There has never been a dull moment in the season.
We TV fanatics breathe in the fate of our beloved show.
A show that keeps beating odds is SWAT
Shemar Moore’s drama has a difference between being cancelled and two unfamiliar.
Sadly, the good news for this long-term drama will soon end because the numbers don’t lie:
SWAT is not in the same condition as a year ago, as we said, until our faces are blue, aging performances are at a higher price.
SWAT Season 8 has an average of just 4 million viewers and a 0.28 rating among people with a season-to-date date of 18-49.
SWAT has lost momentum in viewership this season
SWAT ranked 15th out of 18 scripts in the 2024-25 TV season, broadcasting before NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney.
NCIS spinoffs all renewed their contracts earlier this month along with several other shows, including Tracker, George & Mandy’s first marriage, Fire Country and Elsbeth.
NCIS: Sydney is a sure renewal because despite its insufficient production costs, its rating is not far from the amount of blue blood.
On the other hand, NCIS: Origins’ performance is not as expected, leading to speculation that it will not survive this season.
However, it has to be a much cheaper show, not a SWAT because it is a rookie show, which means the expenses have not been raised yet.
SWAT is no stranger to last-minute decisions, and negotiations usually lower the wires, which may not change here.
Skydance’s hurdle is the looming acquisition of Paramount Global.
CBS may want to make some decisions before the deal is over, as there is a high chance that the company will tighten its budget amid the consequences.
While we don’t want it to burn the CW of its genre fare like Nexstar, it could lead to some shocking cancellations.
SWAT needs hail Mary
The way the deal was not said, but SWAT didn’t make much of an impact in post-match viewing, which is not the best signal for a longer life in the series.
With a week of DVR considerations, SWAT will boost the rating of about 5.5 million viewers and a 0.47 rating. The audience boat placed it at the bottom of the CBS drama section, but the demonstration tally is stronger.
These numbers are mild in the grand scheme of things, but we think SWAT must release some cash by writing out some regulars in series, which may be the reason for renewing Season 8 in the first place.
Casting wages are often a barrier to many long-term series playback, and in today’s climate, decisions made by networks and studios don’t match audiences.
While the future of the series is still in a changing state, it’s hard to imagine the producer not shooting a show that could be the finale of a series or season given its impressive trail so far.
Many other shows should end with movies like this, because the future of these days simply cannot be secured, even more substantial shows.
For example, look at blue blood. When it goes out, it’s still a welcome thing. However, CBS cancellation was a knock on the door, while fans and actors begged for more.
Of course, Blue Bloods and Donnie Wahlberg’s character is separated from Boston Blue.
Can the SWAT be derived?
It’s not that expensive to have one of the ensemble’s mastery at the helm of a brand new show, but it could be rewarding a lot if fans follow it.
Overall, CBS is now expanding its franchise, rather than trying to launch a new format.
The reason for this is that these proven franchises with built-in fans are profitable. It’s half the battle when people are already willing to watch the show.
So CBS could cancel the SWAT and offer some sort of derivative or sequel with a mixture of new faces.
It seems now that it is “in” so there is good reason to believe it will happen.
Friday night’s schedule has benefited from NCIS: Sydney, so maybe CBS might want to try another series at night to see if it can save some money.
SWAT has been proven to be able to play anywhere anywhere, so even if it does renew, it can be moved to a new slot to help cause a painful sport for CBS.
The series may have received surprise savings last year, as the network knows it’s a reliable performer.
The lack of early updates is a bit worrying, which suggests that CBS is considering its options.
Perhaps it all depends on the rest of the fate of the freshman series, and they should become clearer as more viewership data are released.
By your side, SWAT fanatic! What do you think about the future of the series on CBS?
Do you think it was cancelled or do you hope to reach a deal for SWAT Season 9 at the last minute?
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