S.W.A.T. is the king of comeback exhibits!
The Shemar Moore-led collection has as soon as once more been renewed by CBS after it was initially canceled. The upcoming season 8 is about to consist of twenty-two episodes.
This marks the second time this has occurred to the collection after it was canceled then renewed in 2023 for the seventh season.
Moore, who stars as Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson on the collection along with govt producing it, spoke with ET in February about what was — on the time — the ultimate season, seemingly predicting the collection’ comeback.
“Oh man, it has been such a superb run. And, you understand, that is my thirtieth 12 months within the sport, so I pinch myself,” Moore advised ET on the time. “[It’s been] seven years of a very enjoyable present. And the phrase on the road is it is our last season — however, you understand, I am an optimist.”
He even teased on the time, “We hate to see it go. However once more, I am not fairly certain it is the top, however that is simply me,” including, “I do know that the door will not be utterly closed.”
On the time, Moore was hopeful that by premiering season 7 after the Tremendous Bowl, the present’s numbers would encourage the community to offer them one other season.
“If the numbers are good, possibly we’ll change some minds and possibly we are able to carry on trucking,” Moore mentioned, including that when it got here to saving the present from cancellation the primary time, “I do know the followers made noise… I believe they had been an enormous a part of it.”
After the information of the present’s renewal was introduced, Moore posted on Instagram, writing, “Thanks to ALL my HOMIES, FANS, n BABY GIRLS!!!”
He additionally posted a solid pic of everybody holding up eight fingers to have fun the information.
Along with Moore, S.W.A.T. additionally stars Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Rochelle Aytes and Anna Enger Ritch.
New episodes of S.W.A.T. air Fridays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
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