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The Shield

The Shield

The law is just a suggestion.

20028.17 Seasons88 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Produced by Kurt Sutter, Adam Fierro, Michael Chiklis
NetworksFX

Top Cast

Michael Chiklis

Michael Chiklis

Vic Mackey

Catherine Dent

Catherine Dent

Danielle 'Danny' Sofer

Paula Garcés

Paula Garcés

Tina Hanlon

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Shane Vendrell

Michael Jace

Michael Jace

Julien Lowe

Jay Karnes

Jay Karnes

Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach

Benito Martinez

Benito Martinez

David Aceveda

David Marciano

David Marciano

Steve Billings

CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Claudette Wyms

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Corrine Mackey

Themes & Keywords

robberypolice brutalitymayordrug dealergangdirty coppolice corruptionlos angeles, californiadrugspolice detectivedeathcriminal investigationlapdgrimmexican cartelintensebrutal violence

About The Shield

The Shield is a crime, drama, action & adventure series that first aired in 2002 exploring themes of robbery, police brutality, mayor, drug dealer, gang, dirty cop. it stars Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés. 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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