S.W.A.T. fans are still hopeful for a Season 9 renewal despite the current ambiguity surrounding the show's future. While Season 8 is being billed as potentially the final season, the show has a history of defying cancellation and its executive producer, Shawn Ryan, remains optimistic. However, the upcoming leadership changes at CBS, with David Ellison's Skydance Media acquiring Paramount Global, create an uncertain landscape for renewal decisions.
For fans of the hit CBS procedural, S.W.A.T. still holding out hope that their favorite show will receive a Season 9 renewal, well, there's no good news just yet, but there are reasons to keep that hope alive! S.W.A.T. Season 8 returns for its midseason premiere in a few days and, while it's being considered the final dance for Hondo and Twenty Squad, CBS has not in fact announced Season 8 as the last season. S.W.A.T.
“The show I think is beloved in the executive ranks at CBS, the show is beloved by our audience. The show creatively, I’m happy and somewhat embarrassed to say, hasn’t dropped a step since I handed over the showrunning reins to Andy Dettman. But we also understand that a corporate change is happening in that world. I know David Ellison, I wrote a movie for him back in the day.
Will The 'S.W.A.T.' Cast Be Open To Returning for Season 9? Close In addition to his role as Derek Morgan in Criminal Minds, Moore's protagonist role as Sergeant Hondo is arguably one of the most iconic roles of his career. He has enjoyed playing the role as much as fans have enjoyed viewing it and was even instrumental in prolonging the show's lifespan through social media campaigns.
Despite his concerning remarks, it is unlikely that Moore will decline to be a part of at least another season of the show. Given he's largely one of the reasons behind the show's popularity, S.W.A.T. might not be the same without him and if the producers should want to go on for longer, crafting a less physically demanding role for his character could be a possibility.
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