In 1975, the SWAT TV show — starring Steve Forrest, Robert Urich, Rod Perry, Mark Shera, and James Coleman — spun off from ABC’s TV series, The Rookies. Prior to its cancellation, SWAT ran for 37 episodes, over the course of two seasons. Decades later, the concept came back into vogue, and it premiered in 2003 as a feature film with Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell. Now, CBS has rebooted the police drama, but will a new generation be receptive to it? Will SWAT be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
A high-action program, SWAT stars Shemar Moore, Stephanie Sigman, Alex Russell, Jay Harrington, Lina Esco, Kenny Johnson, and Peter Onorati. The CBS TV series centers on Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Moore). A lifetime Los Angeles local and former Marine, Hondo has been tapped to lead a new “last stop” Special Weapons and Tactics unit. Thanks to his background, he is uniquely qualified to lead the team in a manner that also builds a bridge to the community he holds so dear. Hondo’s group includes the seasoned David “Deacon” Kay (Harrington), newcomer Jim Street (Russell), canine trainer Christina “Chris” Alonso (Esco), and expert driver, Dominique Luca (Johnson). They work under the supervision of L.A. Metro Captain Jessica Cortez (Sigman), a dedicated professional who also has a personal connection to Hondo. Meanwhile, Mumford leads a rival unit. **Status update, below.
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What do you think? Do you like the SWAT TV show? Should it be cancelled or renewed for second season on CBS?
**3/27/2018 update: SWAT has been renewed for season two on CBS. Details here.
Predictable, lack of originality, lack luster acting, waste of time, time to put the show down
Please renew swat I love it!!!
Shemar is basically the exact same character from Criminal Minds but my elderly mom moved in with me and she likes it so please renew it.
I can only watch so many episodes of Mamas Family and Match Game 75.
Love this show! Our #1 favorite right now!
Great show. Please renew
Notice that all female contributors love this show…males, not so much. I like Shemar, but the show is very average. I hope they give him another season to pick things up.
Needs to continue… Love the show
This show is the ONLY show I even watch weekly. Shemar Moore delivers yet again, proving his acting talents make him a lot more then just eye candy. Honestly wouldn’t have bothered if he wasn’t in it ( no not Bc he’s pretty) He was the only reason to watch criminal minds all them years. Love it or hate it- THIS MAN CAN ACT. Hope it gets renewed seriously
Really enjoy Swat… keep it! Good vibe to it…acting is good and convincing. It’s getting better and better. Shemar Moore is good & proven lead . If you cancel it
, doubt you’ll have adequate replacement…likelihood youll do worse.
love it Shemar Moore is the best
Please renew this show. I can’t get enough of it plus , all the men not to bad to look at it.
Its great! Please keep it alive. /Sweden
One of the very BEST programs on television. We love the dynamics of the team. They work so cohesively together. We hope it remains for a very long time.
Love this program, Shemar is one of my favorites, renew over and over and over
Love the show!!!!!
Awesome show. I like the Victor Tan and Shemar Moore character. Please don’t cancel the show.