The Equalizer was canceled by CBS just two days before the season 5 finale aired on Sunday (May 4).
The series starred Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who used her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn.
Fans of the show are very upset, and we’re breaking down what we know about CBS’ decision.
Keep reading to find out more…
First, THR is reporting that The Equalizer‘s timeslot change this season caused a drop in ratings. Last season, when it aired in an earlier hour on Sunday nights, it averaged 7.89 million viewers. This season, that number dropped to under 6 million.
Deadline shared that finances were part of the decision to renew or cancel, but producers on the show had allegedly agreed to take the budget down to help the show’s renewal odds. The site added that it did come down to the wire and ultimately, they decided to cancel.
CBS has canceled 6 other TV shows this year and there’s some devastating news for a lot of fans.
