S.W.A.T.
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S.W.A.T.

"Serve • Protect • Unite"

8.0
Yr 2017
Status Canceled
Crime Action & Adventure Drama
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Overview

A Los Angeles S.W.A.T. sergeant is assigned to lead a highly skilled unit in the community where he grew up. Torn between loyalty to the streets, where the cops are sometimes the enemy, and allegiance to his brothers in blue, he strategically straddles the two worlds.

Status

Latest

  • S.W.A.T. spinoff Exiles lands platform and premiere date — June 29, 2026 (ew.com)
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 45 /100

Critical reception for the 2017 series S.W.A.T. is notably polarized, with reviewers often split between its entertainment value as a standard procedural and its shortcomings in depth. Supporters enjoy its blend of high-intensity action and classic week-to-week storytelling, often praising Shemar Moore's leading performance and the show's diverse cast.

However, the series faced heavy criticism for its predictable, formulaic approach to the genre and a perceived failure to meaningfully address the complex societal issues it attempts to tackle. Detractors frequently described the show as a mindless, carnage-fueled procedural that lacks originality, with some critics noting that the central conceit of a cop straddling two worlds is handled with little actual consequence or nuance.

“Heavy intensity and fun adventures told in a week-to-week format with slight serialization.”

“S.W.A.T. is a terrible, carnage-fueled soap opera that kids might love”

“A bit more willing to play with those heavier themes and use of force, as well as put a heavy focus on race and current events.”

“If you want predictable, mindless action, try CBS' new regurgitated action procedural offering, S.W.A.T.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Tubi TV
US
fuboTV
CA • US
Global TV
CA
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Club Illico
CA
Netflix Standard with Ads
CA • US • UK
Netflix
US • UK • CA
YouTube TV
US
Now TV
UK
Philo
US
StackTV Amazon Channel
CA
Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
UK
Starz Roku Premium Channel
US
Why fans love it

Premiering in 2017, S.W.A.T. brings a fresh pulse to the classic police procedural format. Based on the earlier TV series, this action and crime drama follows an elite LAPD tactical command unit handling high-stakes emergencies across Los Angeles, California. It zeroes in on the relentless demands placed on specialized first responders tasked with keeping order in a vast, complex city.

Fans stick with the show because the high-octane action is grounded in genuine personal tension. Shemar Moore leads the special response team as a sergeant placed in charge of the very neighborhood where he grew up. That assignment forces him to bridge the gap between local residents who view the police as an enemy and his loyal brothers in blue. The resulting friction gives the fast-paced tactical maneuvers a distinct human weight that keeps viewers coming back season after season.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 7
Longest run 163 eps
Shemar Moore
Shemar Moore
as Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson
163 episodes
Stephanie Sigman
Stephanie Sigman
as Jessica Cortez
45 episodes
Jay Harrington
Jay Harrington
as David 'Deacon' Kay
163 episodes
Alex Russell
Alex Russell
as Jim Street
129 episodes
Lina Esco
Lina Esco
as Christina 'Chris' Alonso
106 episodes
David Lim
David Lim
as Victor Tan
163 episodes
Kenny Johnson
Kenny Johnson
as Dominique Luca
130 episodes
Patrick St. Esprit
Patrick St. Esprit
as Robert 'Bob' Hicks
157 episodes
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Peter Onorati as Jeff Mumford 29 episodes Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle Carmichael 54 episodes Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell 52 episodes Niko Pepaj as Miguel Alfaro 34 episodes Annie Ilonzeh as Devin Gamble 22 episodes Peter Facinelli as Michael Plank 7 episodes Louis Ferreira as William 'Buck' Spivey 9 episodes Seri DeYoung as Gelina 3 episodes Deshae Frost as Darryl Henderson 24 episodes Bailey Chase as Owen 3 episodes Stacey Travis as Nikki 3 episodes Joseph Lee Anderson as Tony Larmen 3 episodes Nicki Micheaux as Leah Jankins 4 episodes Sumalee Montano as Gwen 3 episodes Michael O'Neill as Carl Luca 3 episodes Claire Coffee as Kira 5 episodes Daniel Lissing as Ty 5 episodes Gabrielle Dennis as Brianna Harrelson 6 episodes Nikiva Dionne as Nia Wells 10 episodes Lyndie Greenwood as Erika 7 episodes Joy Osmanski as Agent Carr 3 episodes Bre Blair as Annie Kay 28 episodes Adam Aalderks as Durham 6 episodes Sherilyn Fenn as Karen Street 9 episodes David DeSantos as Rodrigo Sanchez 6 episodes Karissa Lee Staples as Bonnie 8 episodes April Parker Jones as Winnie 4 episodes Terri Hoyos as Mama Pina 3 episodes Lombardo Boyar as Detective Alexander Rios 4 episodes Norma Kuhling as Nora Fowler 7 episodes Obba Babatundé as Daniel Harrelson, Sr. 26 episodes Michael Beach as Leroy Henderson 14 episodes Cathy Cahlin Ryan as Dr. Wendy Hughes 15 episodes Carl Lumbly as Saint 3 episodes Steve Louis Villegas as Marcos Guzman 7 episodes Debbie Allen as Charice Harrelson 12 episodes Angelica Scarlet Johnson as Kelly 6 episodes Jayda Berkmen as Tuana 4 episodes David Rees Snell as Detective John Burrows 21 episodes Kristin Carey as Maggie 3 episodes Michael Marc Friedman as Becker 5 episodes Aaron Bledsoe as Raymont Harris 5 episodes Timothy V. Murphy as Arthur 3 episodes Amy Farrington as Piper Lynch 22 episodes Otis 'Odie' Gallop as Sgt. Stevens 40 episodes Jessica Camacho as Jackie Vasquez 4 episodes Kelly Overton as Eva Durant 5 episodes Ryan Hurst as Terry Luca 5 episodes Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Donovan Rocker 36 episodes Blanca Araceli as Xiomara 3 episodes Emily Alabi as Olivia Navarro 4 episodes David Gautreaux as Edward Yanick 7 episodes Walter Fauntleroy as Bruce 3 episodes Kareem J. Grimes as Little Red 4 episodes Stefan E. Clark as Matthew Kay 5 episodes Amanda Lowe-Oadell as Lila Kay 9 episodes Laura James as Molly 13 episodes Brigitte Kali Canales as Alexis Cabrera 18 episodes Juan Javier Cardenas as Officer Beni 4 episodes Bess Armstrong as Mayor Barrett 3 episodes Luke Forbes as Cinque 3 episodes Jesus Ruiz as Chief Rivera 3 episodes Cory Hardrict as Nate Warren 4 episodes Conrad Haynes as Tatum 4 episodes Emerson Brooks as Deputy Alex Doberstein 4 episodes Merrin Dungey as Deputy Chief Bennett 5 episodes Freddie D. Ramsey, Jr. as Andre Harrelson 4 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Key Grip
Caleb R. Nelson
Assistant Art Director
Nathan W. Bailey Ari Libarkin Rachel Aguirre
Assistant Property Master
Leo Coleman Ryan Galiher Tony Didio Jr. Mike Hexum Erik Kietyka Allan Davis
Construction Buyer
Pasqual Ramirez
Painter
Kyle Morey Katalin Bujnova Ryan Alliston Lawrence White Crystal Mikita
Set Designer
D. Tracy Smith Easton Michael Smith
Art Direction
Craig Keller Tim Beach Eric Sundahl
Leadman
Jason Bartley
Swing
Brendan Higgins Larry J. White II
Property Master
Paul Byers
Art Department Coordinator
Crystal Hopkins
Construction Foreman
Stephen Sturm
Production Design
Richard J. Ramirez Jr.
Set Decoration
Jan Pascale
Best Boy Grip
Todd Grunberger
Signal Match

Similarity

Where S.W.A.T. overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

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Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
November 02, 2017
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,590