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The Equalizer (1985)

classy vigilante80s neon noirBritish gentleman badass

Latest Episode

Suicide Squad
8.048 min

Season 4 • Episode 22

Latest

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Aug 24, 1989

McCall 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.

Overview

DramaCrimeAction & Adventure

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.

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new york cityspyvigilanteretiredex spy
moral justice vs. legal justiceredemption arcsystemic failureaging warrior

Standout Aspects

Acting

Edward Woodward's velvet voice makes threats sound like poetry.

Production

NYC grime captured before Disneyfication—authentic 80s atmosphere.

Best for:Rewatch: Perfect comfort viewing when you want justice served with Earl Grey.·Solo: Late-night companion when you're convinced the world's unfair.
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Creators

Michael Sloan, Richard Lindheim

First AiredSep 18, 1985
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons4·Episodes88
CBS

Top Cast

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

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.

Trivia

The 2014 Denzel film was originally developed as a continuation with Woodward; his death in 2009 changed plans entirely.

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The Equalizer, Complete Collection Excerpt

The Equalizer, Complete Collection Excerpt

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