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The Shield

Name: The Shield
Genre: Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
Cast: Michael Chiklis, Walton Goggins, CCH Pounder, Jay Karnes, Catherine Dent

Taste attributes: action & adventurecrimedramathrillerdetectiveadventureunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardysocial commentarytroubled leads

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"Does the end, justify the means?"

Boxlist takeHeavy and layered: an unsavoury crime series, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

8.1/10

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Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it

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Synopsis

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.

Synopsis: TMDB