Washington, May 3 -- CBS has opted not to renew the crime drama series 'The Equalizer' starring Queen Latifah for a sixth season.

The decision comes after the network's 2025-26 schedule announcement, and the Season 5 finale will now serve as a series finale, as per Deadline.

'The Equalizer' has been a reliable performer on Sundays, but its ratings have eroded over time, placing it in the middle of the pack at CBS this season.

Despite the show's creative team crafting the Season 5 finale in a way that could potentially serve as a series finale, the network ultimately decided not to renew the show.

Producers of 'The Equalizer' had agreed to reduce the budget of the show to the levels CBS had asked for, with Queen Latifah believed to hav...