

8.048 minSeason 4 • Episode 22
LatestMcCall comes to the aid of a college student who's lost his athletic scholarship and fears disappointing his parents, and turns to drug dealing as a way to make the big money they expect.
Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.
Acting
Edward Woodward's velvet voice makes threats sound like poetry.
Production
NYC grime captured before Disneyfication—authentic 80s atmosphere.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Woodward was already famous as 'The Wicker Man' lead—this rebooted him as a TV icon for older Americans who wanted their action with manners.
The 2014 Denzel film was originally developed as a continuation with Woodward; his death in 2009 changed plans entirely.