Just days after S.W.A.T. aired its season 8 finale, Sony made headlines by announcing a new chapter in the franchise: S.W.A.T. Exiles. The upcoming spinoff will feature Shemar Moore reprising his role as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson — but without the original cast, including David Lim, who played Officer Victor Tan for all eight seasons.
Now, Lim is speaking out.
“It Stung”: Lim Responds to the Spinoff News
In a heartfelt Instagram post, David Lim opened up about the abrupt announcement and how it felt to see the legacy of the original cast brushed aside:
“I’d be lying if I said the rollout of the new spinoff didn’t sting. It was tough to see it announced just two days after our finale—with no mention of the cast who helped build S.W.A.T. from day one.”
Lim acknowledged the strong bond shared between the cast and crew over the show’s eight-year run on CBS. He emphasized that S.W.A.T. was more than one character — it was the chemistry, the teamwork, and the family they built behind the scenes.
The Future of S.W.A.T. — and the Fallout
The upcoming spinoff, titled S.W.A.T. Exiles, will be led by a new creative team with Jason Ning (Lucifer) as showrunner. Production is set to begin in Los Angeles this summer, with Moore returning as the sole original cast member. The 10-episode series has already stirred controversy among longtime fans — especially since CBS reportedly wasn’t informed ahead of the announcement.
Moore attempted to address the backlash by comparing his role to a team quarterback:
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“I’m the Tom Brady of S.W.A.T.… I’m that guy. So proud, so grateful. Not gonna apologize for nothing.”
Still, the sudden pivot has left a mark on those who were part of the original ensemble.
Lim’s Farewell to Fans
David Lim concluded his message with appreciation and pride in what the cast accomplished together:
“What made S.W.A.T. special wasn’t just the action, or one character. It was the squad… No version of this story can take that away.”
As fans await more details on S.W.A.T. Exiles, many continue to rally around Lim and the original cast — a team that made the show a network staple for nearly a decade.
