The Shield is a police drama series created by Shawn Ryan which is known for its display and portrayal of corrupt police officers. Generally, the show entails themes such as gang warfare, community’s distrust of police, drugs, and other social and political issues, breaking though the conventional police plot.
Throughout the series The Shield, characters depict both vice and virtue. Moreover, the show is structured to be set in a morally confusing world where the good and the bad clashes everyday. The cast includes Michael Chiklis as Det. Vic Mackey, Benito Martinez as Captain David Aceveda, and CCH Pounder as Det. Claudette Wyms.
The Shield is produced by Shawn Ryan and Scott Brazil. It airs Tuesdays at 10:00 PM on FX.
-Kris, BuddyTV Staff Columnist