A HIT drama series has been axed for a THIRD time – as its luck finally ran out after eight seasons.
CBS has cancelled SWAT, its long-running police action drama that debuted in 2017.
The show stars Shemar Moore as lead character Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson.
And as fans know, it’s not the first time the action drama has been axed.
Viewers initially learned in 2023 that SWAT was to be ending after season six.
It was later revealed the series would return for a seventh (and then-final) outing
This was later also reversed, with SWAT coming back to life for season eight.
Other main cast members include Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Anna Enger Ritch and Niko Pepaj.
As of writing, SWAT has aired 13 of its 22 episode order for season eight.
Lead actor Shemar penned on Instagram: “SWAT IS CANCELED…. AGAIN!!!
“After 8 seasons… CANCELED… maybe this time for good!!!
“But my momma didn’t raise NO QUITTER!!! No Matter what, I AM GRATEFUL n THANKFUL. Almost 31 years in this game of Hollywood…”
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”CBS’ SWAT uncanceled and renewed for Season 8 in ‘dramatic twist’ as fans praise Shemar Moore for keeping show alive_S.W.A.T._CBS” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”pV1KxHf2t” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6350715046112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]Showrunner and executive producer Andrew Dettman, also addressed the news.
He said: “It’s heartbreaking news, primarily because it’s been such an immense pleasure working with this cast and crew to put out a show that we’ve always been proud of.
“They are truly an extraordinary group of people who have all worked so hard and have been so dedicated for all these eight seasons, overcoming countless challenges.
I can’t give them enough credit. I feel so privileged to have been a part of the S.W.A.T. family.”
Shawn Ryan, who co-developed the series, said: “It’s been an extraordinary privilege to work on S.W.A.T. for eight seasons and tell the stories of Hondo and 20-Squad.
“I thank our fans, Shemar Moore, the rest of our cast, our producers, Sony Pictures Television, CBS Studios and CBS for the opportunity.
“Most of all I want to thank our tireless, dedicated crew who made our writers, directors and cast always look good.
“My greatest concern right now is for them.”
SWAT was based on the 1975 television series of the same name, which
Meanwhile, a 2003 film adaptation starred Colin Farrell, Samuel L. Jackson and Michelle Rodriguez.
