Shemar Moore Defends ‘S.W.A.T.’ Spinoff as Co-Star Speaks Out On Being Brushed Aside

CBS has officially canceled “S.W.A.T.,” featuring Shemar Moore, after a remarkable eight-season journey that wrapped up in 2025. The series faced a rocky path, with the network previously reversing its cancellation decisions. Following his fervent advocacy for the show’s continuation, Moore, now 55, was promoted to executive producer.Shortly after the finale, CBS introduced the spinoff “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” with Moore set to reprise his role as Sgt. Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson Jr. Nonetheless, former co-star David Lim, who played Officer Victor Tan, voiced his discontent over being excluded from the new endeavor. On Instagram, he expressed his affection for the series and noted the lack of recognition for those who helped forge its legacy.Despite Lim's concerns, Sony's Katherine Pope teased possible returns of previous cast members in the spinoff. Moore remains steadfast, positioning himself as the franchise's core.