Shemar Moore: S.W.A.T. Exiles Season 2 Starts Filming in About a Month
Moore told TV Insider the Starz move gives season 2 a grittier, edgier tone than the first season, which premiered on September 25, 2026.
Shemar Moore said production on season 2 of S.W.A.T. Exiles is set to begin in about a month, according to an interview with TV Insider. Moore, who plays Hondo in the series, also said the show's move to Starz gives the second season more freedom and a grittier, edgier tone than season 1.
S.W.A.T. Exiles airs on Starz on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and the first season is still running.
The series was announced in May 2025, with Sony Pictures producing without a network deal in place. In June 2026, outlets reported that the show would premiere on Starz, and season 1 debuted there on September 25, 2026.
Quick answers
When does S.W.A.T. Exiles season 2 start filming?
Shemar Moore said production is set to begin in about a month.
When does S.W.A.T. Exiles air?
The show airs on Starz on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
When did S.W.A.T. Exiles season 1 premiere?
Season 1 premiered on September 25, 2026, on Starz.