Nine years ago, the action thriller The Equalizer was released in cinemas and became a surprise hit. The film, directed by Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, did not immediately convince all critics. However, the audience was into the story from the beginning Former agent Robert McCall involved.
The first Equalizer film grossed almost $200 million at the box office worldwide and subsequently proved to be a popular title in home theaters. Meanwhile are two sequels published: In The Equalizer 2 and The Equalizer 3 – The Final Chapter, Denzel Washington ensures bloodshed and justice.
The Equalizer is based on an action series from the 1980s, of which there is now even a reboot
However, The Equalizer is not the invention of Fuqua and Washington. The action series is based on an American television series: The Equalizer – The Guardian Angel of New York. This ran from 1985 to 1989 on CBS and came up four seasons with 88 episodes. Edward Woodward played the original Equalizer, who takes the law into his own hands and helps those in distress.
You can watch the trailer for The Equalizer here:
The Equalizer – Trailer (German) HD
The Equalizer franchise has not forgotten its TV roots. In addition to the films, a new series started in February 2021. This is simply titled The Equalizer and is coming up so far three seasons with 46 episodes. However, the main character of the reboot is no longer male, but female: Robyn McCall takes the place of Robert McCall and is played by Queen Latifah. The 4th season has already been ordered.
Action hit: When is The Equalizer on TV?
The Equalizer airs tonight, October 26, 2023, at 10:30 p.m. on VOX. With advertising, the broadcast lasts until 1:10 a.m. The repeat will follow on Saturday, October 28, 2023, on VOX. Alternatively, you can currently watch the film on Netflix with a streaming subscription.
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