The Shield(2002)
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The Shield Synopsis
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 Shield (2002) is a crime, drama and action & adventure series that premiered on March 12, 2002, spanning 7 seasons and 88 episodes. It stars Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés and Walton Goggins. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 898 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2002-03-12
- Last aired:
- 2008-11-25
The Shield (2002) Trailer
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The Shield Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Shield.
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The Shield Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Chiklis
as Vic Mackey
Catherine Dent
as Danielle 'Danny' Sofer
Paula Garcés
as Tina Hanlon
Walton Goggins
as Shane Vendrell
Michael Jace
as Julien Lowe
Jay Karnes
as Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach
Benito Martinez
as David Aceveda
David Marciano
as Steve Billings
CCH Pounder
as Claudette Wyms
Cathy Cahlin Ryan
as Corrine Mackey
David Rees Snell
as Ronnie Gardocki
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The Shield Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 898 ratings.
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The Shield – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Shield?
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The Shield (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Shield are there?
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The Shield has 7 seasons and 88 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 12, 2002.
Is The Shield still running?
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No. The Shield is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 25, 2008.
Who is in the cast of The Shield?
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The Shield (2002) stars Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés, Walton Goggins and Michael Jace. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Shield any good?
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The Shield (2002) is rated 8.2 out of 10 from 898 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime, drama and action & adventure series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Shield trailer?
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The official The Shield trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.