Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: UPN
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
Swift Justice
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1996, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Crime, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Crime and Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
James McCaffrey
Mac Swift
Gary Dourdan
Detective Randall Patterson
Len Cariou
Al Swift
Emerson St. John
Officer Williams
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1996-03-13
No season overview provided for this season.