The S.W.A.T. franchise is growing with the addition of S.W.A.T. Exiles, a new spinoff series reprising Shemar Moore in his role as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, but with a new team of SWAT officers and a fresh approach.
Sony Pictures TV Studios president Katherine Pope, in an interview with Variety, described the spinoff as “a bit of a take on the culture generation clash of Gen X versus Gen Z. Where Hondo is all about duty, hierarchy, and chain of command, the Gen Zers are a little more like, 'I might need to take a mental health day. I want to talk about it. I want to understand it.' It's kind of our take on Top Gun Maverick. How do you actually learn from each other? How do we build bridges around not just generational divides, but all forms of divide? There's a lot of division going on in our world. If we just took some time to listen and to try and be part of a team, and what that really means, it would probably be better for all of us."
Here's what we know so far about the spinoff S.W.A.T. Exiles, including plot and cast.
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What is the S.W.A.T. Exiles release date?
The premiere date has not yet been announced for S.W.A.T. Exiles, but production began on Oct. 9, 2025.
Shemar Moore confirmed the news, saying, “Get ready for S.W.A.T. 2.0! After eight incredible years of defying the odds and entertaining the world, we’re about to take the franchise to a whole new level—bigger, better, and edgier. With a fresh cast and a darker, more intense Hondo, we’re ready to bring this story to life and show you what we’ve created together. Thanks to the fans and Sony for keeping us alive, you won’t want to miss what’s next.”
View this post on InstagramThe official description is: “After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits. Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is."
Who are the new characters inS.W.A.T. Exiles?
TVLine shared this character info, but not which actors would be playing which role: A charismatic, Black former Marine from South Central; an undercover cop with a questionable shooting in his past; an amputee who was at the top of her class at the academy and refuses to ride a desk; a tactical prodigy with a disruptive lack of social skills; and a former beauty queen who now works as a law enforcement 'influencer.' "
The fact that former La Brea star Zyra Gorecki is an amputee, who lost her left leg below the knee in a logging accident at age 13, means she will be playing that role, Cassidy Han. That means that Lucy Barrett, who is playing Samantha “Sammy” Bishop, is most likely the former beauty queen as she is the only other female series regular in the cast.
Who’s in the cast of S.W.A.T. Exiles?
Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson
Shemar MoorePhoto by Bill Inoshita/CBS via Getty Images
Lucy Barrett as Samantha “Sammy” Bishop
Lucy BarrettPhoto courtesy: Barrett_Maya Iman
Adain Bradley as Malik Henderson
Adain BradleyPhoto courtesy: Ryan Orange
Zyra Gorecki as Cassidy Han
Zyra GoreckPhoto courtesy: George Papadakis
Freddy Miyares as Ethan Cole
Freddy MiyaresPhoto Courtesy: Sony Pictures Television
Ronen Rubinstein as Jude Reddick
Ronen RubinsteinPhoto courtesy: Jonathan Shoer
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Lenora Crichlow
Lenora CrichlowPhoto by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for WarnerMedia
According to Variety, Lenora Crichlow has joined the cast in a yet unnamed recurring role.
Jay Harrington and Patrick St. Esprit are confirmed to return in the first episode, reprising their roles as Sergeant David ‘Deacon’ Kay and Commander Robert Hicks, respectively. Harrington is also set to direct an episode.
And Variety just reported that David Lim, who played Officer III Victor Tan, will return for the first season’s penultimate episode.
Who is guest starring on Season 2 of S.W.A.T. Exiles?
To date, Selma Blair and Jerry O’Connell have been named by Variety as guest stars.
Not yet, but check back. We will post as soon as it’s released.
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How many episodes are in Season 1 of S.W.A.T. Exiles?
The show was picked up for 10 episodes.
How to watch S.W.A.T. Exiles
Even though S.W.A.T. Exiles is in production, no deal has been struck with a network or streamer, so it is unclear at present where it will be broadcast.
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