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Saved Twice, Canceled Thrice: The Wild Ride of SWAT
30 Apr
Summary
- SWAT was canceled three times despite strong ratings.
- Star Shemar Moore actively campaigned for the show's continuation.
- The series might find a new home on streaming platforms like Netflix.
The popular crime drama S.W.A.T., starring Shemar Moore as Sgt. Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, has concluded its eight-season run on CBS in May 2025. The series, a revival of the 1970s show, faced an unusual history of cancellations and revivals.
Despite maintaining high ratings, S.W.A.T. was initially canceled in May 2023 due to changing "economics of the business" and licensing issues between CBS and Sony. However, viewer demand led to its rescue for a seventh season, which was initially announced as the show's final season.
In a surprising turn, CBS renewed the series for an eighth season in 2024. However, by March 2025, Deadline reported the show's third and final cancellation. Star Shemar Moore was instrumental in the show's past revivals, actively using social media to advocate for its continuation.
Moore has expressed hope that S.W.A.T. will find a new life on a streaming platform, mentioning possibilities like Netflix, Hulu, or HBO Max. He described a potential new iteration as "grittier" and "darker," with Hondo exiled from the force. All eight seasons of S.W.A.T. are currently available for streaming on Netflix.
