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Best TV Shows Guide: Why The Shield Still Matters

A TMDB-backed guide to The Shield, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
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The Shield (2002) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The law is just a suggestion.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

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

About 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.

More like The Shield

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shield?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the 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

Is this The Shield guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Sources

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