Swift Justice

Swift Justice

Mac Swift is an ex-cop with his own way of enforcing justice.

TV-14 1996 · 1 season · 13 eps · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama

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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.

Created by Dick Wolf

Network: UPN

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James McCaffrey Mac Swift
Gary Dourdan Detective Randall Patterson
Len Cariou Al Swift
Emerson St. John Officer Williams
Tony Darrow Vietor
Alex Kilgore Danny Boy
Frank Pellegrino Carruthers
Giancarlo Esposito Andrew Coffin
Joe Lisi Frank Lucinda
Sarah Knowlton Sarah Warburg
Kim Dickens Annie Peters
Jerome Le Page Billy

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