SWAT exiles news
The gist
S.W.A.T. Exiles premiered on Starz on Sep 25, 2026, with Shemar Moore back as Hondo.
The CBS-canceled cop drama restarts on premium cable with a darker, serialized format.
How it unfolded
- Mar 2025CBS ended S.W.A.T. after eight seasons and 163 episodes.
- May 2025Sony gave a 10-episode order to S.W.A.T. Exiles just days after the CBS series finale, working with Shemar Moore to develop the new series.
- Jun 2026After a lengthy bidding war, S.W.A.T. Exiles landed at Starz.