Does Dennis Leary write it? I think thats his show... (if it isnt just ignore me, but if it is I ALWAYS MISS IT--i want to see that show so badly! dennis leary is GOD!)
Weird - I've wanted to watch it, too. But it's one of those shows that I never know exactly when it's on, so I always miss it. Something to do with it being on FX, buried among all those reruns, I guess.
However, they do run repeats a couple of times throughout the week. As they say, check your local listings...
I think they rerun it on Friday and Sunday nights.
But here's the cool thing: starting last night (Wednesday), they're running all episodes (12, I believe) in order, two a night, starting a 10pm, followed by another episode at 11pm.
Last night was the pilot and second episode, tonight will be episodes 3 and 4, and continuing on over the next 4 days or so, leading up to Tuesday's season finale.
So now would be an EXCELLENT time, because in the space of about 4-5 days, you can catch the entire series. Set your VCR!
I seem drawn to cop/crime shows (see initial post) and this one is so unique in that the good guys aren't always good. Like it or not, it probably depicts the gray area and moral ambiguity cops face and deal with better than any other show.
Definitely not always a "root for the good guys" show, because sometimes they're worse than the criminals. But it's well-written and acted and seems so gritty and real.
Like "CSI", it has a very cinematic, captivating filming style and "look" to it. Combined with the music, editing, action, dialog, etc. it makes for an extremely entertaining and thought-provoking hour of TV.
In my opinion anyway.
Michael Chiklis is the guy's name and he's great in this show, as is the whole cast.
Up to this show, "NYPD Blue" was the groundbreaker in language, violence, nudity, etc. on TV. "The Shield", however, makes "NYPD Blue" look like an NBC "must see" sitcom.
It's VERY raw, to say the least. But I don't find it gratuitous or tacky. It just seems like you're watching a documentary or are a fly on the wall at a tough L.A. police precinct.
err i think im thinking of a differnt show <img src="graemlins/embarrassed.gif" border="0" alt="[Embarrassed]" /> whoops... havent even heard of the sheild, i'll check it out I guess
Edit: oh and pscates, your link doesnt work <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
I haven't seen FX since I moved from MA up to NH in July. My cable company (Charter) doesn't carry it. I have digital too, and still no FX. I still get more channels than I did, and much better internet service than Adelphia used to provide. Maybe FX will be coming soon now that Charter has bought out Adelphia.
Sounds like an interesting show. I haven't really watched 'network TV' in years, just a show here or there. I'm still waiting for shows to improve again. The 'mold' on the current sitcoms really needs to be broken.
Vic Mackey owns all of your punk asses. Michael Chicklis is a bad mofo. Great writing, great acting. Funnyass humor. The show has it all. Must see, dammit.
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However, they do run repeats a couple of times throughout the week. As they say, check your local listings...
I think they rerun it on Friday and Sunday nights.
But here's the cool thing: starting last night (Wednesday), they're running all episodes (12, I believe) in order, two a night, starting a 10pm, followed by another episode at 11pm.
Last night was the pilot and second episode, tonight will be episodes 3 and 4, and continuing on over the next 4 days or so, leading up to Tuesday's season finale.
So now would be an EXCELLENT time, because in the space of about 4-5 days, you can catch the entire series. Set your VCR!
I seem drawn to cop/crime shows (see initial post) and this one is so unique in that the good guys aren't always good. Like it or not, it probably depicts the gray area and moral ambiguity cops face and deal with better than any other show.
Definitely not always a "root for the good guys" show, because sometimes they're worse than the criminals. But it's well-written and acted and seems so gritty and real.
Like "CSI", it has a very cinematic, captivating filming style and "look" to it. Combined with the music, editing, action, dialog, etc. it makes for an extremely entertaining and thought-provoking hour of TV.
In my opinion anyway.
Michael Chiklis is the guy's name and he's great in this show, as is the whole cast.
Up to this show, "NYPD Blue" was the groundbreaker in language, violence, nudity, etc. on TV. "The Shield", however, makes "NYPD Blue" look like an NBC "must see" sitcom.
It's VERY raw, to say the least. But I don't find it gratuitous or tacky. It just seems like you're watching a documentary or are a fly on the wall at a tough L.A. police precinct.
Character rundowns, plot recaps, etc.
Edit: oh and pscates, your link doesnt work <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
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<strong>Just curious.
It's replaced "CSI", "NYPD Blue" and the dearly departed "X Files" as my favorite TV show.
Anyone else watch it?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yep. Great show. The thing I love the most about it is the moral ambiguity of Michael Chiklis' character.
I haven't seen FX since I moved from MA up to NH in July. My cable company (Charter) doesn't carry it. I have digital too, and still no FX. I still get more channels than I did, and much better internet service than Adelphia used to provide. Maybe FX will be coming soon now that Charter has bought out Adelphia.
Sounds like an interesting show. I haven't really watched 'network TV' in years, just a show here or there. I'm still waiting for shows to improve again. The 'mold' on the current sitcoms really needs to be broken.
<strong>Edit: oh and pscates, your link doesnt work
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It works fine for me. I tried it using both OmniWeb and Mozilla.
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It works fine for me. I tried it using both OmniWeb and Mozilla.</strong><hr></blockquote>
weird, works for me now too, but if I try and close the window IE in 9.2 freezes <img src="graemlins/oyvey.gif" border="0" alt="[No]" />
I WOULD LOVE TO WATCH THE SHIELD RE-RUNS AND SONS OF ANARCHY PAST SEASONS WISH THEY WOULD RUN THOSE
And yesterday's thread necro record is, unbelievably, shattered.