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CBS had only one show that was waiting to find out if it would be back next season, and today they made their decision. The network opted not to renew The Equalizer, even though there were rumors that it could come back for a shortened sixth and final season.
Queen Latifah, who starred on the series, reacted to the cancellation. “Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be. Shakim 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. The Equalizer blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal.
“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.
“And don’t worry—I’ll be back kicking ass in something new real soon. Can’t wait to share it with you.”
The procedural’s final episode will air this Sunday.
