With the series adaptation of one of Denzel Washington's most popular action thrillers, Man on Fire, now streaming on Netflix, you might want to revisit the original 2004 film. However, if you're looking for a different Denzel action movie and want more adventure after the film ends, it's better to head over to Prime Video. The Equalizer reigns supreme on the Amazon streaming platform. In fact, the 2014 action thriller has been on the platform's Top 10 list for the last nine weeks. If you're curious about the reason behind all this excitement, you can start watching without delay. Plus, it's not just one but a complete trilogy of films.

If you haven't watched The Equalizer in a while or haven't seen it at all, now is the perfect time to dive into this action-packed film. The reimagined version of the original CBS series (not the later series featuring Queen Latifah) might be just what you're looking for. Washington's first film in the series introduces us to retired operative Robert McCall. Having lost his wife, McCall befriends a young sex worker named Alina (Chloë Grace Moretz), who is being harassed by the Russian mafia. At the same time, McCall helps his friend and coworker Ralphie (Johnny Skourtis), who is training to be a security guard. However, Ralphie's family business is threatened by the same crime syndicate. Angered by the injustices around him, former Marine and DIA operative McCall decides to take matters into his own hands and turns Boston upside down. With stylish action, brutal violence, and emotional drama, The Equalizer meets all these expectations.

Washington's ability to portray a controlled, quiet, and skilled action hero is something special. As Robert McCall, we witness the closest moment to the Oscar-winning actor playing a superhero. He is a character equipped with a past, expert fighting skills, and the necessary social wisdom to help those in need. In this 132-minute 2014 film, McCall shows incredible patience while facing gang members and corrupt police. David Harbour's character, Frank Masters, stands out in terms of supporting performances. In many ways, Washington's original performance in The Equalizer serves as a tribute to his action collaborations with the late Tony Scott. Besides Man on Fire, these collaborations include Déjà Vu and Unstoppable.