The pickup comes as the Queen Latifah-drove reboot has set up strong viewing numbers in the weeks after its Super Bowl Sunday debut.
CBS is staying with The Equalizer.
The network has renewed the Queen Latifah-led reboot of its 1980s series for a second season in 2021-22. The pickup comes only four episodes into its first season, which started with a post-Super Bowl premiere and has set up solid ratings since.
“The Equalizer has proven more than equal to the task of engaging viewers and racking up wins on Sunday night,” said CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl. “We’re extremely proud to see this outstanding broadcast drama, led by Queen Latifah, punch through the competitive landscape and return for a second season.”
The show’s post-Super Bowl debut found the middle value of 20.4 million viewers the night it circulated, developing to 23.8 million with deferred seeing. Ensuing episodes have held up quite well, averaging about 11.5 million watchers. Through four scenes, The Equalizer is the most watched show (barring sports) on network TV this season with 14.6 million watchers for each scene. In any event, Each removing the post-Super Bowl debut, it would rank in the best five. It’s averaging a 2.8 rating among grown-ups 18-49 including the Super Bowl scene and 1.45 without it (also including delayed viewing).
Sovereign Latifah stars as Robyn McCall, a previous CIA operative who currently utilizes her abilities to assist individuals with no place else to turn. The cast additionally incorporates Chris Noth, Lorraine Toussaint, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira and Laya DeLeon Hayes.
Andrew Marlowe, Terri Miller, Dana Owens (Queen Latifah), John Davis, John Fox, Debra Martin Chase, Richard Lindheim (co-maker of the first arrangement) and Shakim Compere are the leader makers. All inclusive Television produces in relationship with CBS Studios.
The Equalizer is the third show to acquire a spot in CBS’ 2021-22 setup, joining comedies The Neighborhood and Bob Hearts Abishola.