'S.W.A.T.' spinoff with Shemar Moore coming to Starz
The 10-episode spinoff brings Shemar Moore back as Hondo and expands the franchise with worldwide distribution deals.
- Starz will premiere the new 10-episode series S.W.A.T. Exiles on September 25, featuring Shemar Moore's return as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson.
- Sony Pictures Television developed the spinoff after CBS canceled the original S.W.A.T. series for the final time in May 2026, ending an eight-season run.
- In the new series, Hondo leads an experimental unit of untested recruits after a mission goes awry, with Jay Harrington and Patrick St. Esprit reprising their roles as Sergeant David "Deacon" Kay and Commander Robert Hicks.
- Sony Pictures Television secured global distribution deals across Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, retaining full control by financing production independently.
- Starz Networks president Alison Hoffman stated the series "engages a deeply passionate fanbase," while Sony reportedly explores second-window streaming options for future distribution.
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