The Equalizer has been renewed for a fifth season on CBS and NCIS: Hawai'i in Limbo

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CBS has picked up a fifth season of the drama EqStarring and executive produced by Queen Latifah for 2024-25.

As Deadline reported last week, The renovation was fully anticipated, with a delay related to major studio Universal Television negotiating a deal with Queen Latifah. It recently closed, paving the way for renovation.

Until now, Equivalent'The series' seasons are capped at 18 episodes, something top talent often requests when signing on for a broadcast drama series. There was an attempt in Queen Latifah's negotiations to increase the number to 20 or more but I heard that Season 5 will once again consist of 18 episodes.

after Elspeth Renewed and So Todd helped me And CSI: Vegas canceled last week, NCIS: Hawaii CBS' only scripted series remains in limbo. (All other CBS comedies and dramas have already been picked up for next season, including the veteran series.) Blue bloodwhich will conclude with eight episodes in the fall.)

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As Deadline reported last week, HawaiiThe future of the series will reportedly be the subject of tough business talks, with a fourth season of 13 episodes or fewer still likely. This could be the final chapter of the show, the first in a series NCIS Franchise with a female lead.

Eq It's been a strong performance for CBS, currently the eighth most watched among all non-sports broadcast programming, averaging 7.89 million linear viewers (in the latest Nielsen data) and more than 10 million viewers in Live+35 multiplatform viewing. It is also the No. 1 entertainment program among African Americans.

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“Eq“Led by the incomparable Queen Latifah, the series has all the best elements of powerful drama,” said Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment. “The series is full of suspense, heroism, high stakes and phenomenal characters that our audience will love. We are looking forward to another dynamic season.”

Co-produced by CBS Studios, Eq It is one of four drama series Universal Television, part of Universal Studio Group, produced for CBS, along with The Three FBIs, all of which were recently renovated, has been the leader for three seasons.

A reimagining of the classic series, Eq The film stars Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, a mysterious woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA agent to help those who have nowhere else to turn.

Also starring are Lorraine Toussaint, Tori Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Lisa Lapira, and Laia DeLeon Hayes. Andrew Marlowe, Terry Ida Miller, co-showrunners Joseph C. Wilson, Adam Glass, Dana Owens (Queen Latifah), John Davis, John Fox, Debra Martin Chase, Richard Lindheim (co-creator of the original series), Shaquem Compere, Joseph C. Wilson and Lauretha Jones are executive producers.. Eq It airs on CBS and is available for streaming and on demand on Paramount+.