William Bishop was a character featured in the 2021 TV series, The Equalizer. He is played by Chris Noth. He is Robyn McCall's mentor, and quirky the ex–CIA director.
Biography[]
At some point in his life, Bishop met the wife of the criminal known as "The Architect". His duty was to get her family safely in America. He ended up fathering a son through her. Because Bishop was already married, he left her and her son to avoid scrutiny. During his time in the CIA, he became acquainted and knew all the CIA agents' families and their quirks and habits.
Bishop was responsible for Mason Quinn's life sentence incarceration. However, the CIA released him on a plea deal much to Robyn's anger as Quinn tried to kill her and the fact that he was aware of Quinn's release. In another mission, it involved a known thief named Jessie Cook (a.k.a. The Worm). According to Robyn, Jessie Cook threatened Robyn's life if Bishop didn't transfer the money needed for their mission. After some time, he left the CIA and owned his own security guard company.
Death[]
Bishop makes his last appearance in Separated. It was revealed in Blowback, he was on the plane to get information about Mason Quinn before he was killed by the latter with a Russian electromagnet cannon. His death had hurt many CIA agents who knew him and Robyn as well. It turned out that the mole in the CIA was Carter Griffin. Griffin was the one who gave Quinn the gun to use against Robyn to tie up loose ends and prevent everyone knowing otherwise. His death shows Robyn about the corruption the CIA is under and the reason why she left.
Behind the Scenes[]
William Bishop was portrayed by Chris Noth in The Equalizer.
Appearances[]
Season 1
- "The Equalizer" (First appearance)- - "Glory"
- - "Judgment Day" (credited only)
- "It Takes a Village"- - "The Milk Run"
- - "The Room Where It Happens" (credited only)
- - "Hunting Grounds" (credited only)
- - "Lifeline"
- - "True Believer" (credited only)
- - "Reckoning" (credited only)
Season 2
- - "Aftermath"
- - "The Kingdom"
- - "Leverage"
- - "The People Aren't Ready" (credited only)
- - "Followers" (credited only)
- - "Shooter"
- - "When Worlds Collide"
- - "Separated"