In a prompt turnaround nearly as surprising as the initial cancellation of the series was, CBS has now reversed their decision from Friday and un-cancelled ‘S.W.A.T.’ following backlash by fans and star Shemar Moore; the series has now been renewed for Season 7 which will also be its last.
Almost immediately following the cancellation of the series by CBS on Friday, series star Shemar Moore and countless fans expressed their disappointment with the popular series being cancelled despite its impressive numbers.
This reportedly quickly led to negotiations kicking off again and today that resulted in exciting news first reported by Deadline that the discussions were successful and the series has now been un-cancelled.
‘S.W.A.T.’ will now officially return for a seventh and final season on CBS expected to consist of 13 episodes which will air during the 2023-24 season.
You can read the joint statement by CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and Sony Pictures TV Studios president Katherine Pope below:
“We have listened to our viewers and their outpouring of passion for SWAT and we have reached an agreement to renew it for a final season of 13 episodes to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year, SWAT has aired for six seasons on CBS and garnered a devoted following. We are pleased that we found a way to bring it back and give closure to the show’s storylines and characters, which audiences deserve. Once again, we appreciate the talents and efforts of the cast, writers, producers and crew and everyone who has contributed to the success of SWAT. We look forward to its return next season.”
Are you a fan of ‘S.W.A.T.’ and are you excited to hear that CBS has reversed their decision and renewed the show for Season 7? Don’t hesitate to sound off in the comments below with your thoughts about this new news!
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‘S.W.A.T.’ stars Shemar Moore, Alex Russell, Jay Harrington, Kenny Johnson, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Rochelle Aytes. Shawn Ryan, Justin Lin, Neal Moritz, Marney Hochman, Pavun Shetty, Billy Gierhart, Andy Dettman and Paul Bernard serve as Executive Producers.
CBS 2022 Synopsis: Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds. Committed to the job and embracing personal change, Hondo prepares for fatherhood with his girlfriend, Nichelle, the operator of a South LA community center. The other members of Hondo’s elite S.W.A.T. unit include David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high-risk situations; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, the team’s cocky newest member. Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.