The Shield (2002)

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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.

• Released: 2002-03-12
• Genres: Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
• Seasons: 7, 88 episodes
• Episode length: 45m
• Network: FX
• Status: Ended
• TMDB rating: 8.2/10 from 903 votes

Created by Shawn Ryan.

Top 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

Full cast & crew

Where to watch The Shield

• United States: stream on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
• India: stream on VI movies and tv
• Canada: buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: stream on BINGE, Foxtel Now; watch free on 10; buy on Apple TV Store

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