CBS Pulls the Plug: Why ‘The Equalizer’ and ‘The Neighborhood’ Spinoffs Won’t Be Moving Forward

In a surprising twist CBS has decided not to move forward with planned spinoffs for two of its popular series: The Equalizer and The Neighborhood. While both shows have enjoyed success in their own right, their anticipated expansions which were teased through backdoor pilots won’t be moving forward with they Eye Network.

So, what happened? The backdoor pilots aired recently, leaving us wondering about what might come next. Unfortunately, the answer is: nothing.

CBS had tested the waters for a spinoff of The Equalizer, starring Queen Latifah, with an episode introducing new characters played by Titus Welliver (Bosch) and Juani Feliz (Harlem). Titus Welliver has a strong following and fans were excited to see what he does next now that Bosch has ended.

Check out our quick chat with him.

The original Equalizer reboot has performed well for CBS. Despite the potential, CBS decided not to greenlight the new series with the exact reasons not being released.

The Neighborhood, starring Cedric the Entertainer, attempted to stay relevant through a spinoff of its own, focusing on Malcolm and Marty, played by Sheaun McKinney and Marcel Spears. Malcolm and Marty have been fan favorites since the show’s early days. Despite a built-in audience, the network passed. However, CBS did announce that The Neighborhood will return for an eighth and final season.

Here’s some good news: The Equalizer is still in contention for a sixth season. While nothing has been confirmed, it remains one of the few CBS series still awaiting renewal; an encouraging sign that Queen Latifah’s justice-driven vigilante story may continue. Fingers crossed!

The cancellation of The Equalizer and The Neighborhood spinoffs is certainly a letdown for fans hoping for some diverse storytelling. For now, fans can look forward to the final season of The Neighborhood and (hopefully) another round of high-stakes drama from The Equalizer.

Are you disappointed about these spinoffs being canceled? Which one were you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments or share your thoughts on social media using #EqualizerSpinoff and #NeighborhoodCBS.

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