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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
To be honest, I never thought that The Shield could live up to the expectations set by the premier episode. I was so incredibly wrong. The first year of The Shield completely blew my doors off. Non stop action, great plotting, dialogue and the acting was top notch. Other than the birth of my sons, those thirteen hours were the best I spent that year. It had to go downhill though, right? The second season would be the one where Ryan and company would resort to the tired conventions of police drama and my new favorite show would lose it's edge. Happily- Wrong again.
Season two developed the characters of Mackey and his crew to new levels. If you haven't seen the show I won't ruin anything for you, but everyone is put through the wringer in these thirteen episodes. We get political intrigue, interoffice machinations, great police drama with healthy doses of sex and violence. Unfortunately that's what most people focus on.
Chicklis deserved the Emmy for the quiet moments as well as the brutal ones. This actor has got a slow burn like no other. There are moments where he says nothing but we can tell all the alternatives he is running through his head by simply looking at his eyes and physicality. This season brings Mackey to a crossroads where he has to make some serious decisions about where his life is headed and we feel every emotion he is going through thanks to this beautiful, bald man.
That having been said, this is not a series for the faint of heart. There are scenes of physical torture, violence against women, hostage situations and raw sex. You are forewarned.
If your stomach can take a brutal, skillfully written, brilliantly acted police drama there is no better way to take up space in your DVD player than The Shield.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By JavaTom
Format:DVD
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Robert T.
Format:DVD
The Shield's second season did something nobody expected-achieved higher greatness than the first season. Absolutely phenominal series, a must-own boxset.
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Addicting!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have never seen such an action packed show since the "Sopranos". My husband and I are totally addicted to this show. Read more
Published on July 10 2004 by Wondergirl517
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still getting better
After buying season 1 I enjoyed every episode and got season 2 right away. This season was even more compelling then the first with Vic facing off with a Mexican drug/gang lord... Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by "balancedma"
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it.
if you like the shield, this season was just as good as season 1. the 3rd season is on now and it is also very good. this show rocks!
Published on April 20 2004 by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best show on tv
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. Read more
Published on April 19 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent second season / a reasonably good DVD package
The second season package of The Shield does justice to it. As far as I could tell, actor commentaries are less frequent on this one than on the 1st season set - with more from... Read more
Published on Mar 21 2004 by Thomas Veil
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Intense!!!!
If you are sick of the usual good cop shows, and want a different type of bad "good guy" to cheer for.... This is for you, every episode suprised me!!! Read more
Published on Mar 16 2004 by "nickpusmc"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great shows & Good DVDs
My husband is hooked on the Sopranos, which I do not enjoy, so when he tried to tempt me into the Shield, I balked. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004 by KAL-03
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely The BEST show on!
The Shield is arguably the best Cop Drama show on the Cable! It has become so popular in Canada they have added a 2nd. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2004 by "peteofcanada"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best show on cable?
I watched The Shield one night on FX after hearing some good news. I was amazed. I then watched almost all of season 1 and got the DVD set of Season 1 for christmas. Read more
Published on Feb 20 2004 by SenorDongo
5.0 out of 5 stars
HOT -The Best Show on TV
The second season of The Shield was HOT!. I loved every minute of it. If you like on the edge drama, this boxed set is for you. I have passed it on to friends who love it as well! Read more
Published on Feb 3 2004
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