The Shield Season 1 • TV Show
The Shield • TV Show • Rating 8.2 out of 10
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Seasons of The Shield
The Shield currently has 7 seasons and 88 episodes. Most episodes run for around 45 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2008.
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release-radar
Are there new episodes of The Shield coming?
The Shield is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on November 25, 2008. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-MA (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for The Shield
Watch 2 official trailers, teasers and promos for The Shield in one place. These previews span from January 2010 through November 2022, giving you a sense of how the tone and scale of the series has evolved over time. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
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overview
What is The Shield about?
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. It blends crime, drama and action & adventure elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Shawn Ryan.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for The Shield
The Shield has been releasing episodes between March 2002 and November 2008 across 7 seasons. So far there are 88 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. On average, new seasons have arrived roughly once a year (14 months between premieres), which is a common pattern for scripted TV.
cast
Cast and creators of The Shield
The main cast includes Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent and Paula Garcés. Behind the scenes, it is created by Shawn Ryan.
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