"The Shield" Coefficient of Drag (2008)

Director:

Guy Ferland

Writers:

Shawn Ryan (creator)
Kurt Sutter (written by)

TV Series:

"The Shield" (2002)

Original Air Date:

2 September 2008 (Season 7, Episode 1)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Plot:

Vic and Shane's relationship continues to deteriorate as they work against each other to track down the Armenian hit man. The war between the Mexicans and Salvadorans continues, and Vic gets a temporary reprieve from early retirement. |

Plot Keywords:

Police | Death | Bar | Criminal Investigation | Shoot

Cast

Michael Chiklis	...	Detective Vic Mackey
Catherine Dent	...	Officer Danni Sofer
Paula Garcés	...	Officer Tina Hanlon (as Paula Garces)
Walton Goggins	...	Detective Shane Vendrell
Michael Jace	...	Detective Julien Lowe
Jay Karnes	...	Detective Holland Wagenbach
David Marciano	...	Detective Steve Billings
Benito Martinez	...	David Aceveda
Cathy Cahlin Ryan	...	Corrine Mackey
David Rees Snell	...	Detective Ronnie Gardocki
CCH Pounder	...	Captain Claudette Wyms
Laurie Holden	...	Agent Olivia Murray
Michele Hicks	...	Mara Sewell Vendrell
F.J. Rio	...	Cruz Pezuela
Anna Maria Horsford	...	A.D.A. Beth Encardi

Runtime:

60 min

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Company:

MiddKid Productions

Great start to Final season....

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

I started watching season one in the summer of 2007, after season six and before season 7. I was hooked and within 3 weeks, had bought all of the seasons available at the time (1-5), then I downloaded season 6 on Itunes. Anyway, the strike team story was my main reason for watching it, even though I love some of the other characters as well. I, like everyone, wonder how it will all end for Vic, Shane, Ronnie and really everyone. Anyone could be killed off at any moment. This first episode had a different affect on me than I had expected. Ronnie has officially crossed the line by executing the Armenian hit-man. Up until now we haven't known a whole lot about him. He is professional, in control, and very loyal, or so he seems. Maybe we don't know him at all. I think making the hit may have changed him. He may even be the one who kills Vic or Shane. The other thing that happened was I was almost sympathizing with Shane (even though I wanted to kill him myself after what he did to Lem). I felt that was unforgivable and that he deserves to die after that. Is there such a thing as redemption? Could he end up being better than Vic? I don't blame Vic at all, he was reacting to a threat on his family. Ronnie I guess was also protecting Vic's family. Several of the main actors look a little heavier/older than they should but the acting is excellent and full of depth. I can't wait to see where this all goes.