Robyn McCall’s days as a vigilante have come to an end. CBS has canceled The Equalizer after five seasons. The Queen Latifah drama – which is a reboot of the 1980s series of the same name – will not return for a season 6. Instead, Sunday’s season 5 finale will now serve as a series finale. 

McCall and Dante are ambushed during a romantic getaway in ‘The Equalizer’ series finale on May 4 

The cancellation news came just days before The Equalizer Season 5 finale. “Decisions,” which airs May 4, will be the show’s swan song. 

In the episode, McCall (Queen Latifah) and Dante (Tory Kittles) are enjoying a romantic getaway. (Dante might even be on the verge of popping the question, Mel hints in a teaser.) But their relaxing retreat to the Poconos turns out to be anything but when they are abruptly ambushed by Salazar (Juan Javier Cardenas) and his army.

Meanwhile, Aunt Vi (Lorraine Toussaint) decides to take the next step in her relationship with Captain Curtis (Christopher B. Duncan). And Dee (Laya DeLeon Hayes) meets with her favorite author, who may be able to help her get into her dream university. 

Harry and Mel discuss their future 

Also in “Decisions,” Harry (Adam Goldberg) and Mel (Liza Lapira) are considering their future. In a sneak peek (via YouTube), he wonders how long they’re going to keep doing “this equalizing, putting our lives on the line.” 

“We’re good. But we’ve been lucky,” he continues. “And eventually, one of these days, our luck’s gonna run out.”

Mel asks if Harry’s worried because of her PTSD. But it’s more complicated than that, he says. 

“Salazar tried to blow you up. Twice,” he replies. “I’d really prefer not to grow old without you.”

The Equalizer series finale airs Sunday, May 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. It streams live and on-demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers and on-demand the next day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers. 

Queen Latifah reacts to ‘The Equalizer’ cancellation

Following the news that The Equalizer had been canceled, Queen Latifah took to social media to celebrate the show – and to tease what was next for her. 

“Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be,” she wrote on Instagram, adding that she and her producing partner Shakim Compere and their 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,” she wrote. “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,” she concluded. “Can’t wait to share it with you.”

Laya DeLeon Hayes, who plays McCall’s daughter Delilah, also thanked fans for supporting the show. 

“Thank you to each and every one of you who has watched and supported our show for the past 5 years,” she wrote on Instagram. “This show came into my life right before the pandemic and was a dream come true. i am honored to have grown up on this show. playing delilah has been an absolute gift. i am forever changed and eternally grateful.’

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