Played by DeShae Frost, Darryl has been a recurring character in SWAT since season 1. He wasn't part of the original cast, but he was introduced in the episode, "Homecoming." He didn't become a more prominent character in the show until later in season 2. Throughout his stint in SWAT, Darryl was an integral character in Hondo's arc. As the son of his incarcerated friend, Leroy, Hondo took it upon himself to help navigate his life. Despite some difficulties, the pair eventually developed a deep bond, which resulted in Hondo officially adopting Darryl as his own son.
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Darryl Is At College In SWAT Seasons 5 & 6
SWAT's Darryl
Despite sitting out the last couple of SWAT seasons, the show hasn't fully forgotten Darryl. Thanks to Hondo's occasional stories about him, it has been revealed that he has finally moved into his own place — a great development, considering his checkered past. It also indicates that the pair maintains a great relationship, even though it doesn't play out on the screen. After SWAT was canceled and then uncancelled by CBS, however, the police procedural still had more time to bring him back for a final appearance. Otherwise, another update from Hondo will be great.
How Darryl Can Still Return For SWAT Season 7
SWAT's Hondo and Darryl
