S.W.A.T. is navigating its final season without two familiar faces: Kenny Johnson (Dominique Luca) and Alex Russell (Jim Street). Both actors are now recurring cast members, and fans noticed their absence from the opening credits of the season premiere. The first episode focused mainly on Hondo (Shemar Moore) and his team members Hicks (Patrick St. Esprit) and Powell (Anna Enger Ritch) while they were in Mexico, but the second episode sheds some light on where Street and Luca are.
What’s Going On with Street and Luca?
In Episode 2, Tan (David Lim) mentions to Deacon (Jay Harrington) that Luca’s morning smoothie routine used to wake him up, but now that Luca is away, he overslept. Street, who has been given the nickname “Hollywood” by the Long Beach S.W.A.T. team, is reportedly busy trying to get them into shape. Meanwhile, Luca seems to be enjoying life in London, hinting that he’s focusing more on nightlife than on counter-terrorism training.
Deacon notes that even at their age, it’s essential for them to push their limits to stay in peak condition, which adds some humor to the situation.
Cast Reactions to Their New Roles
Both Russell and Johnson have addressed their reduced roles on social media. Russell expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to portray Jim Street, saying, “I’m so very thankful for having had the opportunity to bring Jim Street to life… I know in this final season, we’ll give you the grand finish you deserve and don’t worry, you haven’t seen the last of Jim Street yet!”
Johnson shared that his character received a “beautiful bittersweet send-off” and included his daughter in his final scenes. He also posted videos and photos documenting his last days on set.
Looking Ahead
Shemar Moore has reassured fans that every character will have their moment to shine in the final episodes. “They’re all going to get their own stories where they’re the A story, and they have to deal with circumstances, and then the rest of the team has to come to their aid,” he said. It will be interesting to see how the series wraps up the storylines for Street and Luca as it bids farewell to these beloved characters.
Fans can look forward to an emotional and exciting conclusion as S.W.A.T. heads towards its final chapters!
