The Shield any good

bakes0310 · 29 May 2010 at 10:16

I got the whole series in one big boxset on its way, but im not sure if its any good

I still remember watching the very first episode years ago (the only episode ive seen) and it seemed really gritty and not hold back. I still remember seeing the main cop (bold guy) wake some guy around with a phone book.

borich_planner · 29 May 2010 at 10:40

I got through the sopranos, on season 4 of the wire which is awesome, after this is done ill be giving the shield a try

Von Smallhausen · 29 May 2010 at 11:14

It is the best TV show I have seen to date.

I will be astounded if you don't enjoy it.

SDChargers · 29 May 2010 at 11:16

Yep The Shield is unreal!

You will not be disappointed, it is one of the best TV shows out.

reflux · 29 May 2010 at 11:26

It's awesome. I remember the episode in season 4 when they dress up as gang members and rob their own evidence van, proper gripping stuff. When Forest Whitaker joins in season 5 it gets even better. I really must watch the last two series.

Hostile_18 · 29 May 2010 at 11:27

I'm in the same boat at you. Bought the set months ago. Watched the first three episodes few days ago and loved it. Will be interesting to see where the show goes.

Matblack · 29 May 2010 at 11:29

The first episode of the first series is one of the best pieces of the television I have ever seen, the whole story arc is excellent but SE01E1 is a masterpiece.

MB

ElliorR · 29 May 2010 at 11:37

The Shield is up there with The Sopranos for quality. I envy those who haven't seen it all and are in the process. You have some great twists and turns coming your way.

ganesh · 29 May 2010 at 11:37

Probably one of the best, most involved and intense series i've ever seen.

Hostile_18 · 29 May 2010 at 11:37

Matblack said:
The first episode of the first series is one of the best pieces of the television I have ever seen, the whole story arc is excellent but SE01E1 is a masterpiece.

MB

Aye I must admit most shows take episodes to get to a point where you can seriously suprise the audience.

reflux · 29 May 2010 at 11:42

The only thing I would say is bad about it is that it moves so fast its sometimes difficult to follow. Don't watch it if you're tired or distracted

jp_bl_68 · 29 May 2010 at 11:53

It's pretty good. Definitely gritty. But I think it peaked in Season 2.

avec · 29 May 2010 at 12:52

One of the best shows ever made, forget tripe like Lost and Heroes and go for something amazing like The Shield.

It's a rollercoaster ride all the way through to the end and it tends to get more and more intense as each season passes, the stakes get higher and the tension is huge.

Fantastic side characters too, most think it's just about the strike team, but who can forget Dutch and Claudette? A wonderful duo.

Simi · 29 May 2010 at 13:03

The Shield, along with Deadwood and Soprano's is in my top 5 of shows, even though I was sad it ended I'm glad it did as it would have just gotten ridiculous but the makers kept their integrity and gave it a great ending.

As Avec said, the side characters are great too, in fact Dutch is my favourite character in the show!

OminousLatinNoun · 29 May 2010 at 20:32

ganesh said:
Probably one of the best, most involved and intense series i've ever seen.

This.

The Shield is awesome and the ending is just fantastic, i don't think Ive had as much a sense of closure in any other show.

One of the latter series is pretty slow (I think it was 6?) but overall it really is brilliant.

My favorite character in it would probably be Shane Vendrell, didn't really like him at first but some of the latter stuff is just heart wrenching.

tom_e · 29 May 2010 at 20:42

Watched the first couple of series a few years ago and loved it, but stopped watching for some reason so I'm planning on watching it all from the begining over the next few weeks

Tummy · 30 May 2010 at 01:44

Brilliant television.

I'd say it's one of the best if not the best cop shows made.

Such a great show, cast, writing ect ect

Ampeg · 30 May 2010 at 02:09

Loved the show, i did feel it went downhill a little after the third season though. Picked up again toward the end though and those first few seasons were amazing.

Big Kev · 30 May 2010 at 06:52

Von Smallhausen said:
It is the best TV show I have seen to date.

I will be astounded if you don't enjoy it.

I've said the same thing a few times on here, well said Von lad.

Meridian · 30 May 2010 at 09:48

Von Smallhausen said:
It is the best TV show I have seen to date.

I will be astounded if you don't enjoy it.

Admit it: you just wish you could do that stuff at work...

M