From The Hollywood Reporter · Ronda Racha Penrice · · 50s
S.W.A.T. Exiles: Darker, Edgier Than Before
Shemar Moore's 'S.W.A.T.: Exiles' brings grit to the franchise with darker themes.
In brief
Shemar Moore's 'S.W.A.T.: Exiles' brings grit to the franchise with darker themes. The new season of 'S.W.A.T.: Exiles' is darker and more intense than the original series. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
S.W.A.T. Exiles Returns
Starz is rebooting the classic police drama with a darker, edgier approach.
“It's darker, edgier”
Hondo's Past
Shemar Moore reprises his role as Sergeant Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson, a former marine leading his team.
Franchise History
The original S.W.A.T. series ran for six seasons before being canceled in May 2023.
Hondo's Stance
Moore called the 2023 cancellation a 'fucking mistake' and pushed for a revival.
“a fucking mistake”
New Direction
Showrunner Jason Ning credits the series' action and leadership themes as key inspirations.
What to remember
The new season of 'S.W.A.T.: Exiles' is darker and more intense than the original series.
