: Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson (Shemar Moore), a L.A. local and former Marine, leads a specialized tactical unit while navigating tensions between his loyalty to the community and his allegiance to his "brothers in blue". Setting : Present-day Los Angeles, California.
: Explores internal investigations and citywide violence following hate crimes, including a significant plot involving an LGBTQ pride festival.
: A "case of the week" procedural that also explores the personal lives and moral dilemmas of its team members. : Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson (Shemar Moore), a L
: Inspired by the 1975 television series and the 2003 feature film of the same name. Season Breakdown (Seasons 1–6)
The television series (2017–2025) is an action-packed police procedural following the Los Angeles Police Department's elite Special Weapons and Tactics unit. Led by Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, the team serves as the "last stop" for high-stakes law enforcement in Los Angeles, often bridging the gap between the force and the local community. Series Overview & Core Premise featuring various high-intensity missions:
: Hondo is promoted to lead his own team after a scandalous shooting involving his former sergeant. The team handles home invasions by imposters and domestic terror threats.
: The team travels internationally to Thailand for a joint training exercise with Thai S.W.A.T. and later returns to L.A. to face a violent drug cartel. The "20-Squad" Team The primary cast throughout these seasons includes: Shemar Moore : Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson (Shemar Moore)
Seasons 1 through 6 aired between 2017 and 2023, featuring various high-intensity missions: