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The Equalizer is an American crime drama that aired on CBS from 1985 to 1989, starring Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a former covert intelligence operative who offers his services to ordinary people facing threats in New York City. The series blended detective work with espionage elements and was created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim. It inspired a 2014 film starring Denzel Washington and a 2021 reboot series starring Queen Latifah.
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The Equalizer (1985) ranks #23 of 43 in the Police Procedural ranking, behind Blue Heelers, ahead of Professor T (Belgian).
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How good is The Equalizer (1985)?
The Equalizer (1985) scores 7.10/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Police Procedural category. Well-regarded 1980s vigilante procedural with a cult reputation, though more formulaic than prestige crime benchmarks.
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