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
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
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  1. esreveRReverse
    Aug 31, 2018
    0
    Another cringy, heroes on steroids, never taking any damage, always good positive nothing bad in the world happens good guys while stroking Shemar Moore's ego and his dick probably. Its nothing more than soap opera drama with things most swat would never do to begin with. I get its not gonna be 100% realistic but they keep calling in swat for things most departments would NEVER call themAnother cringy, heroes on steroids, never taking any damage, always good positive nothing bad in the world happens good guys while stroking Shemar Moore's ego and his dick probably. Its nothing more than soap opera drama with things most swat would never do to begin with. I get its not gonna be 100% realistic but they keep calling in swat for things most departments would NEVER call them in for cause its not their job/role/division. Sick of these **** cop shows, if I liked any it was Law and Order cause it showed even if they got the guy the justice system would 50% of the time let them go or something worse would happen. Its not always puppies and rainbows as it should be, its why I cannot stand CSI either. CSI is for criminal scene investigate meaning dead bodies.. they don't go guns blazing and they don't go interrogating people. They investigate and compile a scene for detectives/etc that is it.… Expand
  2. Reviewsbypeter
    Nov 2, 2017
    4
    Just when the major networks are stepping up their game along comes S.W.A.T. Keystone cops on steroids. Great action scenes ruined by poor writing and a comical story line. Watching the team follow Shamar in unison around the hood, desperately trying to score a lead was painful. Hopefully future episodes are a little more intelligent and realistic.
  3. 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. 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.
  4. Nuschler2131
    Nov 3, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand 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.    … Expand
  5. BiggBoss5
    Nov 24, 2017
    9
    everyone here judge the serie after watching chapter one but I am doing it after watchig chapter 4 so do not trust the ratings here, but here is my opinion, is a good swat serie, it´s got different point views and interesting moments, per now I considerate it good maybe at the end of the season i considerate it a very bad serie, but per now I like it
  6. SowerBrown
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Ok so this show may not be high brow but when you just want simple entertainment then this is great , you can relax and just enjoy the ride , the cast have a fantastic rapport which makes this such an enjoyable watch , not everything you watch has to make you re- evaluate life sometimes you can just enjoy .
  7. 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. 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 noAside 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.… Expand
  8. Ededed
    Nov 19, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like the action, but this feels more like a social commentary show trying to disguise itself as a law and order show. I’m no cop, but the opening sequence seems wrong in so many ways. SWAT is supposed to be special weapons and TACTICS and the tactics used in the first gun fight were wrong. SWAT is supposed to be smart enough to seal off avenues of escape when they arrive at a scene. There should have been no gun battle in the streets and hence no shooting of an unarmed kid. Don’t like the romance between Hondo and one of his bosses. Don’t like the rivalry between SWAT teams. Don’t like the irresponsible personality they are pushing on the Street character. Too formula in many places and too shallow overall.

    This show needs better scripts and quickly. I’ll likely watch it again for the action sequences, but if it doesn’t get smarter soon it won’t be worth my time.

    Addendum: The second episode didn’t do anything to improve my opinion of this show. Actually I have lowered my score. With so much behind the scenes noise, the show lost my attention until the big shootout at the end. This needs to become the action show it’s supposed to be and less social and political garbage or that’s where it’ll end up - in the garbage.

    Subsequent episodes have also lost my attention as well. CBS made a big mistake ordering more episodes of this turkey. Will try watching a few more, but if they are no better, this show will lose me permanently.    … Expand
  9. lauren969696
    Nov 11, 2017
    0
    This is the worst show! was looking forward to this.however its so terrible, Shermar Moore's part should be reduced big time. Full change to this show needed ASAP or cancel now!
    Take the new show the brave as good start. I liked Shermar on CM but he his killing this, so bad!
  10. grimsfield
    Jan 21, 2018
    1
    This show will be lucky if it gets another season. Shemar Moore is terrible and at times the show is just flat out cringey and hard to watch.
  11. JorgeLestre
    Nov 23, 2017
    2
    S.W.A.T. is that typical series that only pursuits brainless action in order to get some changes and keep going. Just another day at the office of CBS.
  12. Reginia
    Mar 1, 2018
    1
    I’m very disappointed in this show since I loved Shemar Moore in Criminal Minds. This is another agenda ridden cop show with mushy romance crap thrown in to ruin it even more. I especially hated the episode “Fences” shown on March 1, 2018. It showed one side being right and the other side being wrong. Make all conservatives look like idiots by showing some with guns walking up to the soI’m very disappointed in this show since I loved Shemar Moore in Criminal Minds. This is another agenda ridden cop show with mushy romance crap thrown in to ruin it even more. I especially hated the episode “Fences” shown on March 1, 2018. It showed one side being right and the other side being wrong. Make all conservatives look like idiots by showing some with guns walking up to the so called Dreamer, grabbing her and walking her to the border to throw her over. Yeah right. Whose stupid enough to do that? They keep showing stupid stuff like that? I’m done with this show… Expand
  13. Linda1963
    Apr 26, 2018
    2
    I've never rated a show before but this show is so terrible I had to say, "Don't watch it!" I keep hoping that Shemar who was so sexy and good in CM would improve his performance but he hasn't. And the story lines are completely ridiculous.
  14. Kiya2014
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    S.W.A.T. is an awesome show. The show keeps you on your toes. The actors are outstanding and you feel like you are there with them. I enjoy watching this show.
  15. thehousemaster
    Nov 3, 2017
    9
    I might sound like a TV troglodyte, but I must say that this one reminds me of good, fast pace, action movies from the past. After long stressful day at work, all I need is to grab a beer and relax with something enjoyable and energetic, which does not make me ponder over the pity of existence.
    Kind of energy drink for my soul. Thumbs up!
  16. Lias88NZ
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    Decent action police show, if you are a fan of NCIS, Hawaii Five-0, Seal Team, etc you'll probably enjoy it.
  17. jnbayridge2288
    Jun 18, 2019
    0
    Second season was much better than the first season. Much more action and a better plotline but this is a good show.

Awards & Rankings

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#64 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017

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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
  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Josh Modell
    Nov 2, 2017
    25
    S.W.A.T. is the most vapid, rah-rah ridiculous kind of cop show imaginable—a superhero fantasy that takes place in a Los Angeles populated by mustache-twirling villains and gorgeous, perfect-in-spite-of-their-flaws cops.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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