How many episodes are in S.W.A.T. Exiles?

S.W.A.T. Exiles has 10 episodes in this listed season.

When does S.W.A.T. Exiles premiere?

S.W.A.T. Exiles premieres on 2026-09-25.

Is S.W.A.T. Exiles a new series?

S.W.A.T. Exiles is a new series (Season 1).

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S.W.A.T. Exiles(2026)

Also known as SWAT Exiles • S.W.A.T. Academy

Archived · STARZ

10 eps

S01

DramaCrimeAction

ON AIR: SEP 25Season 1Archived listing

What to Expect

PremiereLens read

S.W.A.T. Exiles puts tactical operations ahead of lengthy investigations, with fast-moving crime action on the streets of Los Angeles. Field assignments test whether an uneven group can perform as a unit under pressure. Inexperience is more than a source of friction: a recruit’s mistake can put teammates in physical danger and threaten the unit’s professional future.

The veteran leader has experience the recruits lack, but that does not make their trust automatic. Each mission exposes another crack in the group’s cohesion, turning team-building into something that happens through performance rather than reassurance. Unpredictable recruits make leadership a practical challenge: competence has to translate into coordinated action when there is little room for error.

Best for

last mission, high-risk missions and Drama

Story lane

Drama and Crime

Commitment

Season 1 · 10 episodes

Where

STARZ

Official Premise

A SWAT team veteran is pulled out of retirement to lead a last-chance experimental unit comprised of untested and unpredictable recruits.

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Strongest Match

S.W.A.T. Exiles and NCIS: New York both keep crime action moving through capable teams facing urgent fieldwork, with friction adding energy to the missions. S.W.A.T. Exiles puts a veteran in charge of unpredictable recruits, while NCIS: New York pairs a seasoned agent with a roguish partner for fast-moving cases.

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Why this pick

S.W.A.T. Exiles and Elite Force make urgent action compelling by putting people under pressure to act decisively when danger closes in. The SWAT veteran has to turn untested recruits into a working unit, while Elite Force follows an officer caught between duty and escape during a violent crisis, with a tighter, more personal focus.

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Why this pick

S.W.A.T. Exiles and Gangs of London deliver crime drama where danger is immediate and loyalties are tested through physical action. S.W.A.T. Exiles builds tension as a veteran tries to earn trust across an unpredictable team, while Gangs of London turns betrayal between rival groups into brutal, frequent confrontations and a darker, more sprawling story.

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