It's Officially The Start Of An Era For David Boreanaz's 114-Episode War Series

Published Sep 15, 2026, 7:32 PM EDT

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A 114-episode war series led by David Boreanaz is getting a new lease on life nearly two years after it ended. David Boreanaz is arguably the most bankable actor on television these days, and he has been for decades now. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel to Bones, Boreanaz's best shows have been massively popular and long-running hits. He even recently reunited with Sarah Michelle Gellar to present at the Emmy Awards, highlighting the enduring popularity of his shows.

Boreanaz's most recent TV hit, SEAL Team, which starred Boreanaz as Navy SEAL Jason Hayes, was an instant hit when it began in 2017. Though SEAL Team ended in October 2024, the show lasted seven seasons and garnered quite a bit of acclaim. It even survived the switch to streaming, as SEAL Team was originally broadcast on CBS before transitioning to Paramount+ in its fifth season.

Aside from its viewership and longevity, SEAL Team was also just a great show. It quickly cemented itself as one of the best military thrillers out there, and Boreanaz did a lot of great acting with his time on the show. Now, SEAL Team is entering a new era despite being off-air for nearly two full years.

SEAL Team's Arrival On Netflix Marks A New Era Of Popularity For The Show

David Boreanaz's SEAL Team recently debuted on Netflix last month, and it was met with massive popularity. It quickly reached Netflix's top 10 most popular series both in the United States and across the globe. Previously, SEAL Team was housed exclusively on Paramount+. The move to a bigger streaming service in Netflix has given countless viewers a chance to watch for the first time, and they're clearly enjoying what the show has to offer.

SEAL Team, as previously mentioned, was already a success. It was a major hit for CBS, and once it transitioned to being a Paramount+ exclusive, it was still on the streamer's top 10 list even eight months after season 7's conclusion. It's not clear exactly why SEAL Team ended with season 7, as showrunner Spencer Hudnut reportedly had plans for season 8 and beyond, but it's safe to say it wasn't a problem with viewership.

Even with the success it enjoyed on CBS and Paramount+, this move to Netflix is still a big deal for SEAL Team. It's proof that the show could have been even more popular while it was still on Paramount+, and proof that a potential season 8 could have worked. In short, SEAL Team got a new burst of popularity and relevancy long after the series had ended thanks to its move to Netflix.

What's Next For David Boreanaz After SEAL Team?

While SEAL Team is enjoying newfound popularity, the show is definitely over. Though there was a plan to continue SEAL Team without David Boreanaz, the show reached a definitive conclusion in season 7. On top of that, the plans for a standalone SEAL Team movie have long been scrapped. Boreanaz is done playing Jason Hayes, which means many of his fans are looking forward to his next project.

Currently, Boreanaz is in the middle of the longest acting hiatus he's had since the 1990s, before Buffy the Vampire Slayer began. Along with smaller roles, Boreanaz went straight from Buffy and Angel in 2004 to Bones in 2005, and once Bones ended in 2017, SEAL Team began the same year. SEAL Team, however, was Boreanaz's last scripted role on television, and 2025 marked his first year without an acting credit in nearly two decades.

Luckily for his fans, David Boreanaz does have another project lined up for the near future. Boreanaz is set to star in a reboot of The Rockford Files, a detective procedural from the 1970s. The Rockford Files was originally supposed to debut in 2026, but it was delayed to 2027 so NBC could give it a better time slot. With David Boreanaz's next big TV role fast approaching, all that's left to be seen is if it can be as successful as SEAL Team was.