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The Equalizer

Name: The Equalizer
Genre: Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
Released: 1985-09-18
Cast: Edward Woodward

1985 | 4 seasons | 48 min | Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans and action fans.
The mood: Dark and gritty.
The pace: 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 48 minutes, about 70 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: 44th Golden Globe: Best Actor in a Television Series Drama. Also nominated for 6 Emmys and 1 more Golden Globe. Plus 1 other award.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 239K people sought it out in the past year