CBS’ S.W.A.T. wrapped its seven-season run this previous yr, and whereas the present’s upcoming spin-off goes to carry again a few of the core characters, there are a number of mysteries that the brand new collection is not more likely to contact on. Shemar Moore’s Daniel “Hondo” Harrison, who was the central determine of SWAT all through its run, might be returning for the spin-off, however he is the one title completely connected.
Whereas SWAT season 8 labored laborious to make sure that lots of the characters that viewers had gotten to know over time had the vast majority of their free ends tied up, the collection wasn’t sure on whether or not it might be picked up for an additional season. After two separate cancelations, SWAT was truly canceled at CBS after its current season, which means the collection finale wasn’t technically deliberate.
Although the finale was in a position to clear up the free ends of the collection in some methods, it wasn’t in a position to make sure that each unfinished story was revisited whereas additionally offering an attention-grabbing case for 20-Squad. Permitting the collection to do what it does finest by Hondo and the remainder of 20-Squad working via a high-stakes case was extra necessary than revisiting the previous.
As SWAT followers put together to see how SWAT Exiles evens out, it is clear that the present is planning to concentrate on the brand new squad of SWAT group members than on the previous solid members from the CBS collection. Whereas Moore will return, together with what look like shorter appearances by Jay Harrington and David Lim, who performed Deacon and Tan, others aren’t slated but.
SWAT had eight seasons value of story to inform, bringing viewers right into a universe for lengthy stretches the place they received to know the members of 20-Squad. Though issues modified for some, like Dominique Luca (Kenny Johnson) or Jim Road (Alex Russell), their stories were still important to SWAT fans. Sadly, many free ends might not be tied up by the brand new spin-off.
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What Occurred to Luca After His Retirement?
Luca Possible Will not Return On Exiles
Whereas Luca’s time on SWAT wasn’t brief, it was clear that by the top of his time on the collection, there have been some underlying points which will have been pushing Johnson away from the present. Even so, Luca’s exit was traumatic to SWAT fans and 20-Squad. After a critical on-duty capturing the place he was hit a number of occasions, Luca suffered everlasting nerve injury.
Deciding that he wasn’t excited by sticking to administrative work, Luca selected to take an early retirement from the LAPD. Regardless of being a legacy member of SWAT who had struggled for years carrying across the weight of being a generational group member, Luca selected to finish his profession honorably and transfer on to one thing new.
Although Luca’s determination made sense on account of his damage, it was tough for followers to get behind, particularly realizing that he was one of the constant SWAT group members on the present. Regular and constant, Luca’s departure was laborious on everybody. Whereas Luca might seem on SWAT Exiles, it is not going that his whereabouts or present state will make it to the spin-off.
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The place Did Cortez Go After SWAT?
Her Early Exit Has All the time Sparked Questions
Early on within the SWAT canon, Jessica Cortez (Stephanie Sigman) was one of many central figures of the present. Her relationship with Hondo framed the primary dramatic arc of the collection, and although issues fizzled out with their romance rapidly, there was at all times a query lingering throughout the first seasons in regards to the present selecting to revisit their romantic relationship sometime.
Though Cortez was a big part of the primary seasons of the collection, her fast exit from the present was a shock to the system. On the finish of SWAT season 2, it is revealed that Cortez is taking over an undercover project with the FBI. The project, which was meant to be momentary at first, finally turns into a long-term place.
Although Sigman was pregnant and left the present, the reason for Cortez’s disappearance usually left SWAT followers at a loss. It was clear she would not be returning, however leaving the door partially open and by no means actually changing her was a tricky tablet to swallow. It is unlikely that Exiles will select to revisit Cortez or give updates on what she’s been as much as.
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What Occurred With Hicks’ Function After Bennett’s Self-discipline?
His Story Felt Incomplete
Whereas Commander Robert Hicks (Patrick St. Esprit) grew to become a significant piece of SWAT’s puzzle after Cortez’s departure, he is at all times been an extremely tough character to observe. Hicks, who’s handled household points all through his time on SWAT alongside along with his skilled issues, made it clear that he wasn’t going to take care of both as he navigated tough enterprise with 20-Squad.
SWAT season 8 saw Hicks facing professional trouble as he labored via a tricky case with Deputy Chief Bennett (Merrin Dungey) protecting an in depth eye on his work. After what Bennett deemed a slip up, Hicks was placed on suspension, however after he helped the group with one other important case, she selected to maintain him in his position, valuing his contributions.
Although Hicks was finally not ousted from SWAT and saved in his position, it was clear that the fallout from Bennett’s disciplinary motion was taking a toll on the chief because the season got here to an in depth. Whereas Exiles might give an replace on what occurred to Hicks after SWAT got here to an in depth, the spin-off is not more likely to be as in-depth as viewers would love.
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Would Road & Chris Have Ever Returned To SWAT?
They Have been Final Mentioned To Be Engaged
SWAT’s largest romantic storyline centered on Road and Chris Alonso (Lina Escola) all through the primary 5 seasons of the collection, however the present left them off on a complicated observe. Whereas Chris and Road spent years dancing round one another’s emotions, it was clear that the pair have been going to wind up collectively from practically the start of the present.
Even so, Chris and Road’s relationship was by no means simple. By the point they lastly received collectively, Escola was exiting the present and, finally, left Road on his personal, mentioning that they have been nonetheless collectively occasionally. Russell, who spent SWAT season 6 making ready for his personal exit, finally left the present on a excessive observe, revealing he was proposing.
SWAT followers have lengthy since believed that Road and Chris, both engaged or married, could be returning to the present for its finish, however with sudden cancelation after sudden cancelation, SWAT by no means had the prospect to carry them again. Now, whereas the couple is presumably collectively, it feels unlikely that SWAT’s spin-off will clarify what occurred to the pair or carry them again.
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What Occurred With Alfaro & Powell?
Their Relationships Have been Simply Taking Form
As two of the principle solid members all through the ultimate seasons of SWAT, Miguel “Miko” Alfaro (Niko Pepaj) and Zoe Powell (Anna Enger Ritch) have been a few of the most entertaining components of the present after Road and Chris’ departure. Alfrao, who was an previous rival of Road and transferred in from Lengthy Seashore as nicely, labored to show himself all through the collection.
Powell, who started showing with recurring visitor spots on the present earlier than changing into a full-fledged solid member in a while, was one other large presence on 20-Squad all through the ultimate seasons. Working via private points as she received to know the son she gave up for adoption throughout her first years on SWAT, Powell’s human storylines have been an anchor level for SWAT’s remaining seasons.
Though SWAT wrapped both Alfaro and Powell’s stories to a point, their interpersonal points weren’t labored via in the identical manner that others’ issues have been earlier than the present got here to an finish. Alfaro, who usually had points with Tan throughout his time on display screen, did not get validated as a lot as he might’ve, whereas Powell’s relationships have been by no means totally resolved. It is unlikely we’ll see resolutions on Exiles.
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Did Gamble Ever Totally Ingratiate Into 20-Squad?
Her Struggles Have been A Large Season 8 Story
The important thing character who joined SWAT post-Chris and Road was Devin Gamble (Annie Ilonzeh), who joined in the course of the remaining season of the collection to carry extra drama than some other new recruit had previously. Gamble, whose father murdered a cop previously, was somebody that 20-Squad wasn’t ready to defend when she made it onto the squad.
Even so, Gamble tried her finest to slot in and be certain that she was ready always. Dealing with mistrust, prejudice, and flat-out hate from places of work exterior of 20-Squad, Gamble’s up and down with the LAPD was extremely tough. Whereas the collection ended on a considerably high-note for Gamble, it was pretty unstable for her to work with the group till the very finish.
Although Gamble reaches a point of acceptance by the top of SWAT, it is clear that there is nonetheless a good bit of labor to be performed for her to slot in with the remainder of 20-Squad as an entire. Whereas Exiles might select to share extra about Gamble, it is unlikely that SWAT’s spin-off will commit real time to her story as they transfer ahead.
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2017 – 2025
- Showrunner
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Shawn Ryan, Aaron Rahsaan Thomas
- Administrators
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Billy Gierhart, Man Ferland, Douglas Aarniokoski, Larry Teng, Jann Turner, John F. Showalter, Oz Scott, Maja Vrvilo, Cherie Dvorak, Alrick Riley, David Rodriguez, Greg Beeman, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Laura Belsey, Rob J. Greenlea, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Marc Roskin, Cherie Gierhart, Alex Graves, Batan Silva, Ben Hernandez Bray, Invoice Roe, Eagle Egilsson, Elodie Keene
- Writers
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Alison Cross, Michael Gemballa, Craig Gore, Sarah Alderson, Robert Wittstadt, VJ Boyd, A.C. Allen, Munis Rashid, Andrew Dettmann, Amelia Sims, Sam Humphrey, Shawn Ryan
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Shemar Moore
Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson
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Jay Harrington
David ‘Deacon’ Kay
