Unlike the flashy, high-octane action of Miami Vice , The Equalizer was grounded in a cold, atmospheric New York City. McCall didn't use a flashy sports car; he drove a sleek Jaguar. He didn't rely on gadgets; he used psychological warfare, tactical precision, and a suppressed Walther PPK. Edward Woodward: The Soul of the Show
He walks into the rain. Another pay phone rings. He answers: “Got a problem? … Tell me.” The Equalizer 1985 Season 1 Complete WEB x264 -...
The first season introduces recurring characters: Control (Robert Lansing), McCall’s former boss who alternates between ally and antagonist; and Mickey Kostmayer (Keith Szarabajka), McCall’s volatile, younger operative who does the fieldwork McCall’s aging body cannot. Unlike the flashy, high-octane action of Miami Vice
"Got a problem? Odds against you? Call the Equalizer. 212-555-4200." Edward Woodward: The Soul of the Show He
Season 1 (1985–1986) establishes the ground rules: McCall uses a gun only when absolutely necessary. He prefers to turn criminals against each other. And his greatest weapon is his mind.
When Season 1 premiered on CBS in September 1985, it broke the mold of the standard "detective of the week" procedural, introducing a gritty, noir-soaked Manhattan and a hero who was far more complex than his peers.