Summary

  • Dante's exit from The Equalizer hints at a potential permanent departure, leading to significant changes for season 5.
  • Robyn McCall will struggle without her love interest, Dante, impacting her emotionally and mentally.
  • The Equalizer may be preparing for a revamp in season 5, creating new opportunities for the series to evolve and captivate audiences.

In the final episode of The Equalizer movies, Denzel Washington. Currently, Queen Latifah is the eponymous "Equalizer" as Robyn McCall, a former CIA agent who uses her skills as a vigilante on the streets of NYC.

Although movie star Queen Latifah is the lead of CBS' The Equalizer, the cast has several other pivotal figures, including Tory Kittles' Dante. Dante is a divorced single father, just like Robyn, who is an NYPD detective and initially tracks Robyn as a criminal. However, later in the series, Robyn and Dante become allies, and after that, lovers. Robyn and Dante's plotline is a significant part of The Equalizer, however it may be coming to an end soon, as Dante moves away at the end of The Equalizer season 4, hinting at Dante's complete exit from the series.

Queen Latifah's Robyn McCall in an actiony pose with Edward Woodward's McCall from the original Equalizer
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Tory Kittles Hinted At Equalizer Exit Ahead of Season 5

Kittles' Instagram implies a potential exit

Dante looking around at a crime scene in The Equalizer

Dante's situation at the end of The Equalizer season 4 is worrying. It doesn't seem feasible that Dante can remain as relevant as before in another city, unless, of course, he moves back for season 5. Furthermore, there's another real-life hint that Dante's The Equalizer twist is permanent. Following the season finale of The Equalizer season 4, Tory Kittles posted a photo of himself and Queen Latifah on Instagram with the caption, "What a ride! Thanks for all the love EQ fans." This caption has a note of finality to it, as if Kittles' The Equalizer journey is over.

In this way, it seems more than likely that Dante's move at the end of season 4 was not just a hitch in the plot of the series, but instead, is a permanent decision for Tory Kittles. Based on how Dante's story ended, along with his Instagram caption, it is apparent that Kittles intends to finish his The Equalizer story here with season 4. Therefore, with The Equalizer season 5 confirmed to be happening, Kittles, and therefore Dante, will not be present for the next season.

Dante's absence could change the series in a multitude of ways.

Robyn McCall Will Struggle Without Her Love Interest In The Equalizer

Robyn will start the series in a tough place

The biggest effect that Tory Kittles' sudden exit has on The Equalizer is that Robyn McCall will be left with no love interest. This may seem arbitrary, but in the context of the show, it's huge. Robyn may be the Equalizer, but she has relied on Dante for emotional and mental throughout the series. Their relationship has grown for four seasons, and now, without any preamble, it's over. It would be incredibly strange for The Equalizer to skip over the ending of their relationship, therefore, Kittles' exit will affect how The Equalizer season 5 begins, especially for Robyn.

There is even proof that Robyn will not be entirely normal after Dante's exit. During his final episode, Robyn its that her heart is broken due to his leaving. In this way, neither Robyn nor The Equalizer can erase the impact that Dante had on the series, and though Robyn may find someone new in the future, it would be best for the series to take time to mourn Dante's loss, both for Robyn and for audiences. The Equalizer season 5 may not have been planning on Dante's exit, but it will certainly have to deal with it now.

Tory Kittles is best known for his roles in Sons of Anarchy, Colony, and True Detective.

The Equalizer Could Be Preparing For A Revamp In Season 5

Dante's exit could be a new beginning

Queen Latifah in The Equalizer

Although Tory Kittles' Equalizer exit is disappointing, some good may still come out of it. Dante's was not the only storyline to have a definitive ending in the finale of The Equalizer season 4, and this insinuates that season 5 could be the turning over of a new leaf. With Dante gone and other plots neatly wrapped up, The Equalizer has the opportunity to revamp the series in whatever way it wants. Robyn's grief over Dante could be part of a new era for her that ends up being even better than before.

All in all, The Equalizer is bound to go through some changes as it nears its fifth season, but this won't be entirely bad. The Equalizer season 5 must deal with Dante's unexpected exit, but it could also spin this situation into something new and exciting. Robyn could find a new love interest or become more invested in herself and her daughter. Overall, this is a chance for The Equalizer to change things up and keep audiences interested for the next few seasons.

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The Equalizer
Drama
Crime
Action
95
9.3/10
Release Date
2021 - 2025-00-00
Network
CBS
Showrunner
Andrew W. Marlowe

Cast

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WHERE TO WATCH

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Directors
Liz Friedlander
Writers
Andrew W. Marlowe
Seasons
5
Streaming Service(s)
AppleTV+