The Equalizer‘s Tory Kittles Previews More McCall and Dante Collaborations, Possible Romantic Sparks
Chemistry has never been an issue between Robyn McCall and Det. Marcus Dante on CBS‘ The Equalizer.
From the moment she pretended to be a lawyer in the pilot episode in order to talk to her client, an innocent murder suspect, McCall and Dante’s growing respect and curiosity for one another has grown with every episode. While there were times in Season 1 where Dante questioned McCall’s methods and wondered if he could trust her, he came around in the Season 2 opener when McCall equalized a case for him. Now he truly believes in her.
“The minute Dante decided to actually reach out to the Equalizer, the rules changed for him,” Tory Kittles, the actor behind Dante, tells TVLine. “It becomes a great game of cat-and-mouse. At different times, Dante is the cat, and sometimes he’s the mouse. But something tells me the Equalizer is always the cat.”
An alliance with McCall will come at a cost for Dante, however, and in this Sunday’s episode (8/7c), a new investigator named Det. Ken Mallory (Godfather of Harlem‘s Dominic Fumusa) attempts to catch and arrest McCall. Mallory is also distrustful of Dante and does little to mask his suspicions.
“Dante’s father is in prison for corruption, and having that cloud hang over his head while trying to do the right thing hasn’t always been easy,” Kittles shares. “Now that he’s working with McCall, he becomes a suspect in a sense. And the people he’s been working with to take her down are now gunning for him, too. It puts him in a very precarious situation. What’s he going to do to get out of it? That’s the excitement of where this season is going.”
McCall and Dante are also both divorced parents and crave justice in an unjust world. That said, Dante will still have to decide just how far he will go to help McCall, Kittles adds.
“What does this mean from a legal standpoint?” Kittles asks hypothetically. “What does it mean from a personal and professional standpoint? Is there a possible romantic standpoint? That’s where the story gets really colorful.”
Speaking of romance, Kittles is mum on whether or not McCall and Dante will go there this season. But there’s always a chance, he teases. “There is romantic chemistry there,” Kittles says with a chuckle. “And so we will have to wait and see.”
What do you think of a possible McCall and Dante ‘ship on The Equalizer? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
NO!!! Can’t we have a grown woman who doesn’t have a “romance” to make her more whatever 🤷🏻♀️Let’s have admiration, respect & friendship.
I like their chemistry. Let the chase continue for a while.
Agreed…slow burn. 🔥
I LOVE THE SHOW MY FAVORITE. I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF QUEEN LATIFAH. I RATHER HAVE THE SHOW CONTINUE WITH THEM BEING PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS NOT ROMANTICALLY.
I like the cat and mouse game the way they look at each other I can’t wait for the love scene.
I love their chemistry, but I don’t necessarily need a romance. I enjoy watching them dance around each other.
Let’s have the love dance around for at least 4 seasons please.
Why do so many American shows always have some bratty child in them? Spare me another one please. I simply do not understand why so many shows make children a focus of the show when it is an adult show. Thanks for DVRs and the ability to FF through scenes that do not add value to my enjoyment.
I love the show. You know Queen latifah can deliver. She can hold down anything. Great show I so love the characters in the show.
Geez! Not another romance! Can’t they just assist each other, from time to time? There should be some tv shows left, that stick with the original premise! I’m not a “hater”, but it seems, to me, like writers have run out of storylines, which cause soap opera plug-ins to be utilized, in order to stretch things out! Come on! Is this all that scripters could put together, during the recent hiatus?
Come on its in the fire I love the Queen u rock love you Queen
I love The Equalizer. One of my favorite shows.. I welcome a relationship between the Queen and the Detective.. can’t wait.. Give us more!
I initially didn’t think Dante was good looking. 🤷🏽♀️ He’s starting to look better. While the Queen is beautiful. I could see a Connection between the Two ! Dante is passionate. The Queen is Playing this role ! I Love Aunt Vi and Delilah.
I LOVE this show!!!! Queen Latifah & Chris North 2 of my favorite action Packed Actor’s. The chemistry is great on this show. I can’t wait for McCall & Dante Romance around season 4 or 5. I want this show around a long time like Law & Order!!!!! (No Pressure)
Love the thought of McCall and Dante will have a love connection. Dante’s boys ‘ need a mother and Delilah will be a great big sister. Aunt Vi would be great in a more supporting role. Great show!
This movie one of the best movies I have ever watch
Can’t wait to see Dante and mcall in season 3 😍
I absolutely look the storylines and their chemistry!