CBS’s ‘S.W.A.T.’ Coming to Netflix UK in May 2021

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Multiple seasons of the hit CBS show S.W.A.T. are coming to Netflix in the United Kingdom in May 2021. The show, which exists in the same universe as The Shield, is the first time the show has been available anywhere on Netflix.

Developed by Shawn Ryan and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, the hit series follows a S.W.A.T team Sargeant, in Los Angeles. It’s a new unit built from scratch to be the best in the business.

The series began airing back in November 2017 with new seasons every year since. It’s been renewed through to season 5.

As we mentioned, it’ll be making its Netflix debut in the United Kingdom in May, with “multiple seasons” scheduled to hit on May 17th, 2021. Based on our research, no other region is also set to see S.W.A.T. join Netflix next month, although this certainly opens the door for more to follow. It also leads us to further believe The Shield may be on the cards to jump over to Netflix, given Netflix’s tightening relationship around the world with Sony, who distributes both shows despite it airing first on CBS.

Although we don’t know how many seasons of the series are coming to Netflix, we guess that it’ll be seasons 1-3, which is the same number of seasons available on Netflix’s rival, NowTV. New seasons will likely come every year after that.

If you’re wondering if this will lead to Netflix US getting S.W.A.T., the answer is, unfortunately, not in the short term. The series resides primarily on Hulu, with Paramount+ carrying newer episodes on a catch-up basis. The good news is that two S.W.A.T. movies are on Netflix US currently. What we suspect is that the rights will come up for renewal after the show has finished.

Netflix UK has been on a licensing spree in 2021 from US distributors. It’s acquired several big NBC sitcoms such as Parks & Recreation, The Office, and Superstore and is set to pick up two shows from Sony Television next month.

Will you check out S.W.A.T. when it drops on Netflix UK next month? Let us know in the comments below.

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Founder of What's on Netflix and based in Norwich in the United Kingdom, Kasey has been tracking the comings and goings of the Netflix library for a decade having started the site in 2013. Kasey maintains the what's new library, keeps the coming soon lists up-to-date and writes about new and upcoming Netflix movies, series and games.