Swift Justice
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Swift Justice is an American detective drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Richard Albarino, broadcast for one season (13 episodes) on UPN from March 13 to July 17, 1996. James McCaffrey stars as former Navy SEAL Mac Swift, a private investigator fired from the NYPD. He receives support from his former partner Detective Randall Patterson (Gary Dourdan) and his father Al Swift (Len Cariou). Critics noted the series' emphasis on violence, specifically in the pilot's opening sequence, drawing comparisons to The Equalizer (1985–1989) and Die Hard (1988). UPN canceled the program after receiving complaints from viewers, advertisers, and critics for its stark depiction of violence. Wolf considered the cancelation a mistake due to good ratings. Further, it was praised for its visuals and McCaffrey's performance, but often criticized as being either too violent or formulaic.
Swift Justice is a crime drama that aired on UPN in 1996, following Mac Swift, a former Navy SEAL turned private investigator played by James McCaffrey. The series ran for just one season of 13 episodes before cancellation due to viewer and advertiser complaints about its violent content, despite receiving solid ratings and critical praise for its visuals and lead performance.
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James McCaffreyMac Swift
Gary DourdanDetective Randall Patterson
Len CariouAl Swift- Emerson St. JohnOfficer Williams
Kim DickensAnnie Peters
Giancarlo EspositoAndrew Coffin
Jerome Le PageBilly
Joe LisiFrank Lucinda
Robert LuPoneAlan Kaufman
Skipp SudduthCantrell
Gay Thomas WilsonTammi- Jesse Doran
- Frank Page
Paul Schulze
Gordon Joseph Weiss
Opening Credits
Swift Justice Theme (1996 • Full Stereo)
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Out on a Limb | 1996-03-13 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 02 | Pilot | 1996-03-20 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 03 | Sex, Death and Rock 'n' Roll | 1996-03-27 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 04 | Supernote | 1996-04-03 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 05 | Where Were You in '72? | 1996-04-10 | 60m | 4.0 |
| 06 | Takin' Back the Street | 1996-04-24 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 07 | No Holds Barred | 1996-05-01 | 60m | 2.0 |
| 08 | Horses | 1996-05-08 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 09 | Bad Medicine | 1996-05-15 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 10 | Isaiah's Daughter | 1996-05-22 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Haze | 1996-07-02 | 60m | 0.0 |
| 12 | Stones | 1996-07-10 | 60m | 0.0 |
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Is Swift Justice renewed or cancelled?
Swift Justice has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did Swift Justice air?
Swift Justice aired on UPN from March 13 to July 17, 1996, for one season of 13 episodes.
Why was Swift Justice canceled?
UPN canceled the series after receiving complaints from viewers, advertisers, and critics regarding its stark depiction of violence, despite the show maintaining good ratings.
Who created Swift Justice and who starred in it?
The series was created by Dick Wolf and Richard Albarino, starring James McCaffrey as former Navy SEAL Mac Swift, with Gary Dourdan as Detective Randall Patterson and Len Cariou as Al Swift.
Where can I watch Swift Justice?
Streaming availability for Swift Justice is not currently confirmed; the series may be available through classic television retailers or specialty streaming platforms that carry 1990s television content.
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