# S.W.A.T. Exiles Episode 4 Explained

> Shemar Moore reveals why Malik betrayed Hondo and why Ethan’s 'dynamic' with him matters.
- Title: S.W.A.T. Exiles Episode 4 Explained · Decider | Shortify
- Summary: Shemar Moore reveals why Malik betrayed Hondo and why Ethan’s 'dynamic' with him matters. Shemar Moore explains Malik’s Gen Z betrayal of Hondo and why Hondo…
- Keywords: s.w.a.t. exiles, shemar moore, hondo, ethan, malik, force review board, ice agent, cannabis farm, gen z, 44 squad, entertainment, culture
- Source: Decider — https://decider.com/2026/10/16/s-w-a-t-exiles-episode-4-ending-explained-shemar-moore-malik-hondo-ethan
- Published: 2026-10-16T15:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: s.w.a.t. exiles, shemar moore, hondo, ethan, malik, force review board, ice agent, cannabis farm, gen z, 44 squad, entertainment, culture
## S.W.A.T. Exiles Episode 4
S.W.A.T. Exiles Episode 4, 'Get Clear,' streams on Starz.
## Hondo Shoots Rachel
Hondo shoots Rachel Richards, the head of a cannabis farm, during an operative.
## Force Review Board Investigation
Hondo and 44 Squad face the Force Review Board after Hondo shoots Rachel.
## Ethan’s Drone Footage
Ethan programmed drone footage that could show if Rachel was armed when Hondo shot her.
## Ethan Lies to Board
Ethan tells the Force Review Board the drone is damaged, despite knowing footage exists.
## Malik Steals Footage
Malik steals the drone footage from Hondo’s office and gives it to Miranda.
## Footage Proves Rachel’s Betrayal
Footage shows Rachel took a gun from a fake I.C.E. agent when Hondo shot her.
## Hondo’s Reason for Hiding Footage
Hondo hid the footage to find out who the mole on 44 Squad is.
## Shemar Moore on Hondo and Ethan
Moore says Hondo and Ethan’s 'dynamic' is 'like opposites attract' and they complement each other.
## Gen Z Motivation for Malik’s Betrayal
Moore explains Malik’s Gen Z traits lead him to want instant success and respect elders.
## Key takeaway

Shemar Moore explains Malik’s Gen Z betrayal of Hondo and why Hondo and Ethan’s 'dynamic' is key to the team.