If you’ve been a SWAT fan for any length of time, you know the emotional rollercoaster by now. And if you’ve just Googled “CBS SWAT cancelled” for the third time in two years—welcome to the club. We’re exhausted, too.
But after Shemar Moore dropped that smooth little line—“Hey Netflix… how you doin’?”—it got a lot of us thinking: Could Netflix actually save SWAT?
It’s not just wishful thinking. There’s a real pattern here—and SWAT fits it.
Netflix Has a History of Saving Shows
Netflix doesn’t just create its own originals. Over the years, it’s developed a reputation as the rescue squad for shows with devoted audiences that got the axe a little too soon. Here are just a few big-name examples:
Manifest
Originally on NBC. Canceled after Season 3.
Netflix picked it up and gave it a massive, two-part final season after it exploded on streaming charts.
Lucifer
Dropped by Fox after three seasons.
Fans lost their minds. Netflix heard the noise—and brought it back for three more seasons.
The Killing
Canceled twice by AMC.
Netflix swooped in with a final season to give fans closure.
Longmire
A&E pulled the plug, despite solid numbers.
Netflix stepped in and gave it three additional seasons.
Notice a theme? These weren’t flops. They were fan favorites that networks gave up on—and Netflix gave them new life.
Why SWAT Checks the Same Boxes
So let’s stack SWAT up against those rescues. Does it have what Netflix looks for?
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Dedicated fanbase? Check.
(We’ve already saved it twice.) -
Streaming performance? Check.
SWAT is already on Netflix in multiple regions and does well on platforms like Hulu and Paramount+ in the U.S. -
Global appeal? Huge check.
Shemar Moore has international recognition, and the action format translates easily across audiences. -
Production partner who’s flexible? Check.
Sony co-produces SWAT—and Sony has previously worked with Netflix on revivals like The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Crown. -
Creative team still on board? Very likely.
Shemar Moore is already out here inviting Netflix to dinner—so yeah, we’d say they’re willing.
There’s Still a Story Left to Tell
This isn’t just about dragging out a show for no reason. SWAT still has momentum—narratively, emotionally, and culturally. Hondo’s story isn’t over. The team still has more to say. And based on Shemar’s recent video, the cast and crew aren’t done either.
If Netflix is looking for a smart investment—one with a built-in fanbase, minimal risk, and high international upside—SWAT is the play.
What Can Fans Do?
This is where we come in.
The Netflix saves don’t just happen in a vacuum. They happen when fans make noise. The Lucifer fandom trended hashtags for days. Manifest fans flooded comment sections. And we’ve done it before with SWAT—twice.
So now’s the time to:
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Tag @Netflix in your posts
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Share Shemar’s video
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Use hashtags like #SaveSWAT and #NetflixSaveSWAT
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Comment on Netflix’s posts
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Let them know there’s an audience waiting
Final Thoughts: Could Netflix Save SWAT?
CBS may have cancelled SWAT again, but this story might not be over. Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned in the age of streaming—it’s that cancellations don’t always stick.
Could Netflix save SWAT?
Honestly? They’ve done it before. And if enough fans speak up, they could do it again.
