"The Shield" (2002) TV series 2002-2008

Creator:

Shawn Ryan

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Release Date:

12 March 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Conscience is a killer

Plot:

The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking...

Plot Keywords:

Police | Death | Bar | Criminal Investigation | Shoot

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 10 wins & 39 nominations

Cast

Michael Chiklis	...	Detective Vic Mackey (89 episodes, 2002-2008)
Catherine Dent	...	Officer Danni 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	...	Captain 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)

Also Known As:

Rampart (USA) (working title)
The Barn (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

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) | Denmark:15 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | Finland:K-18 | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | New Zealand:R16 (DVD rating) | Singapore:M18 | USA:TV-MA

Filming Locations:

ABC Television Center - 4151 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Fox Television Network

Trivia:

The average episode is filmed in seven days.

Quotes:

Captain Monica Rawling: Let me guess - you're either with Vic Mackey or you're against him.
Vic Mackey: Keeps things simple.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Screenwipe: (#2.1)" (2006)

The Shield is superb

I think the Shield is excellent and has a huge fan base in the UK. In my opinion it's up there with the Sopranos as the best thing on TV certainly in the UK. Obviously I can't comment on US television. I love the documentary style of filming and can't get enough of the whole thing. It's just a shame that we have to wait so long to see the new series here as we are well behind you in the US. I usually buy them on DVD to save waiting. I really can't believe anyone being critical of this show. You should see some of the stuff that's broadcast in England if you want to see rubbish. The Shield really is top class and long may it continue.