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Summary: The best cop show around gets even better!!
Review: Fans of the first season know what an amazing show The Shield is. However, that is the reason that I had doubts about season 2. I mean, with how great season 1 was, it would be kind of hard to top. Season 2 of "The Shield" manages to be even better than the first season. Every moment from the opening episode, to the extremely enjoyable season finale is filled with even more violence, profanity, and controversy. The suspense this season brings is unreal. You see everything from Mackey and his team being heavily investigated to Aciveda aligning himself with Mackey. Season 2 should definately not be missed."The Shield" in my opinion is one of the best shown on TV right now. The FX Network raised the quality of their programming up a notch when they released The Shield onto the air. The thing that I like most about the show, is how realistic it is. It actually feels like you are witnessing what goes on in the real world. The show often showcases acts of violence, nudity, and tons of profanity. That is why the show works. The quality of the show is put above the actual opinion of the viewers. The Shield is also the first cop show that I have seen that actually ties the episodes together. A lot of cop shows are based on what happens from case to case. But with The Shield, you actually have to see every episode to understand what's going on. Michael Chiklis offers one of the best performances I have ever seen with his portrayal of Vic Mackey. The character often toys with your emotions because you will find yourself hating the guy and supporting the guy all at the same time. The rest of the cast is top notch as well, despite being filled with relatively unknown actors. The Shield is the one show that you should definately watch. The disturbing cases, excellent acting, and overall realistic feel push the show to a whole new level of law enforcement television. Watching season 2 of The Shield on DVD is the only way to go. All 13 episodes are provided commercial free and with excellent picture and sound quality. The extras are a sweet bonus because of all the behind the scenes footage that is shown. There are 38 deleted scenes, and tons of commentary from the show's creator Shawn Ryan and the cast. Overall, this is an excellent buy that should not be passed up.
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Summary: The Shield
Review: First off I wasn't to big into the show when it first came on. I had "other stuff" to do instead of sit down and watch the show. It wasn't until FX was showing the reruns every night in a row. I think what drew me to watching it was a brief clip during a commercial when Vic was chasing a guy and the suspect jumped a wooden fence and Vic ran through the fence and tackled the guy.I like the show for its diversity also. You have whites, blacks, latinos, koreans and... people from Armania., And its great how the strike team gets pumped up before a warrant and listen to music. Reminds me of before a football game., I went and bought the dvd set the other day and watched it all from start to end. Believe me it is worth it to beable to watch them and not wait for reruns and not have to worry about commercials. I cannot wait until Season 2 comes out. I dont have the option to get them here. (Germany) We only get to watch AFN and german channels !
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Summary: One of the best shows in recent years
Review: For pure entertainment value The Shield on DVD was worth every dollar spent! Building on its phenomenal first season, The Shield season 2 does not disappoint. Every episode keeps you wanting more. The show continues to develop its wonderful cast characters. Vic, Aceveda, Wyms, and 'Dutch Boy' are fun to watch. I live overseas so I don't get to watch the Shield on prime time, so now I have to wait until Season 3 is released. I can't wait!!!
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Summary: Who thought season 2 could be better?
Review: I certainly didn't think they could top the first season of The Shield. Well, I was mistaken. ...[T]he first episode was a little flat, but suffice to say, as the season plays out, what one thought were unnecessary, time consuming details come full circle. Given how ludicrous tv networks can be, who knows if FX will ever have the lunacy to cancel this show. If, heaven forbid, they do, I can't encourage the purchase of season one AND season two, and any upcoming seasons as well. I have already watched the season one DVD set countless times, and am anxiously awaiting the release of season two. This show makes NYPD Blue look one step above Cop Rock. The acting is beyond superb, while the camera effects, coupled with the soundtrack actually get your heart racing. Add the sinful pleasure of not being too sure whether or not one should be rooting for Vic and the Strike Team. Their tactics may be questionable, but you have to love the results.
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Summary: Simply astonishing, breathtaking
Review: I first started watching the shield when it won the award, but the first time i watched it it was not because of the award but by chance. since then i have not missed a single episode from the second season. the second season was very tense in the sense that you get sucked up in all the problems faced in the episodes. you get to experience things that would seem imposible to get out of, like a murder or money laundering. i would recomend this DVD because the acting from all the people in the series is great and shows that non-recognized actors can take the steps of hollywood anyday!.
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Summary: Worth every Penny & Then some!
Review: I hate TV. I love The Shield. After reading the review written by "A Viewer from LA", I can't add anything more than to say this; if you are going to buy one DVD this year, buy The Shield! I rarely watch TV and never watch reruns, yet I find myself returning the The Shield S1 and S2 DVDs every month or so. The show is so simply extraordinary that each viewing brings a new layer of excitement and enjoyment.
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Summary: Addicting!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I have never seen such an action packed show since the "Sopranos". My husband and I are totally addicted to this show. What makes it better is their stories really happens in real life. They did such an amazin job with this show. Everytime we watch this show, there's always something shocking going on. It deals with life's hardcore issues. Politics, power, money, sex, infidelities... you name it, they deal with it! I hope the STRIKE TEAM will keep on strikin' Absolutely wonderful!!!! You have to see this series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: The best show on tv
Review: I love this show! I missed most of the season due to moving, and somehow had forgotten about it in the shuffle. The dvd's did a great job catching me up on what I missed. I also love the deleted scenes.
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Summary: Vic Mackey's Gang Keeps Jammin'
Review: I often miss the televised episodes of The Shield, so it was a great 13-hour marathon watching the second season DVD last weekend. If you're a fan, this is a must see; if you haven't caught an episode yet, get the first AND second season DVD's and you won't be disappointed. Without giving away plot lines, Vic Mackey, as head of the LAPD's "Farmington" division Strike Team (remember the Ramparts division scandals?) is a complex, almost Shakespearean character,played impeccably by Michael Chiklis. Rooting for him and his corrupt yet noble team feels a lot like cheering Tony Soprano and the Jersey boys, except the Soprano family rarely, if ever, brings down the hardened criminals...they just compete with them. The supporting cast are no slouches either; CCH Pounder is awesome as the righteous yet street-wise Lt. Claudette Wyms. This is cop-drama at its absolute best.
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Summary: Can't stop watching
Review: I watched all 13 episodes in about 2 nights. Enough said.
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