S.W.A.T. (2017)

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 2, 2017
Season #: 8, 7, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
45

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 4 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Nov 2, 2017
    60
    With its characters at once thin and broad; its L.A. backdrop; and its mix of existential philosophizing, social commentary and corny representations of hot-button issues, “S.W.A.T.” also recalls and has some of the appeal of Jack Webb’s classic "Dragnet," but with a more progressive outlook and a sprinkling of sex scenes.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: David Canfield
    Oct 27, 2017
    58
    [Director Justin] Lin’s aesthetic palette may be admirably fresh for broadcast, but when it comes to the nuts and bolts of characterization, S.W.A.T. can’t help but feel as stale as the show it’s ostensibly modernizing. [3 Nov 2017, p.56]
  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Oct 27, 2017
    54
    It’s a pretty pedestrian procedural.
  5. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Nov 2, 2017
    50
    A show that at times awkwardly seeks to contemporize and contextualize the material while still offering basic thrills of the busting-down-doors variety.
  6. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Nov 2, 2017
    50
    The new S.W.A.T. has become something other than a cops-versus-bad-guys drama. Now it’s an hour spent in awe of its star, Shemar Moore.
  7. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Nov 1, 2017
    50
    Heavy-handed in both its law enforcement and dialogue.
  8. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Oct 30, 2017
    50
    S.W.A.T. had a chance to do something different, maybe even provocative. So far, the same old-same old.
  9. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Oct 28, 2017
    45
    Give them credit for trying a different take on cop shows, but S.W.A.T. simply falls flat in every conceivable way.

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#64 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017

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User Score
4.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 48
  3. Negative: 25 out of 48
  1. Nuschler2131
    Nov 3, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Horrible! First scene--Arabic speaking terrorists w lrg cache of weapons! 5 member SWAT called. Uh no! I’m married to a SWAT officer...need about 4 squads to secure perimeter! They are in a residential neighborhood that OF COURSE is black. As soon as I saw a kid I thought-HOSTAGE situation where Shemar will carry a black child to safety. I turned it off the second that the “terrorists” escaped out the back. Gee no criminal EVER tries to escape out the back!

    Older white leader, black muscled up guy, woman. Oh heavens--“diversity.” Women are RARE on SWAT.

    Turned off TV and read a book.    … Full Review »
  2. Annatomy
    Nov 3, 2017
    0
    Please if this series will ever be worth watching get a good police adviser! The cop who shot a kid wouldn't be fired the next day. PolicePlease if this series will ever be worth watching get a good police adviser! The cop who shot a kid wouldn't be fired the next day. Police have unions and a right to a fair trial. The smart A## kid speeding to work would most likely be fired and would never be allowed on a disciplined unit like SWAT. The series does them a disservice!!!!! I will give it one more chance since I enjoy Shamar.… Full Review »
  3. JadenFrost
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    Aside from the garbage liberal propaganda that seams to be so prevalent in shows these days, this show is just deeply stupid. Not a surprise.Aside from the garbage liberal propaganda that seams to be so prevalent in shows these days, this show is just deeply stupid. Not a surprise. Liberals aren't vary smart, why expect them to make an intelligent show. A unit of special forces solders get taken down by some lowly cops, even if they are swat.. ya that's guna happen. Like it was nothing lol. Cop cars get rpg'd cops walk away no problem? dead?!? naaa are you kidding? we cant have that lol. Who cares about realism any way right? Those are just two parts, of a completely unrealistic and poorly thought out, or should I say not thought out show.… Full Review »
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