In the pilot episode, also titled “The Equalizer,” Robyn has retired from the CIA after a series of disappointments with her bosses and helps a waitress who’s been framed for murder by a rich Elon Musk type inventor. THE EQUALIZER stars Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, a female version of the retired CIA agent from the popular 1980s series who used his skills to help people in need. So, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for older children. That said, the EQUALIZER pilot has some foul language, violence and brief politically correct elements mentioning global warming and featuring an anti-capitalist subtext. The pilot episode has a strong moral worldview with positive Christian, redemptive elements.

The program is well paced, and Queen Latifah is believable as the tough, but appealing, mysterious former spy and military commando. The EQUALIZER pilot is an intense, engaging episode. Meanwhile, she has to teach her daughter a lesson when the girl gets into trouble. Robyn’s rescue operation hits several snags. When Robyn encounters a college-bound waitress who’s been framed for murder by a rich inventor, she decides to use her skills to help the girl. She lives with her sister and her teenage daughter, Delilah. In the pilot, also titled “The Equalizer,” Robyn has retired from the CIA after a series of disappointments with her bosses.

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