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S.W.A.T. Exiles: Hondo's Comeback and a New Generation of Recruits
9 Oct, 2025
Summary
- S.W.A.T. Exiles, a spinoff of the CBS drama, has begun production in Los Angeles.
- Hondo, played by Shemar Moore, is pulled out of retirement to lead a "last-chance experimental SWAT unit" of young, untested recruits.
- The spinoff will explore the "generation clash" between Gen X and Gen Z.
On October 9, 2025, Sony Pictures Television announced that the spinoff series S.W.A.T. Exiles has begun production in Los Angeles. The new show is a continuation of the popular CBS cop drama S.W.A.T., which concluded its eight-season run earlier this year.
Showrunner Jason Ning expressed his excitement about the project, stating that the team is "honoring what made S.W.A.T. great while reinventing it through this scrappier, more character-driven lens." The series will feature a fresh cast, including the return of Shemar Moore as Hondo, the veteran SWAT team leader.
According to the show's logline, Hondo is pulled out of retirement to lead a "last-chance experimental SWAT unit" composed of "untested, unpredictable young recruits." The spinoff will explore the "generation clash" between the experienced Hondo, representing Gen X, and the younger, more unconventional SWAT team members, representing Gen Z.
With a darker and more intense tone, S.W.A.T. Exiles promises to take the franchise to "a whole new level - bigger, better, and edgier," as described by Moore. The series is set to premiere later this year, offering fans a fresh and exciting take on the beloved S.W.A.T. universe.
