As far as fans of the CBS series S.W.A.T. are concerned, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson Jr. is the most passionate member of the team, which often gets him into trouble from time to time.
For example, at the end of Season 4, Hondo was demoted by Commander Bob Hicks after speaking to the press about racist incidents he witnessed inside the police force.
This prompts viewers to think actor Shemar Moore, who has portrayed Hondo since the very first season is leaving the show. If that were to happen, it would be a major blow to the series and to his fans if he does decide to leave S.W.A.T.
And while we’re really hoping he doesn’t go, we know that in the world of television drama, anything is possible.
S.W.A.T. was the lowest-rated scripted series on CBS in 2020.
After Season 4, S.W.A.T. barely escaped being canceled and was moved Friday nights, which can be seen as a death sentence for a primetime show.
However, since the time slot change, viewership has been growing. According to TV Series Finale, the Season 5 premiere did have a 76 percent increase, as Shemar mentioned above, and the show has been holding steady, averaging a little over 4 million viewers per episode.
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To put that into perspective, CBS’ top scripted series NCIS averages 9 million viewers per episode, while FBI brings in 7.4 million on average.
If CBS does cancel S.W.A.T, it will have to deal with the show’s very dedicated fanbase.
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“I have watched S.W.A.T from Episode 1 and have not missed an eppy since I DVR since work until 9 p.m… I keep watching because it [is a] good show, great cast & my love for Street,” one fan wrote on Twitter. Another jokingly added, “The only reason why I watch S.W.A.T is for Shemar Moore’s eyebrows.”
Last night’s s.w.a.t was absolutely brilliant, shemar Moore is a brilliant actor
— robert (@RangersRobbie83) October 9, 2021
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I’ve been watching S.W.A.T since the original series back in 1970’s,i also loved Samuel L Jackson’s Hondo,now Shemar Moore’s Hondo is top notch,this team is 100% better than the all the inceptions before it,go S.W.A.T!
— Jim Boisvert (@BoisvertJim) October 16, 2021
I’m watching “S.W.A T.”, and am not one bit disappointed. Been a fan of Shemar Moore since he was on “The Young And The Restless”, and “Criminal Minds”. Incredibly talented actor.
This is going to be another favorite show to binge. pic.twitter.com/wIugxC1wXD
— SPECTRE Studio – CL: every Phil Collins album (@SPECTREStudioN7) June 24, 2021
But if fans are worried about potentially missing Shemar on their television screens, we wouldn’t be too stressed. The actor has consistently appeared on a CBS series since the late ’90s.
Remember The Young & The Restless and Criminal Minds? Long story short, no matter what, Shemar will be just fine.
Watch S.W.A.T. Fridays at 8 p.m. EST on CBS.
Fans Are Worried That Shemar Moore Is Leaving ‘S.W.A.T.’ — Could the Rumors Be True?
Source: Maharo News
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