Production Companies: The Barn Productions, MiddKid Productions, Fox Television Network
Producers: Shawn Ryan, Glen Mazzara, Scott Brazil
Creator: Shawn Ryan
For the past seven seasons of The Shield, corrupt detective Vic Mackey has patrolled the gang-ridden streets of the fictional “Farmington” district of Los Angeles. Following the FX network style of glorifying sociopathic anti-heroes, Vic Mackey does things “his way” -- breaking bones, stealing drug money and murdering criminals in cold blood. Assisting Vic are Strike Team members Shane Vendrell and Ronnie Gardocki.
Foul language is frequent and extremely graphic. Words like “goddamn,” “asshole” and “shit” and dialogue such as “I'm sure those fat white guards in double-D block already have a cum-stained towel with your name on it” being common. Violence is explicit and bloody, and sex and nudity have been openly depicted.
The Shield is not recommended for viewers under age 18.
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Show may include gratuitous
sex, explicit dialogue, violent content, or obscene language, and is
unsuitable for children.
The show contains
adult-oriented themes and dialogue that may be inappropriate for
youngsters.
Family-friendly show
promoting responsible themes and traditional values.
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