S.W.A.T. is back! CBS reverses decision to axe Shemar Moore’s police drama a week after cancellation sparked outrage from loyal viewers
- The network announced last week that it was canceling the series starring Shemar Moore, 53, with its upcoming season six finale serving as a series finale
- The decision was reversed and S.W.A.T. was renewed for a final seventh season of 13 episodes to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year
- CBS also announced that Moore will be an executive producer for the show’s last season
CBS reversed its decision to cancel S.W.A.T. on Monday and will bring the police drama back for a seventh and final season.
The network announced last week that it was canceling the series starring Shemar Moore, 53, with its upcoming season six finale serving as a series finale.
‘We have listened to our viewers and their outpouring of passion for S.W.A.T. and we have reached an agreement to renew it for a final season of 13 episodes to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year,’ said CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and Sony Pictures Television Studios president Katherine Pope in a joint statement.
‘S.W.A.T. 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,’ their statement continued.
‘Once again, we appreciate the talents and efforts of the cast, writers, producers and crew and everyone who has contributed to the success of S.W.A.T. We look forward to its return next season,’ the statement concluded.
Cancellation reversed: CBS reversed its decision to cancel S.W.A.T. on Monday and will bring the police drama starring Shemar Moore, shown in a 2017 still, back for a seventh and final season
S.W.A.T. premiered on CBS in November 2017 and was inspired by the 2003 film adaptation of the 1970s ABC series S.W.A.T., which followed the adventures of a Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team in California.
The initial decision to cancel S.W.A.T. surprised fans in light of its viewership peaking since its fifth season.
Moore, who recently became a father, also took to social media to share his frustration with the series being canceled.
The actor wore sunglasses at night in an Instagram post and revealed it was because he was feeling sad over the decision to cancel the show.
”I’m a lot a bit sad. We got canceled, SWAT. SWAT got canceled. It makes no sense,’ he said. ‘Read the articles: We are the best show on Friday nights at 8 o’clock for CBS. The last two years, we have been killing it. Us and the fire show [Fire Country] that comes on right after us, and respect to those brothers and sisters. Respect to them. We’ve done nothing wrong. We did everything that was asked for.’
‘Let me tell a truth: did you know that I am the only African American male lead on network television? Not streaming, not cable — network television,’ Moore added.
He then reiterated it again: ‘I am the only African American male lead on network television. Now let’s get beyond me. SWAT is the most diverse show on CBS.’
Moore returned to social media on Monday after CBS announced that it had reversed its decision to cancel the show.
Police show: S.W.A.T. starring Shemar, shown in a 2020 still, premiered on CBS in November 2017 and was inspired by the 2003 film adaptation of the 1970s ABC series S.W.A.T., which followed the adventures of a Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team in California
Social media: Moore, who recently became a father , took to social media over the weekend to share his frustration with the series being canceled
‘We did it SWAT fam!!,’ Moore posted on his Instagram Stories.
CBS also announced that Moore will be an executive producer for the show’s seventh and final season.
S.W.A.T. also stars Alex Russell, Jay Harrington, Kenny Johnson, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, and Rochelle Aytes.
The season six finale titled ‘Legacy’ is scheduled to air on May 19 on CBS.
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