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Swift Justice

7.0TMDB4 votes1996 – Ended1 Seasons13 EpisodesDrama,CrimeAges 13+

7.0TMDB4 votes

Swift Justice is an American detective drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Richard Albarino, which aired for one season (13 episodes) on UPN from March 13 to July 17, 1996. James McCaffrey stars as Mac Swift, a former Navy SEAL and private investigator who has been 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, particularly 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 about its stark depiction of violence. Wolf considered the cancellation a mistake due to its good ratings. Additionally, it was praised for its visuals and McCaffrey's performance, but often criticized for being either too violent or formulaic.