While Robyn and Aunt Vi face off with Miles regarding Delilah’s custody, Harry finds himself facing his past, including his sordid history with his mother.
Aired (CBS) | March 12, 2023 |
Director(s) | Chris Fisher |
Writer(s) | Ora Yashar, Adam Glass |
Newly Noted Characters | |
Rabbi | Richard Masur |
Previously Noted Characters | |
Miles | Stephen Bishop |
Aunt Vi | Lorraine Toussaint |
Delilah | Laya DeLeon Hayes |
Mel | Liza Lapira |
Harry | Adam Goldberg |
Robyn | Queen Latifah |
Recap
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You Don’t Want This Battle You’re Proposing – Miles, Robyn, Aunt Vi, Delilah
Miles threatening a custody battle is not something Robyn wants. She is even willing to stop being an Equalizer to end this custody battle. Mind you, she has something on Miles that could make him stop since he treated a terrorist while he was a doctor overseas. But she doesn’t want to use that against him.
However, Aunt Vi isn’t above threatening to expose him. Which, lucky for her, Delilah doesn’t learn about, for she was already upset her parents were pushing her to choose between them. So imagine how she would feel if she learned her aunt forced her father’s hand to back down.
A Past That Has Mostly Remained Untouched – Harry, Mel, Rabbi
Harry hasn’t spoken much of his past beyond being caught hacking and his relationship with Mel. In “Never Again,” things are less about his relationship or what he contributes to Robyn’s organization and more directly about him. This includes learning about him believing his mom abandoned him and his complicated feelings regarding being Jewish.
The local Rabbi, who knew Harry and Harry’s family, picks away at these issues. He helps Harry understand and learn that his mom was mentally ill when people didn’t discuss depression and other illnesses like that. Hence her lack of fighting for custody when his parents divorced. Also, the abandonment was because she didn’t want Harry to know why she struggled due to internalized shame.
This information opens Harry’s eyes to the truth, and while he doesn’t come to the point of going to temple or calling himself religious, there is no doubt that he does feel closer to the part of himself he has shied away from.
Armed Men With Weak Minds And Tech – Harry, Mel, Rabbi, Robyn
Focusing on the week’s case, the issue is that the local Jewish population of Midwood, in Brooklyn, keeps getting attacked. Naturally, Robyn is called in, but with being distracted by her custody situation, Harry and Mel take the lead. This leads to them learning about a local neo-Nazi group and having to do some detective work, and hacking, to prevent what would have been a terrorist attack. One that, if it wasn’t for Harry hacking into the Rabbi’s hearing aid, could have led to a massacre.
Things To Note
Question(s) Left Unanswered
- What’s Harry’s dad doing? Assuming he is still alive? Will we get a chance to meet him?
What Could Happen Next
- Probably not seeing Miles until next season, if that.
Review
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Notable Performances or Moments
Harry’s Time In The Sun
What we appreciate about this half of “The Equalizer” is that it is now firmly established who Robyn is, that Queen Latifah is a major hook, and now it is touching on others who having reached her level of prominence. We got to meet Mel’s family and see Liza Lapira show her star power, and in this episode, Adam Goldberg got to show his.
I can only hope, as we head into season 4, the show continues to pursue being an ensemble vs. putting all of its weight on Queen Latifah for while we love Robyn, this show isn’t going to last forever. So building up the resumes of the supporting acts is a boon for everyone involved.
The Equalizer Directory
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The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 13 "Patriot Game" – Recap/ Review | Colton Fisk returns and arrives with as much chaos as last time | The infamous Colton Fisk pops his head out of whatever hole he hid in, naturally leading to death and destruction. |
The Equalizer: Season 3 Episode 12 "Lost and Found" – Recap/ Review | Did Robyn Accidently Help A Criminal? | Delilah’s training gets a renewed focus as Robyn’s team deal with an amnesiac who may or may not be a criminal. |
The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 11 "Never Again" – Recap/ Review | While Robyn and Aunt Vi face off with Miles regarding Delilah’s custody, Harry finds himself facing his past, including his sordid history with his mother. |
The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 9 "Second Chance" – Recap/ Review | We meet Dante’s Mason Quinn and watch as Robyn goes deeper into a spiral that makes it clear her sense of control is loosening. |
The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 8 "He Ain’t Heavy" – Recap/ Review | Alongside being introduced to Mel’s family for the first time, Aunt Vi’s life outside Robyn’s home may be greatly expanded. |
The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 7 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | In its winter finale, "The Equalizer" teases Mel having a notable storyline when it returns, which sadly coincides with Robyn picking up on her and Delilah's secret. |
The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 5 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | “The Equalizer” gains a potential villain who will last for more than an episode as the CIA tries to reassert control over Robyn. |
The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 4 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Robyn finds herself getting involved in local politics as a motorcycle gang, whose former member is a councilman, might be getting used for the opponent's political gain. |
The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Trish, Aunt Vi’s girlfriend, finally meets the family as Robyn investigates a possible ghost sighting. |
The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 2 "Where’s There Smoke" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | It’s Robyn’s first case since being kidnapped, and while she is worried about Delilah, she ignores Aunt Vi, who can no longer be the rock Robyn is used to having. |
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The Equalizer: Season 3/ Episode 1 "Boom" [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | With Mason Quinn capturing Robin and preparing to not only kill her but make her into a terrorist, what can be done by Robin’s crew and the NYPD? |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 18 “Exposed” [Finale] – Recap/ Review | Robyn flies too close to the sun, as Delilah shows she is her mother's daughter by helping Vera deal with a nude photo scandal. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 17 “What Dreams May Come” – Recap/ Review | As Robyn's latest client notes visions regarding their sister being in trouble, Aunt Vi opens up about the hunch she got the day Robyn's father died. |
Collected Quotes From May 2022 | In this post, you'll find collected quotes from movies, TV Shows, and interviews collected during the month of May 2022. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 15 “Hard Money” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | We FINALLY get to meet Robyn's ex, Delilah's dad, as she asks him to do a favor for one of her clients – which raises his suspicions about what she does. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 14 “Pulse” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Robyn's greatest enemy makes his grand entrance as her greatest ally makes a grand exit. |
Collected Quotes From The Month of April 2022 | In this post you'll find quotes collected throughout April 2022 |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 13 “D.W.B.” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | As Marcus faces a life and death situation, memories of his mom and dad push him to find ways to survive as his ex-wife tries to console their kids and help Robyn. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 12 “Somewhere Over The Hudson” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Robyn adds to her list of mentees as Mel reconciles with an old friend who thought Harry has been dead. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 11 “Chinatown” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | In this episode, Robyn is focused on solving an Asian hate crime that she, and those who know the victim, refuse to let become another unsolved murder. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 10 “Legacy” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | In a mini-Set It Off reunion, Robin helps a family who lost it all during the Tulsa Riots get back a prized painting with a wild card. |
Collected Quotes & Gifs From February 2022 | In this post, you'll find quotes collected throughout the month of February 2022. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 9 “Bout That Life” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | As Robyn gets involved with a rap beef, we learn Delilah may have a special friend, and Harry tries to figure a way to do the work he loves without getting caught. |
Collected Quotes & .Gifs For The Month of January 2022 | In this post, you'll find quotes and gifs from the month of January 2022. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 8 “Separated” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | The Equalizer returns, and with Harry in jail, so comes the question of whether Robyn can continue without his expertise. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 7 “When World's Collide” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | After Bishop gets hacked, Robyn and her team have to face a terrorist willing to expose all of his secrets, and to protect Bishop, Robyn may have to make a sacrifice. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 6 “Shooter” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | As Mel's past becomes necessary for a rogue sniper case, Delilah deals with the trauma of her best friend getting shot and dying in front of her. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 5 “Followers” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | As Robyn finds herself working with online detectives to save a woman's life, Aunt Vi and Delilah deal with a Karen who threatened Vi's freedom. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 4 “The People Aren't Ready” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | With Robyn coming face to face with the DA and Mallory, does this mean a new chapter has to begin for everyone's favorite equalizer? |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 3 "Leverage" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Mallory has his first up close and personal meeting with Robyn as she gets involved in a DEA case featuring two gang leaders. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 2 “The Kingdom” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Robyn has a new cop on her case, goes up against Saudi Arabia, and is dealing with Delilah lying to her – so it's just another day. |
The Equalizer: Season 2/ Episode 1 “Aftermath” [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Robyn is back and as she deals with the fallout of Delilah learning the truth, she questions how much longer she should be The Equalizer. |
The Equalizer: Season 1/ Episode 10 [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | When a case gets too personal, Robyn slips up and leaves herself open for exposure. |
The Equalizer: Season 1/ Episode 9 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | As Robyn continues to try to work with the system, Dante shows where his loyalty lies. |
The Equalizer: Season 1/ Episode 8 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | The time has come for Robyn to nearly have her secret revealed, as she watches what can happen if she maintains the path she is on. |
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The Equalizer: Season 1/ Episode 7 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | With the DA catching wind of what Robyn is doing, it seems there will be a pattern in who Robyn's greatest threats will be. |
The Equalizer: Season 1/ Episode 6 "The Room Where It Happens" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Robyn finds herself getting justice for a young woman with a #MeToo situation, as she also deals with Delilah making a friend from the juvenile detention center. |
The Equalizer: Season 1/ Episode 5 "The Milk Run" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | The Equalizer returns, and after an extended absence, it returns with an excellent case of the week and a much-needed, multi-episode, adversary for Robyn. |
The Equalizer: Season 1/ Episode 4 "It Takes a Village" – Recap (with Spoilers) | Robyn finds herself avenging a community leader against an oppressive real estate developer. |
The Equalizer: Season 1/ Episode 3 "Judgement Day" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | A new week, a new case, more mother/daughter adjustments, and Detective Dante continuing to be an uneasy ally to Robyn. |
The Equalizer: Season 1/ Episode 2 "Glory" – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | A new week, a new case, but the struggles of being a former CIA operative trying to only take on cases for good and manage a teenaged daughter? That's forever. |
The Equalizer: Season 1 Episode 1 "The Equalizer" [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | Though its film franchise doesn't even have a 3rd movie, The Equalizer has again been remade, but this time as a series – one that Queen Latifah puts her own spin on. |
The Equalizer 2 - Recap/ Review (with Spoilers) | While Equalizer 2 lacks a compelling story, its action scenes, as well as Washington and Sanders’ chemistry, compensate for it. |
The Equalizer - Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) |
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