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S.W.A.T.

2017·Show
163Episodes in8Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.2Metacritic455.1Rotten Tomatoes–68%
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S.W.A.T. fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Serve • Protect • Unite

A Los Angeles S.W.A.T. sergeant is assigned to lead a highly skilled unit in the community where he grew up. Torn between loyalty to the streets, where the cops are sometimes the enemy, and allegiance to his brothers in blue, he strategically straddles the two worlds.
Procedural Crime DramaHigh-Stakes Tactical ActionCommunity Policing EthicsBrotherhood and LoyaltyUrban Grit RealismTeam Dynamics FocusLaw Enforcement PerspectiveAdrenaline-Fueled Episodes

Crew

Directed by:
Billy Gierhart, Guy Ferland, Maja Vrvilo
Written by:
Michael Gemballa, Kent Rotherham, Sarah Alderson
Produced by:
Shemar Moore, Nicolas Bradley, James Scura
Composed by:
Robert Duncan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about S.W.A.T.

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Where can I stream S.W.A.T. legally?

NetflixPrimefuboTVPhiloYouTube TVSpectrum On DemandTubi TVStarz

S.W.A.T. is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is S.W.A.T. worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is S.W.A.T. rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does S.W.A.T. have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 163 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on S.W.A.T.?

Critics45
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate S.W.A.T. higher (64) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did S.W.A.T. air?

It ran from 2017 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is S.W.A.T. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch S.W.A.T.?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for S.W.A.T. in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does S.W.A.T. use?

Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!Assassination AttemptEco-TerroristAll There in the ManualNebulous Evil OrganisationInter-Service RivalryEven Evil Has Loved OnesEarn Your Happy EndingHostage SituationI Never Said It Was PoisonPromoted to Opening TitlesShown Their Workand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 storytelling tropes for S.W.A.T., including Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!, Assassination Attempt, Eco-Terrorist.