The Shield (2002–2008)
The law is just a suggestion.
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TMDb8.2/10· 855 votesAbout The Shield
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.
Cast of The Shield
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
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