifa doesnt work at all. acting is weak and boring

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

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DavdaviesFeb 14, 2021

This is a must watch for me moving forward. Most interesting new action network show in years.

2 of 7 users found this helpful25

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bac2sq1Apr 19, 2021

I love Queen Latifah as an actor, so this role is a perfect marriage with her tough "bad ass" style character portrayal. I also love that we're seeing more women in lead roles as defenders of injustice. Not too sure about the sidekick choiceI love Queen Latifah as an actor, so this role is a perfect marriage with her tough "bad ass" style character portrayal. I also love that we're seeing more women in lead roles as defenders of injustice. Not too sure about the sidekick choice in Adam Goldberg, but as he's only a supporting role character and not seen often, I'm hoping he can bring more "life" to the part than what he's given so far. All in all, very thankful they've been given the green light on season 2!… Expand

1 of 6 users found this helpful15

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caliry9090Feb 16, 2021

Good network show, great diverse cast, not overly cheesy like most procedurals

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

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hippiecatMay 25, 2021

Love seeing Latifah in this role - and the rest of the cast is refreshing in a procedural and works well together. I will keep watching this show - especially if the writing continues to get better.

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

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MIchaelBussNov 11, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My wife and I love this series to watch.. We like the stories fixing crim but also the stories that happened to her and her daughter.… Expand

0 of 4 users found this helpful04

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JoeSparkxApr 1, 2023

Whilst I do like Queen Latifa, she is very talented, I do think the casting is a poor choice for this. If one word could be used to describe this show, its Implausible. The athletics - Implausible. The combat looks staged, and then there isWhilst I do like Queen Latifa, she is very talented, I do think the casting is a poor choice for this. If one word could be used to describe this show, its Implausible. The athletics - Implausible. The combat looks staged, and then there is all the politics I am intentionally sidestepping. I think I managed halfway through the first series before I had enough.

This is not to say a woman could not pull this off, but she would need to be lean and mean, like Vasquez from Aliens, Lashana Lynch and Grace Jones from 007, and countless other female action stars who look the part. I'm sorry but as great as Queen L is, a larger than life person pulling off those kinds of athletics and combat is just implausible, I mean I get out of breath having to run up a few flights of stairs! If you're going to peddle politics, at least make it plausible.… Expand

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