Mac Swift (James McCaffrey) is a former Navy SEAL and NYPD Special Crimes Unit cop who got fired for his rogue tactics. He now operates a private agency that takes on dangerous cases the police cannot handle.
Mac’s father, Al (Len Cariou), is a veteran, active-duty NYPD police sergeant who assists him behind the scenes despite Mac’s battles with by-the-book police superiors.
Detective Randall Patterson (Gary Dourdan) – Mac’s former NYPD partner and best friend – also provides illicit support from a police database.
Filmed entirely on location in New York City on a highly limited budget, Swift Justice was praised for its excellent visuals and moody atmosphere.
Despite pulling in relatively strong viewership ratings for the young UPN network, the series was abruptly cancelled after its 13-episode run.
According to creator Dick Wolf, network executives and advertisers pulled back due to complaints over the show’s extreme on-screen violence and politically incorrect storylines.
James McCaffrey died in December 2023 from multiple myeloma (a cancer of the blood), aged 65.
Mac Swift
James McCaffrey Sgt. Al Swift
Len Cariou Detective Randall Patterson
Gary Dourdan
Detective Randall Patterson (Gary Dourdan) – Mac’s former NYPD partner and best friend – also provides illicit support from a police database.
