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12 March 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
Conscience is a killer morePlot:
The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking... moreAwards:
Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 10 wins & 39 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(108 articles)
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I thought i'd seen it all moreUS TV Schedule:
| Fri. July 17 | 3:00 AM | SPIKETV | Baptism by Fire | ||
| Fri. July 24 | 3:00 AM | SPIKETV | Back to One | #6.3 |
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 11 of 193)| Michael Chiklis | ... | Detective Vic Mackey / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008) | |
| Catherine Dent | ... | Officer Danielle Sofer / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008) | |
| Walton Goggins | ... | Detective Shane Vendrell / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008) | |
| Michael Jace | ... | Officer Julien Lowe / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008) | |
| Jay Karnes | ... | Detective Holland Wagenbach (89 episodes, 2002-2008) | |
| Benito Martinez | ... | David Aceveda / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008) | |
| CCH Pounder | ... | Detective Claudette Wyms / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008) | |
| Cathy Cahlin Ryan | ... | Corrine Mackey (83 episodes, 2002-2008) | |
| David Rees Snell | ... | Detective Ronnie Gardocki (83 episodes, 2002-2008) | |
| Kenny Johnson | ... | Detective Curtis Lemansky (66 episodes, 2002-2007) | |
| David Marciano | ... | Detective Steve Billings / ... (42 episodes, 2005-2008) |
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60 minCountry:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Finland:K-18 (DVD rating) | Germany:18 (DVD rating) | Argentina:16 | Hungary:16 | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:18 | UK:15 (most episodes) | UK:18 (some episodes) | Norway:15 | Denmark:15 | Sweden:15 | Finland:K-18 | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | New Zealand:R16 (DVD rating) | Singapore:M18 | USA:TV-MAFun Stuff
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The Barn is a deconsecrated church. moreQuotes:
Vic Mackey: Partner up with a criminal? I can name one flaw in that plan.Shane Vendrell: Only one?
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I never wrote a review on IMDb, but after reading that many bad reviews about The Shield i felt i had to do this. In fact all that reviews kept me from seeing The Shield for a long time.
But now that i am through with all Lost and 24 Seasons, seen The Wire twice, had a good time with Oz it was time for something new, so i finally gave The Shield a chance.
And i can tell you it's one hell of a ride, i was hooked after seeing the first episode. I would even compare the series to The Wire, it is different of course and doesn't focus so much on the social aspects, it goes more for the action.
It's got all you need, corrupt cops, drugs, violence, betrayal, good detective work (homicide team) and even some hot chicks occasionally ;) So my conclusion is that if you like quality series with a persistent plot and cliffhangers like The Wire, Lost, Sopranos or Oz go for this one you won't regret it! It will keep you on the edge of your seat for a long time.
And i really can't understand where all those bad reviews are coming from... go check The Shield out for yourself!