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    The Shield

    • TV Series
    • 2002–20082002–2008
    • TV-MATV-MA
    IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    74K
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    465
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    Michael Chiklis in The Shield (2002)
    Home video trailer for the final season of this cop show
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    CrimeDramaThriller

    Follows the lives and cases of a dirty Los Angeles Police Department cop and the unit under his command.Follows the lives and cases of a dirty Los Angeles Police Department cop and the unit under his command.Follows the lives and cases of a dirty Los Angeles Police Department cop and the unit under his command.

    IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    74K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    465
    49
    • Creator
      • Shawn Ryan
    • Stars
      • Michael Chiklis
      • Catherine Dent
      • Walton Goggins
    Top credits
    • Creator
      • Shawn Ryan
    • Stars
      • Michael Chiklis
      • Catherine Dent
      • Walton Goggins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 440User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Episodes89

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    Top rated TV #100
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 15 wins & 61 nominations total

    Videos14

    The Shield: Season Seven
    Trailer 1:38
    The Shield: Season Seven
    The Shield :Season 2
    Trailer 0:17
    The Shield :Season 2
    The Shield: Season Three
    Trailer 0:16
    The Shield: Season Three
    The Shield Season 1
    Trailer 0:17
    The Shield Season 1
    The Shield - The Complete Fourth Season
    Trailer 0:16
    The Shield - The Complete Fourth Season
    The Shield: Season Five
    Trailer 0:13
    The Shield: Season Five
    The Shield Scene: Scene 1
    Trailer 0:31
    The Shield Scene: Scene 1
    The Shield: Story Featurette
    Trailer 4:04
    The Shield: Story Featurette
    The Shield: Season 7
    Trailer 1:38
    The Shield: Season 7
    The Shield: Season 2
    Trailer 1:35
    The Shield: Season 2
    The Shield: The Complete Series
    Trailer 1:36
    The Shield: The Complete Series
    The Shield: Research Featurette
    Trailer 1:55
    The Shield: Research Featurette

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    Top cast

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    Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis
    • Vic Mackeyas Vic Mackey
    89 episodes89 eps • 2002–2008
    Catherine Dent
    Catherine Dent
    • Danni Soferas Danni Sofer
    89 episodes89 eps • 2002–2008
    Walton Goggins
    Walton Goggins
    • Shane Vendrellas Shane Vendrell
    89 episodes89 eps • 2002–2008
    Michael Jace
    Michael Jace
    • Julien Loweas Julien Lowe
    89 episodes89 eps • 2002–2008
    Jay Karnes
    Jay Karnes
    • Holland Wagenbachas Holland Wagenbach
    89 episodes89 eps • 2002–2008
    Benito Martinez
    Benito Martinez
    • David Acevedaas David Aceveda
    89 episodes89 eps • 2002–2008
    CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder
    • Claudette Wymsas Claudette Wyms
    89 episodes89 eps • 2002–2008
    Cathy Cahlin Ryan
    Cathy Cahlin Ryan
    • Corrine Mackeyas Corrine Mackey
    83 episodes83 eps • 2002–2008
    David Rees Snell
    David Rees Snell
    • Ronnie Gardockias Ronnie Gardocki
    83 episodes83 eps • 2002–2008
    Kenny Johnson
    Kenny Johnson
    • Curtis Lemanskyas Curtis Lemansky
    66 episodes66 eps • 2002–2006
    David Marciano
    David Marciano
    • Steve Billingsas Steve Billings
    42 episodes42 eps • 2005–2008
    Autumn Chiklis
    Autumn Chiklis
    • Cassidy Mackeyas Cassidy Mackey
    35 episodes35 eps • 2002–2008
    Paula Garcés
    Paula Garcés
    • Tina Hanlonas Tina Hanlon
    32 episodes32 eps • 2006–2008
    Michele Hicks
    Michele Hicks
    • Mara Sewell Vendrellas Mara Sewell Vendrell…
    26 episodes26 eps • 2004–2008
    Melanie Myers
    • Paulaas Paula…
    22 episodes22 eps • 2002–2008
    Joel Rosenthal
    • Matthew Mackeyas Matthew Mackey
    19 episodes19 eps • 2002–2004
    Matt Corboy
    Matt Corboy
    • Ray Carlsonas Ray Carlson
    17 episodes17 eps • 2002–2008
    Chaney Kley
    Chaney Kley
    • Officer Asheras Officer Asher
    16 episodes16 eps • 2005–2008
    • Creator
      • Shawn Ryan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact. —<jgp3553@yahoo.com>
    corrupt coplos angeles californiamade for cable tvmayordrugs29 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Conscience is a killer (Season 5)
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Strike Team was based on the Los Angeles Police Department Rampart Division's corrupt anti-gang unit, known as Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (CRASH). More than 70 officers associated with CRASH were implicated in misconduct. Their crimes included unprovoked shootings, unprovoked beatings, planting of false evidence, stealing and dealing narcotics, bank robbery, perjury, and the covering up of evidence of these activities. There was also a connection with Death Row Records ( which was affiliated with the Bloods street gang), with several officers serving as off-duty security in exchange for extremely generous pay. It was alleged that a number of these officers were involved and perhaps responsible for the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G

      It was determined that 90% of the members of CRASH were either directly involved in misconduct or were fully aware of it.
    • Quotes

      Vic Mackey: Good cop and bad cop have left for the day. I'm a different kind of cop.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2003 (2003)

    User reviews440

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The Shield on 2020
    I just finished this series today on July 2020 and all I have to say is that it does not look cheap, old or non interesting, just keeping in mind this was filmed between 2002-2008. First, most of the main cast are extremely good actors. Vic, Aceveda and Shane were the most powerful. Second, the storyline and the length of the chapters are quite good too. Probably the story could have been told with 4-5 seasons easily. But it is what it is. Last, camera work, make up and sound are pretty cool. I can't believe this show started on 2002. On the other hand, seems some characters were not fully developed or look like the writers didn't want to give them credit. But not a big thing. So, overall if you're looking for an excellent cops show, brutal, raw and almost perfect, this one is for you. Now, I'm going to watch The Wire. I want to compare both shows and see which one is better.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • FX Network (United States)
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rampart
    • Filming locations
      • ABC Television Center - 4151 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Television Network
      • Sony Pictures Television
      • The Barn Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 47min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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