IMDb > "The Shield" (2002)
"The Shield"
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

"The Shield" (2002) More at IMDbPro »TV series 2002-2008

Photos (see all 167 | slideshow) Videos (see all 13)
"The Shield" (2002): Season 5: Episode 10 -- Clip: Season 5 - Episode 9 - SMOKED
"The Shield" (2002): Season 5: Episode 10 -- Clip: Season 5 - Episode 7 - MAN INSIDE
"The Shield" (2002): Season 5: Episode 10 -- Clip: Season 5 - Episode 6 - RAP PAYBACK
"The Shield" (2002): Season 5: Episode 10 -- Clip: Season 5 - Episode 4 - TAPA BOCA
"The Shield" (2002): Season 5: Episode 10 -- Clip: Season 5 - Episode 3 - JAILBAIT

Overview

User Rating:
8.9/10   2,666 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 10% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Creator:
Contact:
View company contact information for The Shield on IMDbPro.
Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 full episode list
Release Date:
12 March 2002 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Conscience is a killer more
Plot:
The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking... more
Awards:
Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 10 wins & 39 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(270 articles)
'Underworld' Gets New Writing Blood
 (From CinemaSpy. 22 November 2009, 9:05 PM, PST)

John Hlavin to write 'Underworld 4'
 (From screeninglog. 22 November 2009, 3:34 PM, PST)

User Comments:
helluva good show.... more (313 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 11 of 195)

Michael Chiklis ... Detective Vic Mackey (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Catherine Dent ... Officer Danni Sofer / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Walton Goggins ... Detective Shane Vendrell (89 episodes, 2002-2008)
Michael Jace ... Officer Julien Lowe / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Jay Karnes ... Detective Holland Wagenbach / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Benito Martinez ... Captain David Aceveda / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

CCH Pounder ... Detective Claudette Wyms / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Cathy Cahlin Ryan ... Corrine Mackey (83 episodes, 2002-2008)

David Rees Snell ... Detective Ronnie Gardocki / ... (83 episodes, 2002-2008)

Kenny Johnson ... Detective Curtis Lemansky (66 episodes, 2002-2007)
David Marciano ... Detective Steve Billings / ... (42 episodes, 2005-2008)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Rampart (USA) (working title)
The Barn (USA) (working title)
more
Runtime:
60 min
Country:
Language:
Colour:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The uniformed officers originally wore realistic LAPD-style badges over their left breast, which is standard in the real Los Angeles Police Department, as it is symbolically over the heart. After criticism from the real LAPD over the show's depiction of corrupt cops, the badges were replaced with less realistic badges which were worn over the right breast, starting midway through the first season. more
Quotes:
Claudette Wyms: Since when do you speak Spanish?
Holland Wagenbach: I'm taking a class... I work in Los Angeles. Not knowing the language was limiting me from being the best detective I could be.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Weeds: Bill Sussman (#3.5)" (2007) more

FAQ

How graphic is The Shield?
What is ICE?
When Vic was confessing, couldn't he have altered some of the facts to exclude Ronnie? Among other things?
more
30 out of 54 people found the following comment useful.
helluva good show...., 16 July 2009
10/10
Author: (faithnomore70@hotmail.com) from Denmark

it's been a long time, since I've been posting on IMDb.. but this show is absolutely worth watching.

There were some slow yawn-full moments and episodes and a couple of overacting moments through-out the latest episodes, but some of the best parts are done in between moments, when CCH Pounder and Michael Chicklis are meeting on, face to face. It gives a real intense character-play and dispute amongst these two qualified actors and critical claims when it comes to corrupt environmental-issues. The guest-appearances were a big plus for this show also. Whitaker played his part with an emotional yet troubled authority-figure, craving to do whatever he could with his part of that show. I never expected Glenn Close to pull off a role, in the shield..that was really unexpected, but well done, after all.

This show portrays that, intensity doesn't always need gigantic action sequences or unrealistic special effects...it tries to deliver some sort of street value or real aspects of what it feels like, if the viewer were actually present, during busts and interrogations. The shaky cam, is shaky for that reason alone, makes you feel a part of the show. 10/10 nice song at the end credit suits the small memorable montage ;)

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (313 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "The Shield" (2002)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
The Shield helps to cope with work. joeymabile-1
Are the Sony DVDs still edited for content like the Fox DVDs were? Spoofer82
Man, I feel so bad for Lem... QuickFlixster
5 favorite episodes invincible-Zod2468
Rank the Seasons No_Name539
I'd submit this to the goof section of the shield if it existed QuickFlixster
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Crash Training Day Underworld U.S.A. Wonderland Lethal Weapon 4
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Full cast and crew Company credits
External reviews News articles IMDb TV section
IMDb Crime section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button