The Shield's Final Series

[Section_31]

Starts in August...

 

Excited and gutted in equal measure.

[Remmie]

Scared....to....read.....must....speak....in stilted....fashion...scared....of...spoilers

 

Only seen 2 seasons so far

[Captain]

Best TV I've ever seen.

[kopitegaz]

Starts in August...

 

Excited and gutted in equal measure.

 

The last one? Bastards. I love The Shield.

[Section_31]

The last one? Bastards. I love The Shield.

 

Yeah mate same here!

 

Best to go out on a high though!

[longballs]

Season 5 is Simply the best TV ever made imo.

 

I am exactly the same as you mate; equally excited and gutted that there will be no more. Typical of FX though for delaying it (it was due to start in April). Tvrage have it down as starting in September at the moment but no confirmed date

[Section_31]

Season 5 is Simply the best TV ever made imo.

 

I am exactly the same as you mate; equally excited and gutted that there will be no more. Typical of FX though for delaying it (it was due to start in April). Tvrage have it down as starting in September at the moment but no confirmed date

 

Wasn't that down to the writers' strike? I know Shaun Ryan refused to go on set but not sure if filming was delayed because of it or not.

[longballs]

I am pretty sure that is was FX for this one. They did the same thing on season 6, they delayed it by almost a year to introduce a couple of new shows at the time; firstly Studio 60 and then Dirt.

[Paul]

FX are going to have a red hot summer with the last seasons of The Wire and The Shield as well as Dexter Season 2.

[grazywalker]

FX are going to have a red hot summer with the last seasons of The Wire and The Shield as well as Dexter Season 2.

 

Sky & will be working overtime this summer.

My plan will be to record as many as I can without watching them and then watch about 5 or 6 over a few nights.This is the plan but I do not think I will be able to restrain myself from hitting play before then.

[Section_31]

There's some clips on Youtube from the first episode of season seven, I think they're from FX's website, spoilers obviously.

 

Vic and Ronnie confront Shane (superb)

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Vic and Shane

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Ronnie getting bollocked by Claudette

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[paulie walnuts]

Do we know when it starts yet?

[Crazyhorse7778]

Here's a question for the fans of this show.

 

Should I start watching The Shield now that I've finished The Wire, or will I just be left disappointed that it's not as good.

[philyhamann]

Think its on in a day or two in America. Wednesday or Thursday.

[Elite]

Here's a question for the fans of this show.

 

Should I start watching The Shield now that I've finished The Wire, or will I just be left disappointed that it's not as good.

 

Its equally as good when you get into it.

 

Its a damn shame that my 3 fave shows ever are gonna be gone when the Shield ends. The Wire, The Sopranos and now The Shield.

[Crazyhorse7778]

Its equally as good when you get into it.

 

Cheers, I'll put it on the 'to be downloaded' list.

[Section_31]

Here's a question for the fans of this show.

 

Should I start watching The Shield now that I've finished The Wire, or will I just be left disappointed that it's not as good.

 

As Paul said on here once it's a completely different animal so no, you won't be disappointed.

It's a very close second for me after the wire and easily one of the best shows ever made, I'd also say that the first two episodes of season two are the best television I've ever seen, ever.

 

The Wire is and always has been a slow burner with a load of characters, while the Shield is 'narrower' but moves at 100mph.

 

When you get into the third season and at one point they're tying to bring down gangs while at the same time being chased by the FBI, their own captain and the Armenian mob, you know you're watching a fucking show, it leaves you breathless at times.

Forrest Whitaker in Season five is just fucking unbelieveable, I can't recomend this show highly enough fella.

[philyhamann]

The Shield is like The Wire, but for real men. The Shield seems to have a main plot each season, with each main plot connecting with every other seasons main plot. Each episode usually has a sub-plot or two, usually involve a murder or Vics life.

[Crazyhorse7778]

Sounds excellent, I'll be glad to have another a top quality show to watch having just finished The Wire and The Sopranos.

[bri]

best tv ever.

[philyhamann]

Watching it now, if anyone wants a Megaupload link to the episode PM me.

 

Also I noticed the guy who gave Mackey the picture was a DS9 extra.

[hamstrung]

Right. I bought the Wire partly because of all the raving on this place, so I'll buy this as well.

 

Is it a HBO thingy too?

[philyhamann]

No, The Wire is more realistic and more character driven. The Shield has sub-plots each episode, along with an inter-connecting plot throughout seasons and is a lot more action orientated. I prefer The Shield.

[Section_31]

Right. I bought the Wire partly because of all the raving on this place, so I'll buy this as well.

 

Is it a HBO thingy too?

 

Watch this mate, fan-made trailer, just about covers all the bases! Corrupt anti-gang unit in LA who rob stuff but also get shit done, does what it says on the tin!

 

[YOUTUBE]DOHXl8GMdrc[/YOUTUBE]

[aikido]

I just finished watching Season 6. It's a pity the show is drawing to a close. Vince is an amazing character. Even though he's corrupt, you get a sense that he does more good than bad. I cannot wait to see how it all goes down in Season 7. Hat's off to FX. Best cop drama on T.V. this decade.