The Shield - The Complete First Season

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The Shield is a crime drama that premiered on FX in 2002, created by Shawn Ryan and directed by Clark Johnson, D.J. Caruso, and Guy Ferland. The series follows an unconventional police unit in the Farmington district of Los Angeles, where Detective Vic Mackey and his Strike Team operate in morally gray areas to combat crime and protect their precinct. Their methods put them at odds with Captain Aceveda and other officers, creating tension throughout the department. The first season explores the complicated dynamics between ambitious cops, conflicted rookies, and the consequences of bending the rules.

This is a 4-disc DVD set containing all 13 episodes of the first season, with a total runtime of 10 hours. Rated TV-MA for mature content, the series was released by FX Network and features an ensemble cast including Michael Chiklis, Benito Martinez, Catherine Dent, CCH Pounder, and David Marciano. The show established itself as groundbreaking television that pushed the boundaries of basic cable drama. Own this pivotal first season on physical media at a used price.