In terms of sheer numbers, CBS remains the most consistently watched TV network thanks to its various crime procedurals. In recent years, those procedurals have included a new version of the classic cop action drama “S.W.A.T.” with Shemar Moore and Alex Russell.
The series is still airing its third season, and now the show’s writers and producers have posted a tweet saying that they are aware of having the ability to delve deeper into the issues that are making headlines this week and so are vowing to include more contemporary issues of racism and policing in the upcoming fourth season:
“When ‘S.W.A.T.’ began three years ago on CBS, as writers we examined the intersection of black communities and law enforcement through the eyes of Daniel ‘Condo’ Harrelson, an African-American cop who has one foot firmly planted in each world. Since then we have continued to tell stories that have explored themes of race and policing in minority communities. We also asked questions about what is required to build trust and bridge these two worlds.
We are watching recent events in horror and sadness along with everyone else, and we will continue to mine the truth about these issues in the writing of our upcoming season as we all work towards a fairer, better system. In the meantime, we encourage protestors to express their frustrations peacefully and implore law enforcement to deescalate conflicts, not exacerbate them, as people work through their understandable anger and grief.”
The show, which exists in a shared universe with the classic FX crime drama “The Shield,” hasn’t begun shooting its next season yet due to the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. The recent third season is pulling in a little over seven million total viewers per episode.
Source: Twitter
