This fall, the hit series SWAT is returning with its eighth season. Fans are anxiously waiting to see what’s next for Sergeant Daniel Hondo Harrelson and his team. Recently, there were important updates about Rochelle Aytes’ character, Nichelle Carmichael, who is Hondo’s wife.
Aytes has joined a new CBS drama, which means she won’t be a regular in the upcoming season. But despite that, she will appear in it, ensuring that her character’s storyline continues. Here’s everything we know so far about Nichelle’s role in the upcoming season.
Nichelle Carmichael’s future in SWAT
Rochelle Aytes has played the role of Nichelle Carmichael since season 3. Over time, she became a very important part of the show and appeared in over 40 episodes. But she will not be returning as a series regular in SWAT season 8. Aytes has joined the new CBS drama Watson, which means she will not be in every episode of SWAT.
Despite this change, fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Aytes will appear in SWAT Season 8, and the plan is to feature her in the first few episodes. According to TVLine, Hondo and Nichelle will still be happily married when the show returns on October 18. This means that, although Aytes won’t be a regular, her character will still have a presence in the storyline.
Nichelle and Hondo’s relationship
Nichelle and Hondo’s relationship has been a key part of SWAT since they first came together. Nichelle was initially introduced as a community center worker and Hondo’s girlfriend. Their journey has been filled with love and challenges. Fans have been supporting them since the beginning of their relationship.
In Season 5, they hit a major milestone when Nichelle got pregnant. In Season 6, they welcomed their daughter, Vivian. By Season 7, they were married. Nichelle’s character is important not only because she is Hondo’s wife but also because of her career as a police performance auditor.
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What to expect at Watson
In Watson’s Eyes, she plays Dr. Mary Morstan, a talented surgeon and the medical director of a hospital. She is also Dr. Watson’s ex-wife, which adds drama to her character. Watson is set to follow Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) as he resumes his medical career after the death of Sherlock Holmes.
The series will show how Watson continues to face challenges and move forward in his life. This includes dealing with Moriarty, who is still present in the story. The series adds a new twist to the beloved characters of the Sherlock Holmes universe.
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More farewells in SWAT
SWAT Season 8 will premiere on October 18, with a total of 22 episodes. Characters like Jim Street (Alex Russell), Dominic Luca (Kenny Johnson) and David Deacon’s (Jay Harrington) storylines ended in Season 7. This means they were given a proper ending.
SWAT has had its ups and downs over the years. After season 6, the show was canceled, but it came back thanks to the fans of the show. They posted on social media and sent messages to CBS. And their efforts did not go unnoticed; CBS decided to renew the show. They renewed it first for season 7 and then for a full season.
Stay tuned to PINKVILLA for further updates on SWAT Season 8!
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