Robert McCall, former covert operative, is adrift in New York. After three decades working for The Agency, he has finally freed himself and is looking for direction and a way to atone for his sins, and those of his former employer. It is 1985, the Cold War still rages, the city is awash with gangs and corruption, and a series of events pushes the ageing spy into a very particular line of work which will define the rest of his life. Based on characters and scenarios originally written for television by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim. The Equalizer – Opening Move is based on the original TV series (not the film) starring Edward Woodward. The key characters are introduced in such a way that (hopefully) it expands on their background and natures for existing fans, but also makes them accessible for those who are new to the TV show.