“Sad news” Jay Harrington give reason why he won’t be on SWAT season 9.
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CBS’ procedural series S.W.A.T. has managed to survive two previous cancelations, but will the Shemar Moore-led show get renewed for season 9? Debuting in 2017, S.W.A.T. concerns the LAPD’s Twenty Squad, an elite task force that is led by Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Moore). Existing in the same universe as FX’s The Shield, CBS’ long-running hit offers a grittier program than the usual procedural, and highlights issues like race and police violence while still delivering plenty of typical network TV action. Moore has not only been the star and anchor of the show, but has helped get it renewed as well.
Despite nearing a full decade on the air, S.W.A.T.’s cycle has not been smooth, and CBS canceled the show twice. The first came when it was announced that season 6 would be Twenty Squad’s final outing. However, a groundswell of support (led by Shemar Moore) prompted CBS to change their minds and bring back the show for its seventh and final season. CBS reversed course again after season 7, and opted to give S.W.A.T. another go. This left season 9 in limbo, since the network has neither announced season 8 as the last, or renewed it for more episodes.
