SWAT is returning for an eighth season in the fall, but the upcoming season finale was written as a series finale. Star Shemar Moore says that the episode can also be treated as a new beginning for the series.
Starring Moore, Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Rochelle Aytes, and Anna Enger Ritch, the CBS series follows Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Moore) as he leads the Special Weapons And Tactics unit (S.W.A.T.) of the LAPD.
Moore spoke about the series’ unexpected renewal at a recent event for CBS. He said the following, per Deadline:
“We were smart. At the tail end of the strike, me and the producers and the writers got together at my house and I said, ‘Ok, what are we going to do this year?’ I said, ‘If this is it, let’s go out with a bang. Let’s give them our signature. Let’s give them the action: helicopters, chase scenes, motorcycle chases, fight scenes, Hondo sprinting through an alley. Let’s rock them.’
We have three episodes left to finish [airing] this season. So when you get to the finale, you’ll see we shaped it in a way that it’s either our swan song or our new beginning. We literally didn’t change anything in the writing.”
SWAT saw some cast members exit during what was supposed to be the final season. Both Alex Russell and Kenny Johnson left the series, but could their characters return for season eight?
Moore said, “It’s hard to say goodbye to a bunch of wonderful people. Alex Russell, Kenny Johnson and a couple of seasons back we lost Lina Esco. Change is hard; so now we have some OGs, myself as Hondo, Deacon [Jay Harrington], Hicks [Patrick St. Esprit], Tan [David Lim] and some newbies. But regarding those people that you miss, nobody died. And in the world of Hollywood, anything can happen.”
What do you think? Do you plan to watch season eight of this CBS series? Do you want to see Russell and Johnson return?
Would love to see Street & Luca return, love the action of the show
So glad it was renewed. If possible please bring back Street and the other male and the female. The two new females and the male are not as good.
I love Swat its my favorite show keep it going Australia loves it and a huge following.
I love SWAT. I’m so glad it’s returning. There’s not enough good shows. This one is one of the best.
I am glad that CBS came to their senses and renewed SWAT! Now hopefully they will do the same for NCIS HAWAII, they deserve more time as well. Give them a fair chance!
I will most definitely be watching SWAT; I love the show & I’m very happy it will be on for another season. So many great TV shows get canceled so I’m very happy SWAT is still with us. SWAT has many fans & we would love for it to continue for many years to come, it’s a great show. Please make your fans happy, because without us watching it doesn’t really matter. Keep SWAT on so we can enjoy this great show!
YAAA, BRING IT ON SWAT!