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NBC’s Friends is one of the most beloved TV sitcoms that changed the trajectory of pop culture since its advent. Packed with unforgettable characters, storylines, and guest stars, the show still owns a piece of the hearts of millions of fans out there. However, it might come as a surprise to know that not every guest actor who appeared on the show was thrilled about it at first. American actor Adam Goldberg, known for playing Chandler Bing’s eccentric roommate Eddie, was one of them.

Adam Goldberg, known for working on projects like A Beautiful Mind, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Zodiac, Once Upon a Time in Venice, The Unusuals, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Taken, and more, revealed that he almost lost the chance to be a part of the hit sitcom because he was a “snob.” Ouch—interesting, right?

How Adam Goldberg’s snobby moment...

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Chicago – A new documentary is currently on a special event roadshow and will stop in Chicago on May 21st (7pm) at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema. “White with Fear,” a provocative overview of the U.S. past and present in using fear-based propaganda to sway elections, directed by Andrew Goldberg. An audio review is below, and for tickets and more information, click White With Fear.

The doc chronicles the rise in exploiting white person fear, from Richard Nixon’s law-and-order campaign, to the George W. Bush 9/11 warmongering, through the racial-based birtherism against Barack Obama, and to the rise of our current president, white person fears that has been generated from exaggerations and outright lies are highlighted. Featuring interviews with Hillary Clinton, Steve Bannon, Jamie Raskin, Comedian Aasif Mandvi and archive footage of the major players, this documentary tells the story of how foundational fear became a winning electoral strategy,...

While many of us are aware of the 1985 crime drama series The Equalizer, created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim, or the Denzel Washington starrer The Equalizer trilogy on CBS, there is an equally tantalizing remake of the Og series starring Queen Latifah as the enigmatic Robyn McCall.

Having debuted in 2021 with a high-profile premiere following the 2021 Super Bowl, the series has captivated audiences with its blend of high-octane action, compelling drama, and a strong female lead using her skills to deliver justice. The modern reimagining of the Og series, CBS’ The Equalizer carved out a unique niche for itself in the genre, earning mostly positive reviews from fans and critics alike.

After five brilliant seasons, the show has amassed a loyal fan base and has fans rallying behind Latifah’s portrayal of the former CIA operative-turned-vigilante. Yet, even with the passionate fan following and cultural significance, the show has...

The Equalizer may have wrapped up its five-season run on CBS with a series finale that gave fans emotional closure, but it turns out the show was setting up much more than just a proper goodbye. Speaking to TV Insider, showrunner Joe Wilson opened up about the canceled spin-off starring Bosch and Bosch: Legacy icon Titus Welliver, revealing what could’ve been a thrilling new chapter in the Equalizer universe.

The potential spin-off was introduced during the April 20 episode of The Equalizer, which served as a backdoor pilot. Welliver and Juani Feliz starred as Elijah and Samantha Reed, a father and daughter duo with deep CIA ties and even deeper emotional scars. Samantha contacts Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah) after her father goes missing, and the episode sees McCall and her crew uncovering pieces of a covert past Samantha never knew existed. By the end of the hour, Robyn sets her...

The Equalizer fans got some bad news over the past couple weeks: First, the potential spinoff wasn’t ordered to series, then the show itself was canceled just two days before the Season 5 finale. And so the Sunday, May 4, episode served as the series finale. The April 20 episode introduced the characters of the potential spinoff, Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz playing father and daughter Elijah and Samantha Reed. Robyn (Queen Latifah), Mel (Liza Lapira), and Harry (Adam Goldberg) crossed paths with them when Samantha reached out after her father, an ex-CIA agent, was taken. As a result, she learned more about her family’s past, specifically her biological father. The episode ended with Robyn setting her on the path to bring equalizing to a new city. “That [spinoff] would’ve been fantastic,” The Equalizer showrunner Joe Wilson tells TV Insider. “It would’ve been a father-daughter situation. Titus Welliver is a fantastic actor.

Fans around the world were shocked on Friday night when it was announced that CBS had canceled The Equalizer after five seasons. The show first debuted in 2021, and during an era where many seasons of TV take years to make it to the screen, The Equalizer had produced five quality seasons in under five years. The show stars Queen Latifah in the lead role of Robyn McCall, and she has already bid the show farewell and shared her gratitude for having the chance to work on the series. The Equalizer showrunner Joe Wilson recently sat down for an interview with TV Insider to talk about the series, and not only did he express his hope for another season, but he also spoke about some specific plot points that audiences would have seen in Season 6:

"I hope we get it. I can say is if we do get it, there are wedding bells.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Equalizer season 5, episode 18!The Equalizer showrunner Joe Wilson has revealed what would have happened in season 6 of the crime drama had it been renewed for more episodes. The Equalizer season 5 marks the end CBS' reboot of the 1980's TV show of the same name, the show getting cancelled just days before its season finale. What has now become the show's de facto series finale sees Robyn (Queen Latifah) and Dante (Tory Kittles) targeted by Salazar (Juan Javier Cardenas). The episode ends with the main character agreeing to his marriage proposal, laying the groundwork for season 6.

Speaking with TV Insiderprior to the series' cancellation, Wilson confirmed that, if The Equalizer season 6 happened, Robyn and Dante would have a wedding. He also confirmed that all the major characters in the series had been slated to return, although they could have had new roles in the team as...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Equalizer series finale “Decisions.”] Well, at least The Equalizer ends on a happy note. The CBS drama wraps up its fifth and final season with Robyn (Queen Latifah) and Dante (Tory Kittles) taking a romantic getaway, only for Salazar (Juan Javier Cardenas) to track them down. Dante is shot, which means it takes until after his surgery for Robyn to answer his proposal. She, of course, says yes! Meanwhile, Harry (Adam Goldberg) starts a conversation with Mel (Liza Lapira) about them stopping equalizing; they decide to stick with it for now. Meanwhile, Delilah’s (Laya DeLeon Hayes) still thinking about college, and Vi (Lorraine Toussaint) decides to move in with Curtis (Christopher B. Duncan), in a new place. Below, showrunner Joe Wilson unpacks that finale, shares his thoughts on what Season 6 could have been, and more. (This interview was conducted before the ...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Equalizer series finale “Decisions.”] Mel (Liza Lapira) may have started The Equalizer Season 5 out of the equalizing life while the show explored her Pts, but it’s her husband Harry (Adam Goldberg) who’s maybe ready to leave that crime-fighting behind in the finale. As he sees it, they’ve been lucky, but eventually, their luck will run out. He doesn’t want to grow old without her. So what would they do instead? Harry envisions sleeping, brunch, and long walks with their dog Horatio. But in the end, they do decide to keep equalizing, for now. This is the work they’re meant to do, and some risks are worth taking. “Isn’t it a funny reversal? She started saying, ‘I’m out, I quit,’ and then at the end, he wants out and he quits, and I think they’re going to meet each other halfway at some point,...

Spoiler Alert: The following reveals major plot points from CBS’ The Equalizer series finale.

In a shock to The Equalizer fans, it was revealed late Friday that the Queen Latifah-led series would end as CBS decided not to order a sixth season. Tonight’s episode, “Decisions,” originally the Season 5 finale, will now be the CBS show’s series finale.

With the future of the show uncertain, the cast and crew shot the episode with a conclusion that wraps up the series perfectly. Everything came down to a one-hour-long adventure, and in true The Equalizer fashion, Robyn McCall’s (Queen Latifah) life was hanging on the precipice of life and death, as was her true love, Marcus Dante (Tory Kittles).

But let’s go back to the beginning.

Juan Javier Cardenas as Angel Salazar

After many seasons of will they or won’t they, Robyn and Dante have finally found...

The Equalizer star Queen Latifah shares an emotional response to the show’s cancellation. The CBS procedural premiered in 2021, reimagining the Edward Woodward series and focusing on former central intelligence agent Robyn McCall. Along with Latifah, who is an executive producer, The Equalizer cast includes Tory Kittles, Liza Lapira, Adam Goldberg, Laya DeLeon Hayes, and Lorraine Toussaint. Despite generating a loyal fanbase and speculation about a potential season 6, it was recently announced that The Equalizer will conclude following the upcoming season 5 finale.

Now, Latifah has responded to The Equalizer being canceled and shared an emotional farewell post on Instagram. In her caption, Latifah expressed appreciation for her character and for getting the series made, explaining how continuing "forfive seasonshonestly feels surreal." She also conveyed gratitude to everyone involved in making The Equalizer, and to those who watched over the years, before teasing her next project. Read Latifah’s reaction below:...

On Sunday May 4 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series The Equalizer!

Decisions Season 5 Episode 18 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” titled “Decisions,” promises to deliver a blend of action and personal growth. McCall and Dante find themselves on what should be a relaxing romantic getaway. However, their peaceful retreat quickly turns into chaos when Salazar and his army ambush them. This unexpected turn of events will test their relationship and their skills as they face a dangerous threat.

Meanwhile, Aunt Vi is making strides in her own life. She has decided to take the next step in her relationship with Captain Curtis. This development adds a layer of warmth and personal stakes to the episode, contrasting with the intense action that McCall and Dante are experiencing. Viewers will see how Aunt Vi navigates her feelings and the challenges that come with deepening a relationship.

Dee also has...

It's official: The Equalizer will not be coming back for a sixth season on CBS. The news has garnered an emotional reaction from the star of the show, Queen Latifah.

Ahead of the show's fifth season finale, it was announced that The Equalizer had been canceled. The Season 5 finale, set to drop on May 4, will now serve as the last episode of the show. Taking to Instagram, Queen Latifah shared an image of herself from the series with a gun drawn, accompanied by the slogan, "I'm the one you call when you can't call 911." She also included in the caption a message to the fans to thank them for their support while teasing she'd be back on the screen "kicking ass" in another project soon enough.

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"Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be,...

Robyn McCall has worked her last case on CBS: The network has canceled The Equalizer after five seasons, and the season finale scheduled for Sunday, May 4, will now be the show’s series finale. The action drama was CBS’ final bubble show, and its cancellation was likely financially motivated, considering it was a co-production between CBS Studios and outside studio Universal Television, according to Variety, which reported the cancellation. The Equalizer starred Queen Latifah — who also executive-produced the show through her Flavor Unit Entertainment production company — as Robyn, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn, as the show’s logline explains. Lorraine Toussaint, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, and Laya DeLeon Hayes also starred in the series. Michael Greenberg/CBS The series has attracted an average of 4.26 million total viewers this season,...

The Equalizer, the CBS crime series which stars Queen Latifah, has been canceled after five seasons. The fifth — and now final season — set to conclude on Sunday.

While the news may seem abrupt and won’t allow The Equalizer to go out in a way that will completely satisfy fans, Deadline reports that the showrunners purposely designed the fifth season finale to be able to play as a series send-off. Obviously that points to them being well aware that The Equalizer could have been headed towards the chopping block.

Queen Latifah reacted to the news of The Equalizer’s cancellation by taking to Instagram, writing, “Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be. Shakim [Compere] and I at 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 Equalizerseason 6 will not be happening, as the CBS show is cancelled. It has been a time of uncertainty for the action drama, which stars the Oscar-nominated Queen Latifah as former CIA operative Robyn McCall. A planned spinoff of The Equalizer, which would have starred Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz, was ultimately scrapped after the backdoor pilot premiered. More significantly, for the past several months, it has been an open question as to whether The Equalizer season 6 will happen.

That question has now been answered, with Deadlinereporting that The Equalizer has been cancelled. The season 5 finale, which will air on Sunday, May 4 at 10 Pm Et on CBS, will now serve as the series finale. It is also noted that the writers crafted the episode in a way that would serve as a fitting farewell, with no plans to shop the action drama to other platforms.

Why CBS Cancelled The Equalizer...

CBS has ended The Equalizer, its remake of the 1980s crime series, after five seasons. The decision was confirmed just ahead of the fifth season’s final episode, airing May 4, which will now serve as the last installment of the show.

Led by Queen Latifah, the series was the last CBS scripted title from the 2024–25 season awaiting a renewal or cancellation decision. The network’s move finalizes its remaining open slots ahead of the official unveiling of its 2025–26 schedule on May 7.

The series averaged just under 6 million viewers this season with delayed viewing included, compared to 7.89 million the prior season. CBS shifted the show to a later time slot on Sunday nights, which corresponded with a dip in viewership.

A co-production between Universal Television and CBS Studios, The Equalizer followed Latifah’s character Robyn McCall, a former CIA operative who used her skills to help those with limited options. The...

Robyn won't be fighting for those needing help anymore. The Equalizer has been cancelled, so there won't be a sixth season on CBS. The show's fifth season of 18 episodes finishes airing this Sunday.

An action crime series, The Equalizer TV show stars Queen Latifah, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes, and Lorraine Toussaint. Jennifer Ferrin, Donal Logue, and Indira Wilson recur, while Mike Epps guests in season four. The story follows Robyn McCall (Latifa), an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background. She uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn. To most, Robyn appears to be just an average single mom who is quietly raising her daughter (Hayes) and living with her aunt (Toussaint). However, to a trusted few, Robyn is The Equalizer, an anonymous guardian angel...

The Equalizer will not be continuing for a sixth season on CBS.

On Friday (May 2), it was confirmed that the action thriller series has been canceled after five seasons. The season five finale, which airs on May 4, will now serve as the series finale, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Starring Queen Latifah, The Equalizer is a reboot of the 1980s show of the same name. In the show, Queen plays Robyn McCall, an enigmatic figure who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn. It also stars Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes, and Lorraine Toussaint.

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A spinoff of The Equalizer was in talks earlier this year, but it will now not be picked up by CBS.

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Robyn McCall will answer the call no more. After five seasons on the network, Queen Latifah's crime drama series The Equalizer will not be renewed for a sixth run on CBS. The show was the last under the network's purview that was awaiting a renewal decision for the 2025-26 season and, throughout that time, was believed to have about a 50/50 chance of getting picked up for one final pursuit of justice. During discussions with Universal Television, Queen Latifah was even believed to have made concessions to get the series back in the field one last time. The news comes not long after a proposed spin-off starring Bosch lead Titus Welliver and Juani Feliz was similarly axed despite a backdoor pilot earlier in the season.

Discussions for a sixth, 13-episode season had initially looked promising. According to Deadline, the team behind the series had agreed to bring the production budget...

The Equalizer’s mission may be over at CBS, but star and executive producer Queen Latifah has nothing but gratitude for the five-season run.

Following CBS’ decision to cancel the crime procedural on Friday, Queen Latifah took to Instagram to pay tribute to her time on the series: “Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be. Shakim and I at 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,...

Robyn McCall’s vigilante days are over: CBS has cancelled The Equalizer after five seasons, TVLine has learned. That means this Sunday’s season finale (10/9c) will now serve as a series finale.

The cancellation follows CBS’ decision not to proceed with a Titus Welliver-led spinoff.

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It’s the end of the road for Queen Latifah’s “The Equalizer.”

CBS opted not to renew the drama series for a sixth season, TheWrap has learned, leaving to end with its fifth season. The Season 5 finale, airing May 4, will now serve as the show’s series finale.

In the reimagining of the classic “Equalizer” series, which originally ran from 1985-1989, Queen Latifah stars as Robyn McCall, who is described as “an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn.”

She stars in “The Equalizer” alongside Lorraine Toussaint, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira and Laya DeLeon Hayes.

In a Friday Instagram post, Queen Latifah said “The Equalizer” “blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal.” She also teased she...

CBS has canceled its drama series The Equalizer, bringing the show to a close at the network after five seasons.

The decision comes just two days before the show’s fifth season finale on May 4. That episode will now serve as a series finale. Ratings for The Equalizer fell off a good amount this season as it moved to a later hour on Sunday nights; it averages a little under 6 million viewers with a week of Nielsen-measured delayed viewing (not including streaming), compared to 7.89 million last season.

With the cancellation, CBS has no more scripted series from the 2024-25 season in limbo. The Equalizer joins fellow veteran dramas FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted and first-year comedy Poppa’s House in being canceled; the long-running Blue Bloods ended in December.

Based on the 1985-89 series of the same name (which was also adapted into a trio of feature films starring...

CBS has canceled the reboot of “The Equalizer” after five seasons, Variety has learned.

The series, which is led by Queen Latifah, was the last remaining bubble show at the broadcast network. The season finale airing on May 4 will now serve as the series finale.

Previously, CBS had canceled the freshman multi-cam “Poppa’s House” as well as both “FBI: International” and “FBI: Most Wanted.” CBS had also aired a backdoor pilot for a potential “Equalizer” spinoff earlier this season, which is also not moving forward.

The move to cancel “The Equalizer” is not altogether surprising, as the show was also on the bubble last season. It is co-produced by CBS Studios and outside studio Universal Television, making it a less attractive option for CBS financially, particularly this late in its run. The network has also already picked up a number of new drama shows for next season, including a new...

Robyn McCall has done her final quest for justice. CBS has opted not to renew crime drama The Equalizer, starring and executive produced by Queen Latifah, for a sixth season. This was the last CBS scripted series or pilot awaiting to learn their fate ahead of the network’s 2025-26 schedule announcement on May 7.

There are no plans for The Equalizer, produced by Universal Television, part of Universal Studio Group, to be shopped, I hear. Sunday’s Season 5 finale now will serve as a series finale.

As Deadline previously reported, The Equalizer had been in consideration for what was expected to be a 13-episode sixth and final season. Odds were always 50-50 at best, but there had been promising signs. Since finances play a key role in any renewal conversations these days, I hear producers of The Equalizer had agreed to reduce the budget of the show to the levels CBS had asked for,...

The fifth season finale arrives without any definitive answer as to the status of The Equalizer. While CBS hasn’t officially said if the series has been cancelled, it did confirm it’s not moving forward on a spinoff starring Titus Welliver. Welliver’s character was introduced as a former CIA operative and McCall’s mentor on the April 20, 2025 episode.

Directed by Geoff Shotz and written by Joe Wilson and Rob Hanning, episode 18 will air on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

“Decisions” Plot: While on a romantic getaway, McCall and Dante are abruptly ambushed by Salazar and his army. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi finally decides to take the next step in her relationship with Captain Curtis, and Dee meets with her favorite author who may be able to help her get into her dream university.

Queen Latifah stars as Robyn McCall, Tory Kittles is Detective Marcus Dante, Adam Goldberg is Harry Keshegian,...

On Sunday April 27 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series The Equalizer!

Acceptance Season 5 Episode 17 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” titled “Acceptance,” promises to be filled with tension and emotional moments. In this episode, Dante’s brother comes to the team with a serious request. He needs their help to clear his client’s name in a shooting that has raised many questions. As the team dives into the investigation, they discover a much larger threat. There is a plot to bomb an international anti-terrorism conference, and time is running out to prevent a disaster.

As the team works to unravel the details of the bombing plot, viewers can expect thrilling twists and turns. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on for the team to act quickly and efficiently. Each member will have to use their skills and knowledge to gather information and find a...

In the upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” titled “Decisions,” viewers can expect a thrilling blend of romance and action. This episode airs on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 10:00 Pm on CBS. McCall and Dante find themselves on a romantic getaway, hoping for some peaceful time together. However, their plans take a dramatic turn when they are ambushed by the notorious Salazar and his army. The unexpected attack will force McCall and Dante to rely on their skills and instincts to escape danger, adding tension to their getaway.

Meanwhile, Aunt Vi is at a crossroads in her relationship with Captain Curtis. She finally decides to take the next step, which promises to add a heartwarming subplot to the episode. Aunt Vi’s journey in love will resonate with many, as she navigates her feelings and makes choices that could change her future.

Additionally, Dee has an exciting storyline of her own. She...

CBS is not moving forward with a spinoff of The Equalizer, TVLine has confirmed.

The news comes less than 48 hours after the Eye network aired a backdoor pilot starring Titus Welliver (Bosch) and Juani Feliz. Appropriately titled “Sins of the Father,” the episode found Queen Latifah’s Robyn McCall contacted by Samantha Reed (Feliz) to help track down her father, missing ex-CIA agent Elijah Reed (Welliver). A promo for the episode can be seen below:

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The clock is ticking as the team tracks down a bomb maker on CBS’s The Equalizer season five episode 17, “Acceptance.” Episode 17 will air on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Queen Latifah stars as Robyn McCall, Tory Kittles is Detective Marcus Dante, Adam Goldberg is Harry Keshegian, and Liza Lapira is Melody “Mel” Bayani. Laya DeLeon Hayes plays Delilah and Lorraine Toussaint is Viola “Vi” Marsette.

“Acceptance” Plot: When Dante’s brother, James, seeks the team’s help to clear his client’s name in a shooting, they uncover a plot to bomb an international anti-terrorism conference. Meanwhile, Delilah gets ready for prom and learns she has been accepted to UCLA.

Tory Kittles as Detective Marcus Dante and Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall in ‘The Equalizer’ season 5 episode 17 The Equalizer Synopsis, Courtesy of CBS

“The Equalizer is a reimagining of the classic series starring Academy Award nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall,...

On Sunday April 20 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series The Equalizer!

Sins of the Father Season 5 Episode 16 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” titled “Sins of the Father,” promises to be an engaging mix of mystery and family drama. In this episode, McCall receives a call from Samantha Reed, a woman in distress. Her father, Elijah Reed, an ex-CIA agent, has gone missing. This situation adds urgency to the storyline, as Samantha seeks help from McCall and her team.

As Samantha teams up with McCall, viewers can expect a deep dive into the complexities of family ties and secrets. The search for Elijah will not only involve tracking down the missing agent but also uncovering hidden truths about Samantha’s family. The Dominican Republic plays a significant role in this episode, hinting at a rich backstory that ties into the current situation.

The episode is set to explore themes of loyalty,...

In the upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” titled “Acceptance,” viewers can expect a gripping storyline filled with tension and high stakes. The episode, airing on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 10:00 Pm on CBS, follows Dante’s brother as he reaches out for help. His client has been wrongfully accused of a shooting, and the team must work quickly to clear the man’s name. As they dig deeper into the case, they stumble upon a much larger threat—a plot to bomb an international anti-terrorism conference. This revelation adds a layer of urgency to their mission, as they race against time to prevent a catastrophe.

Meanwhile, Delilah, Dante’s daughter, is preparing for her prom, a significant milestone in her life. Alongside the excitement of the prom, she receives the news that she has been accepted to UCLA, a moment of pride and joy for her and her family. This subplot...

The Equalizer fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 5 Episode 17 episode titled Acceptance!

Find out everything you need to know about the Acceptance episode of The Equalizer, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

The Equalizer Acceptance Season 5 Episode 17 Preview

The upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” titled “Acceptance,” promises to deliver a gripping storyline that intertwines personal challenges with high-stakes action. Airing on CBS at 10:00 Pm on April 27, 2025, this episode will see the team rallying together to tackle a serious threat while also navigating significant life events.

In “Acceptance,” Dante’s brother reaches out to the team for assistance. His client has been wrongfully implicated in a shooting, and as the team delves deeper into the case, they uncover a chilling plot to bomb an international anti-terrorism conference. The stakes are high, and the clock is...

Bosch star Titus Welliver and Civil War‘s Juani Feliz guest star on CBS’s The Equalizer season five episode 16, “Sins of the Father.” Directed by Geoff Shotz, episode 16 will air on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Queen Latifah stars as Robyn McCall, Tory Kittles is Detective Marcus Dante, Adam Goldberg is Harry Keshegian, and Liza Lapira is Melody “Mel” Bayani. Laya DeLeon Hayes plays Delilah and Lorraine Toussaint is Viola “Vi” Marsette.

“Sins of the Father” Plot: McCall is contacted by Samantha Reed (Feliz), whose father, ex-CIA agent Elijah Reed (Welliver), is missing. While Samantha joins forces with the Equalizer team to track down the agency legend, she learns more about her family’s past in the Dominican Republic.

Juani Feliz as Samantha Reed and Titus Welliver as Elijah “Eli” Reed in ‘The Equalizer’ season 5 episode 18 The Equalizer Synopsis, Courtesy of CBS

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We have tragic news out of Hollywood today, as beloved actor Nicky Katt has passed away unexpectedly.

Over the course of his lengthy career, Katt worked with some of the industry’s most acclaimed directors, including Richard Linklater, Steven Soderbergh, Christopher Nolan, Robert Rodriguez, and David Gordon Green.

He is perhaps best known for the role of Clint Bruno, the violent partygoer who pummels Adam Goldberg’s character in the 1993 cult classic Dazed and Confused.

Nicky Katt at the premiere of ‘The Way of the Gun’ at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, Ca. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) A brilliant career cut short

Born in South Dakota in 1970, Katt made his way to Hollywood at a very young age.

After beginning his career as a child star with roles on TV shows like Fantasy Island and Chips, Katt transitioned into more mature projects.

His impressive list of...

Updated with cause of death: More on the death of Nicky Katt, who faded from view around the time of the pandemic. His family confirmed on Monday, April 14, that Katt died by suicide earlier this month. His bio information was furnished by his family, and Deadline can follow with some quotes by the directors he worked with most often.

Katt was born on May 11, 1970, the son of Carol Katt, a costume designer originally from South Dakota, and Agustin Islas, the bass player for the Mexican band El Klan. Though he was born in Acapulco, he spent his childhood in Los Angeles, where he was raised by his mother. He attended Wonderland Elementary in Laurel Canyon, St. Paul’s Lutheran School in North Hollywood, and graduated from Providence High in Burbank in 1987, a year early.

Katt was named Agustin Islas, after his father, at birth, but took his mother’s surname when...

Nicky Katt, an actor whose memorable roles included turns in the film Dazed and Confused and Boston Public, has died. He was 54. An attorney for Katt confirmed the actor’s death to The Hollywood Reporter but other confirmed details — including time, place, and cause of death — are so far unavailable. Variety notes Katt reportedly died on Tuesday, April 8, in Burbank, California. Katt joined Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey, Ben Affleck, Renée Zellwager, and other future stars in Dazed and Confused, a 1993 Richard Linklater film about Austin students on their last day of high school in 1976. His tough-guy character, Clint, clashes with Adam Goldberg’s Mike in the film and delivers classic dialogue: “I only came here to do two things, man: kick some ass and drink some beer. Looks like we’re almost out of beer.” On Boston Public, a 2000 David E. Kelley drama series about a public high school, Katt played Harry Senate,...

On Sunday April 13 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series The Equalizer!

Deception Season 5 Episode 15 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” titled “Deception,” promises to bring a mix of intrigue and personal moments. Set to air on CBS, this episode focuses on Aunt Vi’s friend, Evelyn, who may be in a troubling situation. The team suspects that Evelyn is being taken advantage of by a con man, raising concerns about her safety and well-being.

As the episode unfolds, the team works together to uncover the truth behind the situation. They dig deep to find out more about the con man and how he has been manipulating Evelyn. The tension builds as they race against time to protect her from being further deceived.

Meanwhile, McCall decides to take a break from his usual equalizing duties. Instead of focusing on the case, he chooses to spend quality time with his daughter,...

Nicky Katt, an actor recognized for his work in film and television across several decades, died on April 8 in Burbank. He was 54. His death was confirmed by friends and attorney John Sloss. Official confirmation and cause of death have not been publicly disclosed.

Katt began performing as a child, with early appearances on television and small roles in Gremlins and The ’Burbs. He went on to become a regular presence in films that favored intense, edgy characters. He was known for portraying antagonists, loners, and unpredictable figures, often grounding those performances in realism and sharp timing.

One of his most widely recognized roles came on Boston Public, where he played Harry Senate, a geology teacher assigned to a group of troubled students in a basement classroom referred to as “the dungeon.” The series, created by David E. Kelley, aired in the early 2000s. After three seasons, the character was written...

In the upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” titled “Sins of the Father,” viewers will see McCall take on a gripping new case. The episode centers around Samantha Reed, a woman in distress, whose father, Elijah Reed, has gone missing. Elijah, a former CIA agent, has a storied past that adds layers of intrigue to the situation. As Samantha reaches out for help, she finds herself teaming up with McCall and the Equalizer team to uncover the truth behind her father’s disappearance.

As the investigation unfolds, Samantha delves into her family’s history, particularly their roots in the Dominican Republic. This journey not only highlights the bond between a daughter and her father but also reveals secrets that have been buried for years. The episode promises to blend action with emotional depth, as Samantha confronts the shadows of her family’s past while racing against time to find her father.

Nicky Katt, who played teacher Harry Senate on “Boston Public” after starting as a child actor and going on to play an assortment of tough guys in movies including “Dazed and Confused” and “Boiler Room,” died April 8 in Burbank. He was 54.

The Los Angeles medical examiner’s office reported that the cause of death was suicide.

His death was reported by his friends and by attorney John Sloss.

Often playing heavies and villains, Katt worked with Richard Linklater, appearing in “Waking Life,” “SubUrbia” and “School of Rock.” For director Steven Soderbergh, he appeared in “The Limey” as Stacy the Hitman, as Hitler in “Full Frontal,” and had one of his final roles in “Behind the Candelabra.” Christopher Nolan cast him in “Insomnia” and “The Dark Knight,” in which he played a S.W.A.T. team member.

On “Boston Public,” Katt played the popular geology teacher Harry Senate, who taught troublemaker kinds in “the dungeon.

If you’re like me, and you grew up on a steady diet of nineties indie films, Nicky Katt was a familiar face. While rarely the lead, Katt could always be relied on to contribute memorable character roles to some of the coolest movies of the era, and now Deadline is reporting that the actor has died at only 54 years old. No news on the cause of death has been released, but it’s a sad loss for the industry – as far as I’m concerned, he never really got his due.

Most of you reading this will probably remember him best for his role in Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused, where he played a “greaser” wannabe fifties throwback who beat up Adam Goldberg’s character after getting a beer poured on his head. For my money, one of Katt’s best roles was in The Limey, where he...

Still working to get official confirmation and cause of death, but I can report from sources that veteran actor Nicky Katt has passed away, at age 54. Katt will quickly to mind for his memorable turn as the high school Texan tough Clint Bruno, who picks a fight with Adam Goldberg’s Mike Newhouse, gets a beer poured over his head, and pummels the existentially tortured teen in Rick Linklater’s 1993 gem Dazed and Confused.

Matthew McConaughey and Nicky Katt in ‘Dazed and Confused’

He was a go-to guy for Linklater and a coterie of filmmakers that includes Steven Soderbergh, Christopher Nolan, Robert Rodriguez and David Gordon Green. Each cast Katt on multiple occasions. He is also remembered for his role as Harry Senate in several seasons of Boston Public. His specialty seemed to be edgy tough guys, roles he played in films including A Time to Kill and Boiler Room.

The cast for Season 3 of Apple TV+’s Shrinking is shaping up as two more actors have been added to the lineup. Sherry Colaand Isabella Gomez (One Day at a Time), will be featured in recurring roles in the Jason Segel-led Shrinking, per Deadline.

The pair marks the second guest star announcement for the Emmy-nominated series created by Segel, Brett Goldstein, and Bill Lawrence. Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels is set to join Shrinkingas a guest star for Season 3 and will play the father of Jimmy Laird (Segel).

Shrinking follows Jimmy, a therapist grieving the death of his wife, who begins using some unconventional methods to get through to his patients. The series stars Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley.

Cola and Gomez Have Had Previous Roles in TV and Film

Cola recently starred in Netflix’s Nobody Wants Thiswith...

Exclusive: Apple’s Shrinking family is growing by two more as Sherry Cola and Isabella Gomez join the comedy series in recurring roles.

Co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, Shrinking follows grieving therapist Jimmy (Segel), who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own.

In addition to Segel and Ford, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley also star. As Deadline recently announced, Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe Award-winner Jeff Daniels will guest star as Jimmy’s father.

Shrinking is produced for Apple TV+ by Warner Bros Television, where Lawrence and Goldstein are under overall deals, and Lawrence’s Doozer Productions. Lawrence, Segel,...

NCIS: Los Angeles‘ Daniela Ruah directs CBS’s The Equalizer season five episode 15 which involves a possible catfishing situation. Episode 15, “Deception,” will air on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Queen Latifah stars as Robyn McCall, Tory Kittles is Detective Marcus Dante, Adam Goldberg is Harry Keshegian, and Liza Lapira is Melody “Mel” Bayani. Laya DeLeon Hayes plays Delilah and Lorraine Toussaint is Viola “Vi” Marsette.

“Deception” Plot: The team suspects Aunt Vi’s friend Evelyn is being taken advantage of by a con man. Meanwhile, McCall decides to take the day off equalizing and spend quality time with Delilah. The episode was written by Joe Gazzam and Rob Hanning.

Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall and Laya DeLeon Hayes as Delilah in ‘The Equalizer’ season 5 episode 15 The Equalizer Synopsis, Courtesy of CBS

“The Equalizer is a reimagining of the classic series starring Academy Award nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall,...

In the upcoming episode of “The Equalizer,” titled “Deception,” tensions rise as the team uncovers a troubling situation involving Aunt Vi’s friend, Evelyn. The episode promises to deliver a mix of suspense and heartfelt moments as the team suspects that Evelyn is being manipulated by a con man. With their instincts kicking in, the team rallies together to investigate and protect Evelyn from any harm.

Meanwhile, McCall takes a break from his usual equalizing duties to focus on spending quality time with his daughter, Delilah. This decision adds a personal touch to the episode, showing a different side of McCall as he balances his responsibilities as a father with his role as a protector. The contrast between the serious investigation and McCall’s family time offers a unique dynamic that viewers will surely appreciate.

As the clock ticks down to the episode’s air time at 10:00 Pm on Sunday,...

We’re getting the first look at Bosch alum Titus Welliver in an upcoming episode of The Equalizer, where his character, which will lead a potential spinoff, will be introduced.

You can see Welliver in the above image with Equalizer star Queen Latifah and Juani Feliz in the background in silhouette. As we previously reported, Welliver and Feliz have been tapped as the two leads of the potential spinoff, which has not yet received a series order. Their characters are both set to be introduced in episode 516 of The Equalizer on April 20, titled “Sins of our Father”. You can see an additional image of Welliver and Queen Latifah below.

Welliver will play Hudson Reed, a former top CIA operative with a dark secret who is connected to Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah) by an old mentor. Feliz plays Samantha Reed who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert,...

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This April, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the release of the highly anticipated action horror series The Bondsman to the much-anticipated streaming release of Conclave. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 10 best films that are coming to Prime Video in April 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Annie Hall (April 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97% Credit – United Artists

Annie Hall is a satirical romantic comedy-drama film directed by Woody Allen, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Marshall Brickman. The 1977 film follows Alvy Singer, a comedian who ponders why his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Annie Hall ended so abruptly. Annie Hall stars Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts,...