Michael Sloan, co-creator of the TV series The Equalizer and husband of Melissa Sue Anderson, passed away at age 78. He was a prolific writer and producer known for his work on various TV shows and films, and his family has requested donations to the ASPCA in his memory.
In the Season 4 premiere of "The Equalizer," Robyn's friends are in danger of being burned alive by her former CIA colleague, Michelle Chambers. Robyn and her team are taken into custody by the CIA after rescuing her friends and Fisk. They discover that the freedom fighters are being held in a government detention center and learn of Michelle's plan to kill the secretary of state. A showdown ensues, resulting in Robyn stabbing Michelle and being taken to the hospital. While some loose ends are tied up, the episode ends with Michelle escaping custody, leaving the team in jeopardy.
This Sunday's TV lineup includes the season premieres of The Equalizer and CSI: Vegas, the finale of Monsieur Spade, the People's Choice Awards hosted by Simu Liu, and the season 4 premiere of American Idol. Other highlights include the British Academy Film Awards, the NBA All-Star Game, and the Daytona 500.
ABC's American Idol finale dominated Sunday's TV ratings in the demo, while CBS' 60 Minutes had the biggest audience. The Equalizer finale added some viewers, while the NCIS: Los Angeles series finale hit a farewell season Sunday high in audience and earned an "A-" from readers. The Blacklist hit series lows, and FOX's finales for The Simpsons, The Great North, and Bob's Burgers drew low ratings.
The Equalizer Season 3 finale ended with a deadly cliffhanger as Robyn McCall's team was left in peril. The episode revealed a major betrayal by Robyn's former CIA leaders, which led to a coordinated attack by a group of violent rebels from Venezuela. The conflict will continue into Season 4, which was green-lit by CBS. The finale ended with Mel, Harry, and Dante strapped to chairs in a room full of kerosene, while Robyn and Fisk were held captive. The room was set ablaze, leaving the fate of the team unknown.
The Equalizer's Season 3 finale, "Eye for an Eye," sees every main character under attack at once, with Robyn, Mel, Harry, Dante, Delilah, and Aunt Vi all fighting battles. Robyn and Mel are trapped in a building by men with guns, while Harry and Mel are being followed at a grocery store. The group discovers that they are being targeted by the Venezuelan Freedom Fighters, seeking revenge against Robyn and CIA agent Colton Fisk. The episode ends with Robyn's friends being kidnapped and surrounded by flames, leaving her helpless to save them.