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Genre | Crime drama / Police procedural |
Created by | Shawn Ryan |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 7 |
No. of episodes | 88 (list of episodes) |
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Running time | 45–67 minutes |
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Network | FX |
Release | March 12, 2002 November 25, 2008 | –
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The Shield is an American crime drama television series created by Shawn Ryan that aired on FX from March 12, 2002, to November 25, 2008. The series is known for its portrayal of corruption and moral ambiguity within a fictional Los Angeles police precinct, particularly focusing on the Strike Team, a special unit of detectives led by the ruthless and morally conflicted Detective Vic Mackey (played by Michael Chiklis).[1][2]