"The Equalizer" (1985) [TV-Series 1985-1989]

Martyr

What a great show.

aidan_dunne

Agreed, fantastic show. The intro and it's accompaning music was great. Have the theme tune on my hard drive here.

Out of the shadows steps McCall, silhoueted by the headlights from his black Jag XJ6, accompanied by Stewart Copeland's pounding synth-and-drum based theme tune.

Got a problem?

Odds against you?

Call the Equalizer.

Fan-bloody-tastic!

Martyr

I wish the creators would put out a dvd box set of the show, as its only on VHS at the moment..and can cost a good bit to purchase (some)

To be honest, i only remembered Edward Woodward.. and the theme tune i will never forget downloaded it too.
My parents would never let me watch it the time it aired, as i was too young, they thought it was "too violent" but i managed to watch it a couple of times, without getting caught

i'm surprised re-runs weren't shown, atleast i've not seen any, i guess its a bit
outdated now.

i read online that a movie is apparently gonna be made, but its difficult to say if it will be any good or not.

A feature film version of the 1980s CBS drama "The Equalizer" is in the works. Mace Neufeld ("Sahara") is teaming with series creator and executive producer Michael Sloan and Tony Eldridge on the project. "The Equalizer" starred British actor Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a veteran covert operative who, seeking redemption for his dark deeds, quits a CIA-like agency and puts an advertisement in the paper that reads simply: Got a problem? Odds against you? Call the Equalizer."

paulj13

Great series, I remember once they went to his 'fishing cabin' hid out. Then and bad guys catch up with them he flicks a switch and out from behind a wardrobe appears this big wall of guns all laid out. He take the smallest gun off the wall and closes it. Understated, profession, brilliant! The wall of guns is now seen in every good action movie.

Check this out: http://www.petitiononline.com/eqed8589/petition.html

nlgbbbblth

Average Joe wrote: »

I wish the creators would put out a dvd box set of the show, as its only on VHS at the moment..and can cost a good bit to purchase (some)
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Out on 12 February, region 1.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Equalizer-Season-1-Menus/8857

region 2, end of month.

Good show but not a patch on Callan.

mike65

I was never a regular but the "cool as cucumber sandwiches and a cup of tea" opening credits always stuck in my head, have it on hard disk from some site.

Mike.

Cainer

I used to have a major crush on Edward Woodward.

I was only about 8 or 9 but I loved that show.

Saw him recently in Hot Fuzz and I have to say that he doesn't really do it for me now!

OPENROAD

Great show, think it used to be on at 21:00 Thursdays on ITV, absolutely loved it.

lord lucan

fantastic show,really looking forward to seeing it again on dvd. the opening credits and theme tune are one of the best ever on tv.:cool: