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Economic Times
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
The Equalizer: Queen Latifah starrer series to leave Netflix US this month. Check exact date to watch before it leaves platform
The Equalizer Seasons 1 to 3 Addition on Netflix When Will The Equalizer Leave Netflix US? Series Concluded After Five Seasons Live Events Short Licensing Period FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Equalizer series, which stars Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, is scheduled to leave Netflix US in June 2025. The show, created by Andrew Marlowe and Terri Edda Miller, had a short run on the streaming added The Equalizer Seasons 1 to 3 on December 16, 2024. These seasons included 46 episodes. The show was only available in the United States. During its run, the series appeared on the daily TV charts for 18 days before dropping has now confirmed the departure of The Equalizer. Viewers can watch it until June 15, 2025. After this date, the series will no longer be available. A notice has been added to the platform stating the final viewing May 2025, an official announcement confirmed that The Equalizer had ended after five seasons. The final season was not part of the Netflix catalog. Only the first three seasons were included under the current licensing is part of a broader trend where Paramount-owned shows come to Netflix for limited periods. Unlike other companies that license entire runs, Paramount's deals often include shorter durations. An example is Star Trek: Prodigy, which is also set to leave after 18 Equalizer is leaving Netflix due to a short-term licensing deal by Paramount, which only made the show available for six is no official confirmation yet, but Paramount may move the show to its own streaming service after it leaves Netflix.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Equalizer: Queen Latifah starrer series to leave Netflix US this month. Check exact date to watch before it leaves platform
The Equalizer series, which stars Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, is scheduled to leave Netflix US in June 2025. The show, created by Andrew Marlowe and Terri Edda Miller, had a short run on the streaming platform. The Equalizer Seasons 1 to 3 Addition on Netflix Netflix added The Equalizer Seasons 1 to 3 on December 16, 2024. These seasons included 46 episodes. The show was only available in the United States. During its run, the series appeared on the daily TV charts for 18 days before dropping off. Also Read: Trump Vs Musk: Will Donald Trump investigate Elon Musk, cancel US government contracts with his companies or reconnect with Tesla CEO? Here's all about President's warning to billionaire by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Podiatrists: This Mixture Fights Fungus After The First Use Lunavia Learn More Undo When Will The Equalizer Leave Netflix US? Netflix has now confirmed the departure of The Equalizer. Viewers can watch it until June 15, 2025. After this date, the series will no longer be available. A notice has been added to the platform stating the final viewing date. Series Concluded After Five Seasons In May 2025, an official announcement confirmed that The Equalizer had ended after five seasons. The final season was not part of the Netflix catalog. Only the first three seasons were included under the current licensing deal. Live Events Also Read: War for Westeros: Will Jon Snow join Night King's army? Game of Thrones strategy game's release window, platform, features and trailer Short Licensing Period This is part of a broader trend where Paramount-owned shows come to Netflix for limited periods. Unlike other companies that license entire runs, Paramount's deals often include shorter durations. An example is Star Trek: Prodigy, which is also set to leave after 18 months. FAQs Why is The Equalizer leaving Netflix so soon? The Equalizer is leaving Netflix due to a short-term licensing deal by Paramount, which only made the show available for six months. Will The Equalizer be available on another streaming platform? There is no official confirmation yet, but Paramount may move the show to its own streaming service after it leaves Netflix.
New York Post
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Queen Latifah reveals if ‘The Equalizer' could return after being canceled by CBS
Queen Latifah can't save 'The Equalizer' herself. The actress, 55, admitted in a new interview with Us Weekly that she has no say in the future of her CBS drama series that was canceled by CBS after five seasons earlier this month. 'It is a little out of my hands in terms of what happens with it from this point forward,' Latifah said. Advertisement 6 Queen Latifah in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images 'But I do appreciate what we were able to do and we made some good TV,' she added. Latifah, who was both the lead star and an executive producer on the show, admitted that she's still 'processing' the cancellation. Advertisement 'It occurred to me that it has been such a big part of my life for the last — more than — five years actually,' she explained. 'I'm thankful. I'm very grateful. I'm in a very grateful place. I'm grateful to the fans of the show for sticking with it.' 6 Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images 'I appreciate CBS putting us on and my producing partners and the wonderful cast I got to work with,' Latifah continued. 'They became my family. There is also this wonderful crew, writers, showrunners and everybody was involved in it. And really the fans who rocked with us.' 'The Equalizer' was a reboot of the 1985 series of the same name starring Edward Woodward. Advertisement 6 Queen Latifah and Tory Kittles in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The show also starred Tory Kittes, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes and Lorraine Toussaint. It was nominated for several awards, including BET, the NAACP Image Awards, People's Choice, and Critics' Choice. 6 Queen Latifah in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images The first episode aired after the 2021 Super Bowl and scored more than 20 million live viewers, but the ratings declined over the years. Advertisement When the primetime thriller wasn't renewed alongside other CBS shows in February, Deadline reported Latifah 'agreed to concessions' to help the show's chances at getting renewed for a 13-episode sixth and final season. 6 Queen Latifah attends an NBA playoff game in April 2025. Getty Images But CBS ultimately canceled the series on May 2, just two days before the Season 5 finale aired, due to finances. The network also shafted a planned spinoff starring Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz. 6 Queen Latifah and Laya DeLeon Hayes in 'The Equalizer.' CBS via Getty Images Latifah released a statement on Instagram after her series was canceled and said her 'kick-ass role' as Robyn McCall 'was everything I hope it would be.' ''The Equalizer' blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal,' she wrote. Latifah also thanked the show's 'loyal' and 'ride-or-die' fans, adding, 'That's exactly why we keep doing this. We can't thank you enough. It means the world to us.'
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen Latifah Says ‘The Equalizer' Was ‘Everything I Hoped it Would Be' After Show's Cancelation: ‘Don't Worry, I'll Be Back'
Queen Latifah shared her final thoughts about 'The Equalizer' after it was announced Friday that the CBS action series would end after five seasons. On Friday, Latifah took to Instagram to share some parting words ahead of the 'The Equalizer' series finale on May 4. She wrote that taking on the 'kick-ass' role of a former CIA operative turned vigilante guardian angel, Robyn McCall, was 'everything I hoped it would be.' More from Variety 'The Equalizer' Canceled After Five Seasons at CBS Rosa Salazar Exits 'Einstein' as CBS Delays Drama Series One Year Bill Belichick Says CBS Interview Presented 'False Narrative' That His Girlfriend Jordon Hudson 'Was Attempting to Control the Conversation' 'Shakim [Compere] and I at Flavor Unit are always excited to bring these kinds of roles and projects to life — and then we just hope you love them as much as we do,' Latifah wrote. ''The Equalizer' blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal.' She continued, 'Thank you to our amazing cast, crew, and producers and writers! And I can't say enough about the FANS! Y'all have been so loyal, so loud, and so ride-or-die—and that's exactly why we keep doing this. We can't thank you enough. It means the world to us.' Latifah went on to tease a project in the works that she 'can't wait to share.' To close out her message, she wrote, 'Don't worry—I'll be back kicking ass in something new real soon,' suggesting another action project on the horizon. 'The Equalizer' is only one of a handful of projects that CBS has newly canceled. The network also recently put an end to 'Poppa's House,' as well as 'FBI: International' and 'FBI: Most Wanted.' Best of Variety Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Netflix in May 2025
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen Latifah thanks fans for support after The Equalizer cancellation
Queen Latifah has thanked fans of her TV show The Equalizer for their support following its cancellation. On Friday, it was announced that the crime drama series had been cancelled by CBS network bosses after five seasons, meaning Sunday's finale will be the last-ever episode. Latifah, who starred as Robyn McCall and executive produced the show, responded to the news on Instagram. "Stepping into a kick-a*s role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be," she wrote. "Shakim (Compere) and I at (production company) Flavor Unit are always excited to bring these kinds of roles and projects to life - and then we just hope you love them as much as we do. The Equalizer blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal." The 55-year-old rapper/actress then thanked the cast, crew and fans, writing, "Y'all have been so loyal, so loud, and so ride-or-die - and that's exactly why we keep doing this. We can't thank you enough. It means the world to us." The star concluded her post by assuring fans they'd see her on-screen again soon. "Don't worry - I'll be back kicking a*s in something new real soon. Can't wait to share it with you," she added. The Equalizer was a reboot of the 1980s TV show of the same name. Denzel Washington starred in three films inspired by the show in 2014, 2018 and 2023.
