S.W.A.T. (2017)

Kernel Score: 89% · 1,548 ratings

Genres: Crime, Action & Adventure, Drama

First aired: 2017-11-02

Seasons: 8 · 163 episodes

Where to watch S.W.A.T.

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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.

S.W.A.T. parents' guide: ages 12+

Parents need to know that S.W.A.T. is a police procedural with frequent gun violence and tense tactical raids.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Regular gunfights, hostage situations, and tactical raids typical of a police action drama.
  • Language: Some — Some crude language expected in a TV-14 crime drama, though not extreme.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Shemar Moore as Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson
  • Jay Harrington as David 'Deacon' Kay
  • David Lim as Victor Tan
  • Patrick St. Esprit as Robert 'Bob' Hicks
  • Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell
  • Niko Pepaj as Miguel Alfaro
  • Annie Ilonzeh as Devin Gamble

S.W.A.T. FAQ

Is S.W.A.T. good?

S.W.A.T. has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,548 audience ratings.

Where can I watch S.W.A.T.?

In the US you can stream S.W.A.T. on Netflix, Prime Video, Fubo, Philo and YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Prime Video and Philo and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is S.W.A.T. OK for kids?

S.W.A.T. is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that S.W.A.T. is a police procedural with frequent gun violence and tense tactical raids.

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