SEAL Team
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SEAL Team

8.0
Yr 2017
Status Ended
Action & Adventure Drama War & Politics
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Overview

Military drama following the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high stakes missions our country can ask of them.

Status

Latest

  • SEAL Team joining Netflix in August 2026 — reported July 22, 2026 (collider.com)
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critical reception for SEAL Team is generally mixed, with many reviewers characterizing the show as a predictable, "by-the-numbers" CBS procedural. While critics often commend David Boreanaz for his strong, focused performance as the team leader, the writing is frequently described as simplistic and lacking original ambition.

Despite criticism regarding its narrative depth and occasional tactical inaccuracies, the show found a dedicated audience through its consistent mix of high-stakes missions and grounded military brotherhood. Some viewers and reviewers praised the show as successful entertainment that delivers effective action sequences and portrays the sacrifices of its protagonists, though some noted a decline in quality in later seasons.

“This pretty predictable series combines family drama with covert missions in an attempt to underscore the sacrifices Navy SEALs make.”

“David Boreanaz has a knack for elevating tepid material, and that has never been more clear than in CBS’ SEAL Team.”

“The new series SEAL Team typifies the CBS procedural: by-the-numbers, safe and predictable enough to satisfy even the most casual viewer.”

“If you’re searching for a military drama that delivers both explosive action and serious emotional depth, look no further than SEAL Team.”

Why fans love it

SEAL Team navigates the tension between high-stakes military operations and the quiet, heavy monotony of life back home. While many war dramas focus exclusively on the adrenaline of the field, this series lingers on the specific strain placed on the soldiers who transition between combat zones and family dinners. It treats the planning and execution of dangerous maneuvers with technical focus, yet anchors the narrative in the long-term psychological weight of special forces service.

David Boreanaz leads an ensemble cast that portrays a unit defined by precise coordination and deep institutional loyalty. The production emphasizes the reality of the U.S. Navy SEAL experience, balancing the volatility of the warfield against the rigid bureaucracy of military politics. By contrasting the kinetic intensity of their missions with the domestic complications that follow, the series creates a layered portrait of a group perpetually caught between two distinct worlds.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 9
Longest run 112 eps
David Boreanaz
David Boreanaz
as Jason Hayes
112 episodes
Max Thieriot
Max Thieriot
as Clay Spenser
92 episodes
Neil Brown Jr.
Neil Brown Jr.
as Ray Perry
112 episodes
A.J. Buckley
A.J. Buckley
as Sonny Quinn
112 episodes
Toni Trucks
Toni Trucks
as Lisa Davis
112 episodes
Beau Knapp
Beau Knapp
as Drew Franklin
10 episodes
Tyler Grey
Tyler Grey
as Trent Sawyer
112 episodes
Jessica Paré
Jessica Paré
as Mandy Ellis
79 episodes
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Judd Lormand as Eric Blackburn 90 episodes Justin Melnick as Brock 112 episodes Raffi Barsoumian as Omar Hamza 18 episodes Alexa Mansour as Dorri 2 episodes Sharif Atkins as Beau Fuller 2 episodes Daniel Gillies as Nate Massey 2 episodes Jay Hayden as Brian Armstrong 2 episodes Michael Irby as Adam 2 episodes Rudy Dobrev as Filip 2 episodes Khandi Alexander as Ambassador Nicole Marsden 2 episodes Ammon Jacob Ford as Michael Hayes 4 episodes Callard Harris as Curtis "Cujo" Johnson 2 episodes Marsha Thomason as Vanessa Ryan 3 episodes Ruffin Prentiss as Summer Kairos 2 episodes Mark Semos as John TJ Monero 2 episodes Samantha Sloyan as Victoria Seaver 4 episodes Breana Raquel as Hannah 3 episodes Ellyn Jameson as Evelyn Hale 3 episodes Tim Chiou as Thirty Mike 10 episodes Natasha Hall as Lt. Cmdr Williams 2 episodes Jason Dohring as Lt. Cmdr Alex Whitshaw 3 episodes Shiva Negar as Mina Hassan 7 episodes David Bianchi as Alpha OIC Pete 2 episodes Miracle Laurie as Bravo Helo Pilot 2 episodes Sal Lucio as Mexican Marine 2 (uncredited) 3 episodes Kerri Medders as Emma Hayes 22 episodes Alona Tal as Stella Baxter 43 episodes C. Thomas Howell as Ash Spenser 12 episodes Mike Wade as Lt. Wes Soto 15 episodes Michaela McManus as Alana Hayes 11 episodes Matthew Hancock as Grant 6 episodes Maximiliano Hernández as Carl Dryden 3 episodes Brandon Butler as Brad 4 episodes Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as Greg Smith 4 episodes Scott Foxx as Full Metal 50 episodes Nicholas Massouh as Arman Soroush 2 episodes Lucca De Oliveira as Vic Lopez 9 episodes Coby Bell as Warrant Officer Glen Mack 4 episodes Parisa Fakhri as Naima Perry 39 episodes Louis Ferreira as Dr. Conners 2 episodes Jamie McShane as Captain Lindell 17 episodes Emily Swallow as Natalie Pierce 15 episodes Shvan Aladdin as Samim 2 episodes Adelaide Kane as Rebecca Bowen 10 episodes Rachel Boston as Hannah Oliver 11 episodes James Ransone as Reiss Julian 4 episodes John Savage as Emmet Quinn 3 episodes Michael Beach as Chaplain Ryan Walker 2 episodes JB Tadena as Johnny Bayani 2 episodes Brandon Sutton as Greg 2 episodes Kim Hawthorne as Admiral Stevens 7 episodes Tyler Jacob Moore as Major Gerretsen 5 episodes Mouzam Makkar as Commander Nouri 3 episodes Catherine Lidstone as Ensign Cervantes 3 episodes Noor Razooky as Yezda 4 episodes Alex Fernandez as Admiral Rivas 5 episodes Rob Parks as Alpha 1 2 episodes Gavin White as Michael Hayes 5 episodes Joey Pollari as Ben Gossett 5 episodes Kerry O'Malley as Samantha Miles 4 episodes Mac Brandt as Ross Curtis 4 episodes Derek Phillips as LCDR Kirkpatrick 3 episodes Dylan Walsh as Captain Walch 3 episodes Emma Jessop as Chelsea Wallen 2 episodes Ismail Bashey as Salim Hakan 3 episodes Christina Childress as Theresa Wilder 2 episodes Danvir Singh as Commander Laghari 3 episodes
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Keywords

u.s. navy seal soldier special forces military warfield
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Details

First Aired
September 27, 2017
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,622