The Equalizer was an American urban vigilante television series initially broadcast on CBS between 1985 and 1989.
The series stars British actor Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a former secret agent of an unnamed organization, which was often referred to simply as "The Agency" or "The Company" (read here the C.I.A, as the C.I.A. is often known in intelligence circles as "The Company"), who tries to atone for past sins by offering, free of charg...
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The Equalizer was an American urban vigilante television series initially broadcast on CBS between 1985 and 1989.
The series stars British actor Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a former secret agent of an unnamed organization, which was often referred to simply as "The Agency" or "The Company" (read here the C.I.A, as the C.I.A. is often known in intelligence circles as "The Company"), who tries to atone for past sins by offering, free of charge, his services as a troubleshooter (often literally), a protector, and an investigator. People in need find him through a newspaper ad: "Got a problem? Odds against you? Call the Equalizer." In the pilot episode (as he "opens for business"), we discover that the nickname "Equalizer" was bestowed on him by another operative, played by comedian Jerry Stiller.
Aided by a group of sometimes-mysterious contacts (some of whom date back to his spying days), McCall traverses the streets of New York City, visiting justice upon hoodlums, rapists,...
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