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The Shield

2002 · 7 Seasons · Ended

TV-MA Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure

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.

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Top Cast & Crew

Shawn Ryan Creator
Michael Chiklis Vic Mackey
Catherine Dent Danielle 'Danny' Sofer
Paula Garcés Tina Hanlon
Walton Goggins Shane Vendrell
Michael Jace Julien Lowe
Jay Karnes Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach
Benito Martinez David Aceveda
David Marciano Steve Billings
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Frequently asked questions about The Shield

Where can I watch The Shield?

The Shield is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is The Shield about?

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.

Who stars in The Shield?

The Shield stars Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés, Walton Goggins, and Michael Jace.

How many seasons of The Shield are there?

The Shield has 7 seasons and is ended.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated August 2026.