The Shield (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 2002, The Shield is a crime, drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Shield stars Michael Chiklis as Vic Mackey, Catherine Dent as Danielle 'Danny' Sofer, Paula Garcés as Tina Hanlon and Walton Goggins as Shane Vendrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Shield sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shield page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shield tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shield (2002)?
- In US, The Shield is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shield worth watching?
- The Shield holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shield?
- The Shield stars Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés, Walton Goggins and Glenn Close.
- When was The Shield released?
- The Shield was released in 2002.