Follows a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team as they battle crime in Los Angeles, California.Follows a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team as they battle crime in Los Angeles, California.Follows a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team as they battle crime in Los Angeles, California.
- Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 16 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'S.W.A.T.' is praised for engaging storylines, character development, and action sequences. Many appreciate its handling of real-world issues and diverse cast. However, some criticize it for being overly political, lacking realism, and having predictable plotlines. Complaints about certain character arcs and deviation from traditional SWAT operations are noted. Despite these criticisms, many find the show entertaining and worth watching.
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You watch TV shows to be entertained. I was. So many people slammed this and said wasn't realistic. It's a tv show, not the news or documentary.
But as the seasons went on, I realized the show has shifted from a good action show, the likes of Law & Order, to PC garbage. I don't get the writers though, these kinds of shows target a certain crowd, why on Earth will you sabotage your show just to please a crowd who isn't typically interested in this type of entertainment to begin with? TBH I'm kinda angry lol. I used to LOVE the show; the characters, the storyline, the action... it's really frustrating how entertainment is compromised by cancel culture and "wokesters", and even more frustrating how writers and producers are subjected to it.
Anyway, Season 1-3 are really good (especially 1 & 2). Seasons 4 and onwards takes a nosedive.
Anyway, Season 1-3 are really good (especially 1 & 2). Seasons 4 and onwards takes a nosedive.
Just can not stand this show, especially one dimensional Shemar Moore. The stories have this pc feel that even this left of center guy can't stomach. The shows are disjointed and the acting and directing is just so sub par
As an Englishman watching S. W. A. T. I have found the series quite entertaining. The stories and action are good, the casting and scripts are ok.
But...there have been a few "fast forward" moments. The 'thruple' ?! Who wrote that and why? That was just awful. Streets mum, yep like many other reviews, annoying, dragged out and unnecessary. And Darryl and his dad, that just didn't interest me at all.
Now the main thing, a lot of reviews go on about how PC it is - leave race, gays, covid, discrimination, whatever, out of the series. Why? This must be the Englishman in me part. Sure it may be uncomfortable viewing at times, but, hey, it's real life. Discrimination at work, racism, protesting, woke. It's all there, it's happening. If anything the series is highlighting it for the viewer.
Overall I have thoroughly enjoyed it, dont listen to the negativity, just wat h it and enjoy for what it is.
But...there have been a few "fast forward" moments. The 'thruple' ?! Who wrote that and why? That was just awful. Streets mum, yep like many other reviews, annoying, dragged out and unnecessary. And Darryl and his dad, that just didn't interest me at all.
Now the main thing, a lot of reviews go on about how PC it is - leave race, gays, covid, discrimination, whatever, out of the series. Why? This must be the Englishman in me part. Sure it may be uncomfortable viewing at times, but, hey, it's real life. Discrimination at work, racism, protesting, woke. It's all there, it's happening. If anything the series is highlighting it for the viewer.
Overall I have thoroughly enjoyed it, dont listen to the negativity, just wat h it and enjoy for what it is.
Since when SWAT became Special Weapons And Tactics AND Investigation AND Detective AND Patrol unit???? Where is this series going????
Where the SPECIAL WEAPONS? Wheres the TACTICS?
Its all about police drama catching bad guys and become all in one unit and a whole police departement. I think watching this series is one whole fat all in one unit for the whole city... Come ooooon.... You guys watch the movie history already? Did swat doing FBI thing in that movie? Did swat doing detective job there?
We want to see SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTIS not a one superpower unit all in one called SWAT 20david for the whole city. Why dont you called the series The Avengers SWAT.
Where the SPECIAL WEAPONS? Wheres the TACTICS?
Its all about police drama catching bad guys and become all in one unit and a whole police departement. I think watching this series is one whole fat all in one unit for the whole city... Come ooooon.... You guys watch the movie history already? Did swat doing FBI thing in that movie? Did swat doing detective job there?
We want to see SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTIS not a one superpower unit all in one called SWAT 20david for the whole city. Why dont you called the series The Avengers SWAT.
Did you know
- TriviaDominique Luca (Kenny Johnson) often arm-wrestles to win bets or competitions for charity. In reality, Kenny Johnson was a world-class arm wrestler until he retired from competition in 1995.
- GoofsIn this series they frequently referred to the forensic investigators as CSI's (Crime Scene Investigators) when in Los Angeles they are actually referred to as SID's (Scientific Investigation Division).
- ConnectionsFeatured in CBS Fall Preview (2017)
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- Đội Đặc Nhiệm S.W.A.T.
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- Vernon City Hall, Vernon, Los Angeles County, California, USA(SWAT Headquarters)
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- 45m
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- 16:9 HD
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