Why it may be worth watching
- The Shield combines Crime and Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés.
- Viewers currently rate it 8.2/10 from 922 votes.
TV series
The Shield
The law is just a suggestion.
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.
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Cast
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
David Rees SnellRonnie Gardocki
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Best suited to viewers looking for Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure. The available catalogue spans 7 seasons.
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Themes and topics
robberypolice brutalitymayordrug dealergangdirty coppolice corruptionlos angeles, california
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