S.W.A.T.

Summary

CBS ’s offense dramaS.W.A.T.has developed an fantastically devote fan base thanks to some of its proficient episodes and stellar cast . The series fromThe Shieldcreator Shawn Ryan touch on Daniel " Hondo " Harrison ( formerCriminal Mindsstar Shemar Moore ) , a Special Weapons And Tactics Sergeant task with lead a group of agents and officers in his native Los Angeles . The team has go through several changes over its seven seasons , but at its core , it ’s still about helping citizens in dangerous situation .

S.W.A.T.has been on the atmosphere since 2017 , and it ’s face plenty of behind - the - scene dramatic event . The show has been cancel , then interpret the cancelation reversed , then experience itself save from cancelation by a streaming deal . What ’s clear is that fans love the combination of the adjective aspects of the show alongside the overarching fictitious character plots , so they would be sad to see it go . These finical episodes showcase just what the audience screw about the show .

Despite initially claim season 7 would be the last , CBS has now renewed the action procedural serial S.W.A.T. for its 8th season .

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“Diablo”

Season 3, Episode 21

In the de facto Season 3 finis , the S.W.A.T. team tracks down a crew of drug dealers who ram their plane full of merchandise in the Los Angeles suburbs . It ’s an adrenaline - fire episode as the audience is kept on the edge of their bottom while the squad tracks down their target area . The pursual ensue from a botched joint delegacy with the Drug Enforcement Agency .

Meanwhile , Hondo prove to reconcile his rub family relationship with Nichelle . When Deacon is involve to speak publicly to a preparation grade about his bout with mental illness , he ’s reluctant to do so . In face his own battles , Dom faces severe anxiousness as he reenters the line of tariff . The episode brought mental health discussions to the forefront alongside the entertaining chase .

The one downside to this sequence is that it was being used to set up more story , but film for the season was edit short . Due to the COVID-19 eruption , this instalment functioned as the season finale .

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“Kangaroo”

Season 2, Episode 23

The Season 2 finale ofS.W.A.T.is one ofthe most similar to thestructure ofCriminal Minds , which is likely why fans love it so much . A lot of theCriminal Mindsaudience follow former series star Shemar Moore to the programme , so seeing a like set - up would be welcome to those members of the hearing . In " Kangaroo , " The criminal chemical group known as the Emancipators pelt the public execution of urban center politicians last on air .

Elsewhere , Hondo works tirelessly to help Daryl overcome his fiend , and uplift his somebody in the process . Jim Street finds his female parent under the influence and calls her word policeman as a result . Deacon earns Police Stars for his valorous service but feels unworthy of the honor . The sequence balances each of these character fib with that of the mock - trials and instruction execution being live - streamed to give the same feel of aCriminal Mindsinvestigation .

“Good Cop”

Season 3, Episode 12

On the heels of the introduce installment , " Bad Cop , " Street redeem himself as a " Good Cop " once let on an underground scheme . In " Bad Cop , " Street expresses his desire to renounce the S.W.A.T. team . In " Good Cop , " Street confesses that the scourge was a ruse mean to allow his percolation of Nolan ’s drug empire . In response , the S.W.A.T. gang assist Street arrest Nolan and his master drug provider . While he take in the taking into custody , Street is leave alone to mourn the dying of his foster comrade Nate , who was kill by Nolan .

episode center on Street in the other season are welcome for the show because he ’s the interview ’s windowpane into the squad . Street is new to an established S.W.A.T. team in the pilot sequence of the series , and he does n’t quite accommodate in with the squad ’s well - anele machine of threat response methods . When the show works to humanise Street instead of just work him the team rebel set about explanations for the interview , the show works well .

“Immunity”

Season 3, Episode 4

In " granting immunity , " Deacon and his loved ones are in the direct pipeline of fervency from an L.A. drug affiliation led by a former Colombian insurgent . To protect his syndicate , Deacon calls in the S.W.A.T. team for help . As per usual , the top cops succeed . However , the combine leader has been granted legal exemption from the C.I.A. and incur a way to assault Deacon at his house abidance . Elsewhere , Tan face repercussion for rust THC gummies , while Hondo learns sorry medical news about his father .

It ’s another installment that let the consultation to balance the machination of a caseful with the personal lives of the squad , which are always the best episodes ofS.W.A.T.Deacon is also a fan - favorite character since he ’s actually the most older member of the squad who is fall over for a packaging in the very first instalment of the show .

Stephanie Sigman toy Captain Jessica Cortez in SWAT on CBS for two time of year but forget after the season 2 finish – why did she buy the farm the show ?

A composite image of Hondo looking stoically while wearing his dress uniform in front of Hondo standing with his team in tactical gear in SWAT

This action-packed series follows a specialized tactical unit in the Los Angeles Police Department, led by Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. The team tackles high-stakes crimes in the city while addressing issues of race, loyalty, and justice. The series is notable for its intense action sequences and the personal dramas of its members.

“Day Of Dread”

Season 2, Episode 21

When the collateral scathe of catching one of the most - wanted outlaw claim a civilian ’s living , the S.W.A.T. squad faces an internal probe for wrongdoing . As a result , Hondo ’s leadership is seriously doubted by his superiors . The format observe interrogation and flashback to the case the squad was working at the time , allowing for both the investigators and the audience to tack together the events of the Clarence Shepard Day Jr. together at the same time .

Darryl , whom Hondo has been looking after , also sustains a gunshot combat injury while exercise . It ’s a call about Darryl ’s combat injury that his superiors initially think may have pulled Hondo ’s focusing , allowing the show to engage Hondo ’s personal and professional narration arcs once again . The fallout from the event has a negative shock on about everyone involved though , not just Hondo .

In a nice Easter egg for fans , node star Larry Poindexter also starred in 2003 filmSWATas Los Angeles Police Department Captain Tom Fuller .

Four members of the main team of officers in their gear brandishing guns next to a downed aircraft in the SWAT episode Diablo

“1000 Joules”

Season 2, Episode 10

In the 10th episode of season 2 , the S.W.A.T. gang galvanizes around Rebecca , a technician who is injured during a robbery of DNA grounds from the police force research laboratory . In search of the steal DNA kits , the S.W.A.T. squad suspects a criminal awaiting his daytime in court as the culprit . However , further investigation contribute to the uncovering of the real culprit who makes money by selling the steal evidence to various criminals .

The case of the week is a pretty fascinating one and gives an interesting idea for the show to use in the futurity if it chooses to . It ’s definitely one that makes the audience thinkas stolen evidence can pop up in interesting places in a series like this one . Elsewhere , Deacon struggle to organize the police force ’s holiday toy campaign due to his fearful fiscal situation , pass another layer to the commitment the officeholder have to their job .

“S.O.S.”

Season 2, Episode 5

When a band of criminals whelm a cruise ship with plans to transport a stash of drugs to Mexico , Hondo and Chris slip aboard the ship to thwart the mission . As the residuum of the team scramble to identify the criminals on land , a rider with a sat - phone assists Hondo and Chris with unmasking the ringleader and securing the ship . Meanwhile , Street struggles on his first day at S.WA.T. academy as he ’s begrudgingly trained by Luca .

It ’s not quite a nursing bottle installment because of dual narrative , but it give the appearance of one , which is part of the charm . The event of the crime are relatively contained , create a tight narrative and progress to for a fun ride for the audience . On the other bridge player , seeing Luca and Street employment together allow the sequence to explore a different dynamic than it usually does , and helps to expand Street ’s character a bit .

S.W.A.T. is full of challenging characters that have gained a big fanbase but there ’s still a lot that viewers do n’t know about the main players .

Two officers in uiforms and gas masks as a smoke grenade is set off in SWAT episode Kangaroo

“Invisible”

Season 2, Episode 19

When a grouping of upscale home invaders kidnaps Timo , the well-disposed neighbour of Luca and Street , the S.W.A.T. team sound in hot pursuit to identify the culprit . Luca and Streetend up as buddy - bull in their investigating , which leads to the discovery of a well - organize ring that specializes in coaxing domestic worker to break into multi - million dollar houses . By this spot in the show , Luca and Street are a show crowd - pleaser of a duette , so see them work a case together is a good fourth dimension .

Elsewhere , Hondo officially adopts Daryl as part of his home and family lifespan and continues to expand his personal story beyond his love life . With Mumford set to move back , the entire crew throws a send - off bash in his honour . While Mumford is often a fun antagonist for the main characters , his retreat is a welcome variety of the guard for the show , giving the show some new lifetime .

“Stigma”

Season 3, Episode 18

When the S.W.A.T. team learns their former superior Buck Spivey may be visit self - harm with suicidal tendencies , a scramble to save his life ensues . Hondo takes the 20 - David crew along for reinforcement . As the team endeavor to settle Buck , a flashback sequence depicts one of the team ’s most intriguing military mission . Among the flashback include counsel sessions member underwent as a effect of work with S.W.A.T. and the mental wellness issues touch on to such .

Inolder police force procedurals , any kind of focus on genial health is not a part of the storylines.S.W.A.T.is one of the few police procedurals to assay to exchange that . It focuses on characters who want to make a remainder in their community but also evidence the downside of the power of the billet potentially going to someone ’s head . " Stigma " present how much of a toll the job can take on the former type of police officer .

“School”

Season 2, Episode 11

This episode roll around a copycat killer whale intent on recreating a mass school shooting from the past . As Hondo and the bunch hunting for the copycat cause of death , they ’re squeeze to relive the traumatic retiring experience of deal with a shooting carnage at Riverhill High School six years prior . The slayer plans to increase the expiry rate while targeting a dissimilar schoolhouse .

School shooting are a tough thing to describe in fictional media because of how traumatic they are on a mass scale in reality , butS.W.A.T. manages to do it with care . It craft a fictitious story of a shooting , but it also prove the reality of how one can involve hoi polloi even years after the case takes seat In relation to the episode , the chief star of the show appeared in a PSA advocate for school safety , showing thatS.W.A.T.is a very different procedural of those from the past .

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This action - tamp down series follows a specialised tactical unit in the Los Angeles Police Department , led by Sergeant Daniel " Hondo " Harrelson . The team tackles gamy - stake crimes in the urban center while addressing issue of race , loyalty , and justice . The series is illustrious for its vivid action sequences and the personal dramas of its members .

Hondo watching Street arrest a suspect in the SWAT episode Good Cop

A shirtless Tan speaks with a woman in the SWAT episode Immunity

Swat shemar moore Stephanie Sigman Cortez

Hondo is interrogated with a set of blue prints on the table in front of him in the SWAT episode Day of Dread

The team in night vision gear behind a bush in the SWAT episode 1000 Joules

Street training alongside other recruits in the SWAT episode SOS

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Tan and Deacon in uniform with their guns drawn inside a house in the SWAT episode Invisible

Chris and Deacon put on their vests alongside a man in a suit in the SWAT episode Stigma-1

The members of the main team in uniform and walking through a parking lot in the SWAT episode School

Headshot Of Shemar Moore In The CBS Fall Schedule Celebration At Paramount Studios

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