Adain Bradley reported on the conflict between Hondo and Malik in «S.W.A.T.: Exiles»
17 october 2026 в 18:02
In the new episode of the spin-off series «S.W.A.T», - on October 16, the character Hondo, played by Shemar Moore, discovers that his colleague Malik, portrayed by Adayn Bradley, is a spy within the team. Meanwhile, Malik is unaware that he has been exposed, hinting at larger events in the upcoming season.
Adayn Bradley stated in an interview with Us that viewers can expect conflict between the characters. He noted, «If anyone has watched the original series, you know that Hondo doesn’t joke around. I’m trying not to spoil anything, but there will be conflict». Bradley added that viewers might see «some physical conflict» as early as after the fourth episode.
Despite the tense relationship between Hondo and Malik, Bradley does not rule out the possibility of reconciliation: «There is a way for Malik and Hondo to find common ground. We’ll see if that happens by the end of the season».
The series «S.W.A.T», - which premiered on CBS in 2017, follows a special operations team working in Los Angeles. After several cancellations and renewals, the show was ultimately canceled in March 2025, but soon after, Sony Pictures Television announced the spin-off «S.W.A.T. Exiles», - which also features Shemar Moore.
Bradley noted that his character, Malik, sees the world in black and white, and Hondo is trying to teach him that life is more nuanced. He expressed hope that viewers will see his character’s development throughout the season. «This is a more character-driven show than the original. In the end, viewers might find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place with Malik», - he added.
«S.W.A.T: Exiles» airs on Starz on Fridays at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, with new episodes available the following day on the Starz app.
Adayn Bradley stated in an interview with Us that viewers can expect conflict between the characters. He noted, «If anyone has watched the original series, you know that Hondo doesn’t joke around. I’m trying not to spoil anything, but there will be conflict». Bradley added that viewers might see «some physical conflict» as early as after the fourth episode.
Despite the tense relationship between Hondo and Malik, Bradley does not rule out the possibility of reconciliation: «There is a way for Malik and Hondo to find common ground. We’ll see if that happens by the end of the season».
The series «S.W.A.T», - which premiered on CBS in 2017, follows a special operations team working in Los Angeles. After several cancellations and renewals, the show was ultimately canceled in March 2025, but soon after, Sony Pictures Television announced the spin-off «S.W.A.T. Exiles», - which also features Shemar Moore.
Bradley noted that his character, Malik, sees the world in black and white, and Hondo is trying to teach him that life is more nuanced. He expressed hope that viewers will see his character’s development throughout the season. «This is a more character-driven show than the original. In the end, viewers might find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place with Malik», - he added.
«S.W.A.T: Exiles» airs on Starz on Fridays at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, with new episodes available the following day on the Starz app.
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