It’s always bittersweet to see a long-running show get canceled after building a loyal following, especially when the plug was pulled despite mounting clamor against it. That was the overwhelming sentiment when CBS axed S.W.A.T. after eight action-packed seasons, which explains why the initial reaction to a spin-off was so mixed. However, the early pushback may have been unwarranted, because the series is getting glowing reviews out of the gate.

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