Should you watch The Shield?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
The Shield
Series · 2002
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.
The sides of The Shield
- A corrupt detective running his own crew
- A Los Angeles precinct called the Barn
- A cover-up that keeps growing
The Shield is good for you if…
- you like following Vic Mackey even as he does the unforgivable.
- you like a cover-up tightening around the Strike Team season after season.
- you like cops, gangs and politicians trading favors.
The Shield is bad for you if…
- you can't stand brutal, close-up police violence.
- seven seasons is too much for you.
About: corruption · loyalty · guilt
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