Shemar Moore Trains LAPD Misfits in 'S.W.A.T. Exiles' Trailer
The Starz spinoff series, set to premiere on September 25, has already been renewed for a second season and promises a darker take on the original CBS series
The trailer for S.W.A.T. Exiles, a spinoff series of the original CBS series, has been released, showing Shemar Moore's character Hondo training a group of LAPD misfits for redemption.
The series, which will premiere on September 25 on Starz, has already been renewed for a second season. Hondo will train a group of LAPD misfits, including Sammy Bishop, Ethan Cole, Cassidy Reed, Jude Callan, and Malik Anderson, in the series.
Jason Ning will serve as series showrunner and executive producer of S.W.A.T. Exiles. The original S.W.A.T. series ended in 2025 after three separate cancellations, but the spinoff series is expected to bring a fresh take to the franchise.
## What to Expect The series will follow Hondo as he takes on a group of trainees who have all but failed out of becoming SWAT officers. As a one-time great, Hondo is tasked with training the rag-tag group while also re-establishing himself as a capable part of the LAPD. The series promises a darker take on the original CBS series, with themes of redemption and trust.
## Why it Matters The release of the S.W.A.T. Exiles trailer has generated excitement among fans of the original series, who are eager to see Shemar Moore reprise his role as Hondo. The series' premise, which involves Hondo training a group of misfits, offers a fresh take on the franchise and promises to explore themes of redemption and trust. With its darker tone and complex characters, S.W.A.T. Exiles is expected to appeal to fans of crime dramas and action series.
The series' early renewal for a second season is also a testament to the confidence of the network in the show's potential. As the series prepares to premiere on September 25, fans can expect a thrilling ride with plenty of twists and turns.
