S.W.A.T. was canceled (for a 3rd time) earlier this 12 months, however the franchise is not completed but. Simply after the procedural’s collection finale premiered in Might, it was introduced that Sony Photos Tv had ordered a 10-episode spinoff led by Shemar Moore. On the time, a few of the solid was not completely happy {that a} new collection was shifting ahead with out them. It was additionally unknown if anybody could be becoming a member of Moore, whose Hondo is about to guide a brand new workforce of recruits, Now, I am excited to listen to that two OG stars are showing within the first episode!
Sony formally introduced that Jay Harrington and Patrick St. Esprit are set to reprise their roles as Sergeant David “Deacon” Kay and Commander Robert Hicks, respectively, in S.W.A.T. Exiles‘ collection premiere. Each Harrington and Esprit starred within the unique for all eight seasons. As for the precise capacities during which the OGs will return and if they will be again for extra episodes, that is all unknown. Nonetheless, the truth that Deacon and Hicks are returning all of it is price celebrating.
I’ve to confess, regardless of being a fan of S.W.A.T., I used to be a bit skeptical when the spinoff was first introduced. Moore’s involvement is definitely thrilling, however it was disappointing to know they’d be breaking apart the “household” the crew referred to as 20-Squad. The reviews of BTS drama have been additionally disheartening.
Nevertheless, I would be mendacity if I stated I wasn’t pumped about S.W.A.T. making one other comeback. For essentially the most half, it was the prospect of a brand new solid that had me on the fence. Now that I do know Harrington and Esprit are returning, although, I am excited that we now have different sources of continuity within the spinoff. This might additionally bode effectively for the possibilities of different franchise veterans returning.
Information of those visitor spots come after Harrington spoke out in regards to the spinoff and cancellation of the mum or dad present. Harrington thought the long-running CBS present had an opportunity contemplating the quite a few cancellations. The actor additionally revealed that Moore reached out to everybody the day earlier than information on Exiles broke, however he is aware of that’s how the enterprise works. Harrington appeared to haven’t any unwell will in the direction of the present and wished it success.
As for what viewers can anticipate from Exiles, there’s an official synopsis. Test it out:
After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson (Moore) is pulled out of pressured retirement to guide a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable younger recruits. Hondo should bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and switch a squad of outsiders right into a workforce able to defending town and saving this system that made him who he’s.
As of now, a premiere date has not been introduced for S.W.A.T.: Exiles, and it is also unclear as to the place it will even air. The collection definitely appears to be choosing up momentum, although so, hopefully, it will solely be a matter of time earlier than extra updates are shared. And who is aware of, perhaps much more veteran solid members will be part of the present.
Whereas followers watch for Exiles, they need to know that the primary seven seasons of S.W.A.T. are streamable with a Netflix subscription, and Season 8 drops on September 15.