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IMDb rating 8.7

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Kjartan Pedersen
rated 10

Next to The Wire and Prison Break this is on par in quality of entertainment.

10 months ago
Critic Season 3 William Thomas
rated 8

...one of the best cop shows on TV.

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Critic Season 6 William Thomas
rated 8

...a short but intense fix of Shaun Ryan’s exceptional cop drama.

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CeciPinamar
rated 10

uno de los mejores policiales que vi, lejos. Excelente

1 year ago
Linda Oksen
rated 9

Fangende krimi serie. Med flere twists.

1 year ago
Arturo Lozano
rated 10

Es una de las mejores series que he visto

9 months ago
Gregorio Supertramp
rated 10

La mejor serie

1 year ago
Allan Gjerulff
rated 8

Meget spændende politi serie, troværdige roller.

4 months ago

Cast & Crew

Shawn Ryan
Director
Shawn Ryan
Writer
Walton Goggins
As Shane Vendrell
CCH Pounder
As Claudette Wyms
Michael Chiklis
As Vic Mackey
Benito Martinez
As David Aceveda
Catherine Dent
As Danielle Sofer

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The Shield is a gripping crime drama that follows the story of Vic Mackey, a corrupt police officer who leads a specialized unit known as the Strike Team. Set in the dangerous streets of Los Angeles, the series takes viewers on a thrilling ride filled with action, suspense, and moral dilemmas. With his rough methods and blurred lines between right and wrong, Mackey (played by Michael Chiklis) is a complex character who will stop at nothing to get the job done. He and his team are engaged in a constant battle against gangs and drug dealers, but their tactics are often questionable, including planting evidence and using excessive force. Despite their controversial methods, the Strike Team is often celebrated for their results, but their actions come at a high cost. The series explores themes of corruption, power struggles, and personal demons that haunt each character. As the story unfolds, viewers are left wondering whether justice will ultimately be served or if corruption will prevail. The Shield features an impressive cast alongside Michael Chiklis, including Walton Goggins as Detective Shane Vendrell and Kenneth Johnson as Detective Curtis "Lemonhead" Lemansky. The show ran for seven seasons from 2002 to 2008 on FX Networks until its critical acclaim led to its eventual syndication on other channels worldwide years later..

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