The season features a consistent core ensemble, with notable shifts in leadership and recurring guest stars. Role/Key Arc Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson
The second season of the (2017) reboot, which premiered on September 27, 2018, on CBS , deepens the series' focus on the intersection of high-stakes tactical policing and the complex socio-political climate of Los Angeles. Led by Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, the elite unit navigates internal conflicts, personal trauma, and city-wide crises across 23 episodes. Core Themes and Narrative Arcs Eps23SWAT (2017) - Season 2
Uses community ties to track new drug threats like "Rocket Fuel". Robert Hicks Commander of the S.W.A.T. division. Major Episodes and Finale Why Did Cortez Leave Swat? - IMDb The season features a consistent core ensemble, with
The central tension remains Hondo's struggle to bridge the gap between the LAPD and the local community where he grew up. This is highlighted in episodes like "Fallen," where a patrol officer's death threatens to ignite citywide racial tension. Core Themes and Narrative Arcs Uses community ties
Season 2 shifts from establishing the team to testing its foundational bonds.
Unit leader balancing familial duties and internal investigations. Jessica Cortez
Re-entering S.W.A.T. after a stint in patrol and the academy. Christina "Chris" Alonso Explores an unorthodox polyamorous relationship. Kenny Johnson Dominique Luca The team’s expert driver who mentors Street. David Lim Victor Tan