‘S.W.A.T’ Spinoff ‘Exiles’ Lands at Starz, Sets September Release Date
Starz Picks Up “S.W.A.T. Exiles” Spinoff Series
Starz has officially acquired the spinoff series “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” which will see the return of Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. The 10-episode series is set to premiere on Starz on Sept. 25 and will be available for streaming on the Starz app and across all Starz streaming platforms.
International distribution deals have also been secured by Sony Pictures Television, ensuring that the series will be available in major regions worldwide, with select territories airing the show day-and-date. Fans can look forward to new episodes airing weekly on Fridays.
Moore expressed his excitement about the series, stating, “’S.W.A.T. Exiles’ is coming in hot! I couldn’t be more thrilled that Starz is bringing this next chapter to audiences in the U.S. I am grateful to Sony Pictures Television for their continued investment in this franchise. It’s truly special that viewers around the world will get to experience this new journey together.”
The show’s logline sets the stage for the series, stating, “After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental S.W.A.T. unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits.”
In addition to Moore, the cast includes Lucy Barrett, Adain Bradley, Zyra Gorecki, Freddy Miyares, Ronen Rubinstein, Jay Harrington, Patrick St. Esprit, and David Lim. The series promises to deliver a thrilling new chapter in the “S.W.A.T.” franchise.
Alison Hoffman, president of Starz Networks, shared her enthusiasm for the series, stating, “’S.W.A.T. Exiles’ engages a deeply passionate fanbase that aligns strongly with our audience. We are excited to be the first place U.S. fans can experience this thrilling new chapter in the franchise.”
Jason Ning serves as showrunner and executive producer, with additional executive producers including Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, James Scura, and Jon Cowan. Sony Pictures Television is the production and distribution company behind the series.
The journey of “S.W.A.T. Exiles” from conception to production has been met with overwhelming support, reflecting the strength of the franchise and the dedication of the team behind it. The series is set to captivate audiences both domestically and internationally.
With the acquisition of “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” Starz continues to expand its portfolio of compelling content, building on its successful partnership with Sony Pictures Television. Fans can look forward to an action-packed and gripping new chapter in the “S.W.A.T.” universe.



