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Swift Justice (1996)

1996-03-13 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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James McCaffreyJames McCaffreyMac SwiftGary DourdanGary DourdanDetective Randall PattersonLen CariouLen CariouAl SwiftEmerson St. JohnEmerson St. JohnOfficer WilliamsKim DickensKim DickensAnnie PetersGiancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoAndrew CoffinJerome Le PageJerome Le PageBillyJoe LisiJoe LisiFrank LucindaRobert LuPoneRobert LuPoneAlan KaufmanSkipp SudduthSkipp SudduthCantrellGay Thomas WilsonGay Thomas WilsonTammiJesse DoranJesse Doran

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Genre affinityCrime · DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference281281 · 129098 · 121655Actor preference184461 · 110447 · 27460Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Swift Justice

What is Swift Justice about?

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.

How long is Swift Justice?

Swift Justice has a runtime of 60 minutes.