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Release Year1996
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationTV-14
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes4
DirectorDick Wolf
WritersDick Wolf
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsSwift Justice
About Swift Justice
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.
Directed by Dick Wolf, Swift Justice leans on a strong ensemble — James McCaffrey, Gary Dourdan, Len Cariou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1996.
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