The Shield
2002 | 7 seasons | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Saturday Special
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92/100), it ran for 7 seasons and audiences rate it highly (8.2/10). A strong pick for the weekend.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
8.2/10 from 918 viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
7 seasons
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
452K Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
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Trailer
Cast & crew
Created by Shawn Ryan
- Michael ChiklisVic Mackey
- Catherine DentDanielle 'Danny' Sofer
- Paula GarcésTina Hanlon
- Walton GogginsShane Vendrell
- Michael JaceJulien Lowe
- Jay KarnesHolland 'Dutch' Wagenbach
- Benito MartinezDavid Aceveda
- David MarcianoSteve Billings
- CCH PounderClaudette Wyms
- Cathy Cahlin RyanCorrine Mackey