CBS has opted to not proceed with the proposed Equalizer spinoff starring Titus Welliver, Deadline has discovered. The mission had flown largely underneath the radar, with the ultimate determination made after the planted spinoff episode of The Equalizer, visitor starring Welliver and co-lead Juani Feliz, aired this previous Sunday, April 20, I hear.
That leaves bubble drama The Equalizer, starring and govt produced by Queen Latifah, as the one remaining CBS scripted title — pilot or collection — but to be taught its destiny for subsequent season. As Deadline reported, there’s nonetheless likelihood for the collection to snag a pickup for what might be a 13-episode sixth and ultimate season. Its odds are thought of 50-50 however the truth that talks with producing studio Common Tv are persevering with is a promising signal. CBS swiftly canceled the studio’s two FBI spinoffs, Most Needed and Internation, a month and a half in the past.
As standard, funds are believed to be a part of the dialog. Phrase is that Queen Latifah had agreed to concessions that might assist the collection’ renewal odds.
The Equalizer offshoot was the final 2025 CBS pilot whose future had not been decided. The community this season had ordered three drama and three comedy pilots — standalone or planted spinoffs — with three making it to collection, standalone drama pilot Einstein starring Matthew Grey Gubler, the FBI companion CIA (working title) and standalone comedy pilot DMV. Along with the Equalizer offshoot, not shifting ahead are standalone comedy pilot Zarna and the proposed spinoff from veteran comedy The Neighborhood.
A reimagining of the traditional collection, The Equalizer stars Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic girl with a mysterious background who makes use of her in depth abilities as a former CIA operative to assist these with nowhere else to show.
Welliver performed Hudson Reed, a former prime CIA operative with a darkish secret who’s linked to Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah) by an outdated mentor. Feliz performed Samantha Reed who has been skilled by her father to be a weapons knowledgeable, expert martial artist and true chameleon all whereas hiding a mysterious previous.
