The Shield ..FINAL SEASON 9/2

[flavopop]

Final Season starts 9/2/08.. If your a fan check out fxnetwroks shield site...

http://fxnetwork.com/shows/originals/the_shield/

Great interviews among the cast members and also a bunch of clips fom the upcoming season...Cant wait to watch the end of one of TV's best Series EVER!!!!

[WhistlePig]

Oh boy!! Can't wait! I love this show.

[Furtherman]

The Shield Finale: "It's What Vic Mackey Deserves" (http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/Fall-Tv-Preview/800043280)

http://community.tvguide.com/servlet/ImgServlet?mx=220&attachImage=true&contentType=image%2Fjpeg&attachment=800018554&crop=false

"I was very concerned about ending it properly," says series creator Shawn Ryan. "To me, it feels like a graduation where you did well in school." Ryan tried to avoid writing an ending that departed radically from the show's essential character. "It will feel like The Shield," he says cryptically, mentioning that in preparation to end the crooked-cop drama, he studied the finales of shows that he admires, including The Sopranos' controversial fade to black.

"There will be no mixed reviews; you will get your money's worth," says David Marciano, who plays Det. Steve Billings, of the ending.

[TonyStark]

I just saw an interview with Michael Chiklis:

http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view.bg?articleid=1112843
He's talking about how he felt depressed after the show ended. Funny, because I know I'm going to feel the same thing after this year!

[PD]

I see cablevision just added F/X HD.
anyone know if they started filming The Shield in HD?

[JimBeam]

I looked up the song that they were playing over the teaser trailer and got one from a group called Black Lab called " This Night " but now I heard another one.

Saying something like " ... this may be our last farewell ride ... ".

Any ideas ?

[JimBeam]

OK now that I Googled it again I see there's a Beck song called " Farewell Ride " that they are also using.

[PD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk7MtK-nqjA&feature=related

[ChrisTheCop]

I looked up the song that they were playing over the teaser trailer and got one from a group called Black Lab called " This Night " but now I heard another one.

Saying something like " ... this may be our last farewell ride ... ".

Any ideas ?

OK now that I Googled it again I see there's a Beck song called " Farewell Ride " that they are also using.

Indeed.
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[Furtherman]

November 25 will be the final episode date for FX's The Shield, per Variety. The seventh and final season kicks off September 2.

13 episodes.

[earthbrown]

cantt wait!!!


K

[TonyStark]

Read the kickoff date earlier today. I will be glued to the Shield every Tuesday. I'm really glad there haven't been many plot spoilers because I know I'm going to be blown away when I watch it live.

[zildjian361]

great show will Mackey survive?:nono:

[Furtherman]

great show will Mackey survive?:nono:

Either jail or he goes out in a blaze of glory I'd imagine.

[TonyStark]

Either jail or he goes out in a blaze of glory I'd imagine.
Well, with the rumors that "Vic gets what he deserves" I'm not sure what to think. On the one hand I think that could mean that he gets a chance at revenge for Lem's death or that he finally gets what's coming his way from killing Terry in the first episode...:wacko:

[flavopop]

Im so friggin torn...I cant wait to watch it but the thought of THE SHIELD being over makes me wanna cry. I FUCKIN LOVE THIS SHOW!!! Im down with the 1-9 er's and bizlats 4 eva!...lol

The acting on this show is tits wigglin every year. Glenn Close came on and was awesome, Forest Whitaker was UNREAL! Anthony Anderson as Antwan Mithcell was SICK!

The regular cast just got better and better each year. The writing never dropped off. I sure hope they dont shit the bed like the Sopranos, I doubt they will.

PEACE!:smoke:

[ChrisTheCop]

We all love Vic Mackey, but in the end, he's a criminally corrupt cop.

My guess is he finally ends up in prison. That is, afterall, what he deserves.

If he gets killed, thered be too many questions. He'd be someone's victim.

I say, arrested, full confession to avoid death penalty, and life in prison for our man Mac.

[flavopop]

I agree with ya Chris. Vic to jail... One thing does intrigue me, in the clips of the upcoming season, they show Ronnie just pumping bullets downward into someone or something, anyone wanna venture a guess??? Shane maybe? Or too easy?

[ChrisTheCop]

I agree with ya Chris. Vic to jail... One thing does intrigue me, in the clips of the upcoming season, they show Ronnie just pumping bullets downward into someone or something, anyone wanna venture a guess??? Shane maybe? Or too easy?

Ronnie gets clipped for killing Shane; spills the beans on all things Mackey.

Or maybe Ronnies just shooting a dog.

[PD]

We all love Vic Mackey, but in the end, he's a criminally corrupt cop.

My guess is he finally ends up in prison. That is, afterall, what he deserves.


I'm not really disagreeing with you, but what makes this show is that it isn't that simple; the "good" people have flaws and the "bad" people have redeeming values. Vic has done illegal things but he has a sense of morality, as opposed to Shane.

[scottinnj]

I looked up the song that they were playing over the teaser trailer and got one from a group called Black Lab called " This Night " but now I heard another one.

Saying something like " ... this may be our last farewell ride ... ".

Any ideas ?

"Farewell Ride" is by Beck.

[flavopop]

Shane so wants to be like Vic and pull the same shit off as Vic but he just isnt smart enough. I think he does love Vic and could never pull the trigger on him. Im also in the minority when I say I thought Shane really thought he was doing the right thing by dropping the gernade in Lem's lap. It was a horrible and selfish choice, but I believe in his redneck head he thoguht he was doing a solid for the team.

Man Im so amped for this show. I got like 10 people into this show over the last 3 years and they are as retarded for it as I am now. Kinda gay but Im having people over at like 6pm on Tuesday so we can watch the last 3 episodes from season 6...

[ChrisTheCop]

I'm not really disagreeing with you, but what makes this show is that it isn't that simple; the "good" people have flaws and the "bad" people have redeeming values. Vic has done illegal things but he has a sense of morality, as opposed to Shane.

Although youre not really disagreeing with me, I will take a firm stand and agree with YOU!

It is a great show because of that, but the producers/writers have said he gets what he deserves......he doesnt exactly deserve a happy ending. Just sayin.

[TonyStark]

I agree with ya Chris. Vic to jail... One thing does intrigue me, in the clips of the upcoming season, they show Ronnie just pumping bullets downward into someone or something, anyone wanna venture a guess??? Shane maybe? Or too easy?

I think Vic to jail would be a fitting end, but it's important to think; will Vic let himself be taken to jail or do you think he'd go out in a blaze of glory?

Season Premeire's about 11 hours away now!

[PD]

I think Vic to jail would be a fitting end, but it's important to think; will Vic let himself be taken to jail or do you think he'd go out in a blaze of glory?

That's the big thing; I don't think anyone expects him to get "away" with it; its what happens, and who survives.

[flavopop]

2 hours 45 minutes to one last season of GREATNESS! I got my Strike Team Shirt on and Im ready to bust some skulls. I may go round up a couple one-niners in my neighborhood to really get in the mood...lol

Enjoy bahddddies!:clap:

[zildjian361]

10 pm on FX plus a extra 8 minutes, set those season passes.:wink:

[PD]

10 pm on FX plus a extra 8 minutes, set those season passes.:wink:

I was just about to mention that everyone should make sure they record the extra 8 min :smile:

[Dre]

OOOH, 1 hour and a half!

It'd be great to see a big character go down tonight, right in this first episode.

[jauble]

What a great birthday gift...at least tv gets me.

[PD]

"Lem was family"

Bud Light presents "a Salute to the Shield."

Brilliant.

[jauble]

great first episode...wont ruin it for those who tivo'd

[pennington]

It's been so long since the last episode it took a few minutes to get back into the rhythm. I'm going to miss this show.

[King Imp]

Have to say I'm a bit upset that this show isn't in HD. This is the first time I'm getting to watch it since we got FXHD with DirecTV and just assumed this show would be shown in HD. Guess not.

[PD]

Have to say I'm a bit upset that this show isn't in HD. This is the first time I'm getting to watch it since we got FXHD with DirecTV and just assumed this show would be shown in HD. Guess not.

same here; cablevision recently added FX/HD and I was all pumped - it looks better on regular FX.:glurps:

[TonyStark]

Amazing first episode. I don't want to ruin anything so I won't say much. However, Ronnie is the man!

I'm really interested to see how fast word gets back to Vic from Vic's wife now that she knows about the money

[flavopop]

I knew it was gonna be great when SOCIAL DISTORTION was the music blaring in the opening scene as Shane walked up his driveway to find that douche Mara bound and gagged only to get his ass beat by Vic. GREAT MUSIC, GREAT OPENING EPISODE!

best line...Vic, Id never hurt your family......LEM WAS FAMILY!

[ChrisTheCop]

It's been so long since the last episode it took a few minutes to get back into the rhythm. I'm going to miss this show.

Yeah, I had the same feeling. I didnt watch repeats ahead of time, so even during the "previously on.." part I was like...Oh yeah..I forgot that happened"... I'd say 4-5 minutes in, I was ready.

[Furtherman]

What a start to the finish!

The whole Vic-Shane problem is so out of control now I have no idea where it's going to go. The build-up is going to be outrageous.

Billings!! At first I thought they were going to write him off but I'm so glad he's staying. He and Dutch were hilarious last season and I hope to see more of them towards the end.

Dutch and Danny... damn it's been long since last season because I don't remember them hooking up at all...

Amazing first episode. I don't want to ruin anything so I won't say much. However, Ronnie is the man!

Ronnie bothered me a bit. He's always been the rock of the group. He's gone from a little-to-say background character to full involvement in the series... and now... with the thousand yard stare he caught. Could be bad news for Vic. Everybody loves Ronnie - do you want him to turn to the dark side?

[zildjian361]

see ya tomorrow at 10 :wink: the shit is alredy to hit the fan.

[PD]

my DVR caught a 3 minute recap for the first episode that was broadcast at 2:07am sunday; damn nice little surprise.

[ChrisTheCop]

I'm really interested to see how fast word gets back to Vic from Vic's wife now that she knows about the money

According to the tivo promo, Corrine and Cassidy confront Vic, tonight.

[Furtherman]

According to the tivo promo, Corrine and Cassidy confront Vic, tonight.

Corrine and Shane's girl talking together is baaaaad news.

[PD]

when the man from UNCLE are Cruising alvarado looking for Osama, I"ll be sweating some good old fashion, trash talking, american dipshit.

[KC2OSO]

I love Claudette. Great, brief, soliloquy in the interrogation room with the small gang banger. Too bad she'll have to pay for it.
She's overwhelmed just enough to let Vic suck her down with him.

[pennington]

Billings!! At first I thought they were going to write him off but I'm so glad he's staying. He and Dutch were hilarious last season and I hope to see more of them towards the end.

I glad he's back too. Besides comic relief, he's proven twice so far this season he's a good detective.

[Furtherman]

According to the tivo promo, Corrine and Cassidy confront Vic, tonight.

I glad he's back too. Besides comic relief, he's proven twice so far this season he's a good detective.

Cassidy is one messed up kid. Snitchin' on her Dad like that.

But good for Billings keeping it to himself. AND cracking the cinder-block case!

I love Claudette. Great, brief, soliloquy in the interrogation room with the small gang banger. Too bad she'll have to pay for it.
She's overwhelmed just enough to let Vic suck her down with him.

I hope the whole "N-word" thing doesn't play on, because Claudette is too strong to have that weak excuse thrown at her.

How did you want to punch that little gang banger in the face? That kid played it well.


I have a theory about the FBI (I think?) agent, Olivia Murray (played by Laurie Holden).
She's just popped in this season but her intent isn't clear. I'm thinking he'll have a big part in bringing Vic down.

I'm thinking she's the sister of Terry Crowley... who Vic killed in Season 1. Revenge!!!

I'm also loving the Season Recaps I'm guessing they'll four episodes.

[KC2OSO]

I love Claudette. Great, brief, soliloquy in the interrogation room with the small gang banger. Too bad she'll have to pay for it.
She's overwhelmed just enough to let Vic suck her down with him.
Too bad it wasn't a soliloquy deek. Claudette was talking to the gang banger, not to her self.

Anyway, Further, yeah. Some of the N-Word is probably for shock value.

It'll be interesting to see how the FBI angle plays out. Looks to be a good season.

[Soupy_Dreck]

Cassidy is one messed up kid. Snitchin' on her Dad like that.

But good for Billings keeping it to himself. AND cracking the cinder-block case!



I hope the whole "N-word" thing doesn't play on, because Claudette is too strong to have that weak excuse thrown at her.

How did you want to punch that little gang banger in the face? That kid played it well.


I have a theory about the FBI (I think?) agent, Olivia Murray (played by Laurie Holden).
She's just popped in this season but her intent isn't clear. I'm thinking he'll have a big part in bringing Vic down.

I'm thinking she's the sister of Terry Crowley... who Vic killed in Season 1. Revenge!!!

I'm also loving the Season Recaps I'm guessing they'll four episodes.

Too bad it wasn't a soliloquy deek. Claudette was talking to the gang banger, not to her self.

Anyway, Further, yeah. Some of the N-Word is probably for shock value.

It'll be interesting to see how the FBI angle plays out. Looks to be a good season.

I'm pretty sure she's an ICE (immigration and customs enforcement) agent and vic will be banging her within the next few episodes.

[ChrisTheCop]

Usually, I'm impressed with the writers and/or police liaisons on this show.
But there were a couple moments that took me out of it in this one.
When Shane calls a cop he doesnt know "rookie" and thats supposed to make her realize he's more powerful than she, and she does. I dunno why, I just found it silly. Detectives dont boss around cops, theyre equal, and not knowing how she'd react to being called rookie seemed like a weak move on Shane's part. She couldve just as easily turned around, walked in the room and said, "rookie this asshole", closing the door behind her, or called her supervisor and he/she wouldve inquired as to why Shane was there, blowing everything.

Also, when Dutch called in a bus to call in a whole block of people, minorities no less, just to harass/torture them, and leave them laying around the precinct for "24 hours" until they talked. if a black detective cant say the N word, a white one sure cant do that.

And finally, when that guy, who had exhibited anti-female, anti-cop behavior within the last 5 minutes, makes a sudden move, reaching for something behind that door, that sergeant (Claudette?) had every right to draw her gun to protect the three other people in that room. And again, she's a sergeant, no cop gets to act as if the sergeant did anything wrong...to her face anyway. Ok, maybe the later cat fight was realistic, but on the scene, as it happened, to sneer and say basically, "chill the fuck out" was ridiculous to me. I know she's going thru things because of almost getting accosted last week, but in this instance, she acted fine.

I'm the first one to tell someone else to just suspend their disbelief for an hour and enjoy the show, but as I said, this show is usually on the ball with cop attitude, lingo, and procedures.

Oh, and I was glad the Captain got called out on her use of the N word, cause as she was doing it, even though I thought it was appropriate, I said to myself, "His lawyer's RIGHT THERE!!! SHHHH!!!" lol.

[KC2OSO]

Usually, I'm impressed with the writers and/or police liaisons on this show.

And finally, when that guy, who had exhibited anti-female, anti-cop behavior within the last 5 minutes, makes a sudden move, reaching for something behind that door, that sergeant (Claudette?) had every right to draw her gun to protect the three other people in that room. And again, she's a sergeant, no cop gets to act as if the sergeant did anything wrong...to her face anyway. Ok, maybe the later cat fight was realistic, but on the scene, as it happened, to sneer and say basically, "chill the fuck out" was ridiculous to me. I know she's going thru things because of almost getting accosted last week, but in this instance, she acted fine.

Yep. Danny had every right to draw on the fella who reached behind the door. Tina, the younger, seemed to want to turn it turn it racial. Then she got in her Seargent's face. The scene was not believable.
Granted, they put the series in the can in a hurry after the strike. Maybe some leeway there...

[PD]

Still the best damn show on television.

A setup episode, but a lot of good moments.

[Furtherman]

I think I'm even more convinced that Olivia is there to bring down Vic.

Maybe it's nothing, but when she and Vic were talking in the parking lot about busting the Armenians, three cop cars drove slowly by. Surveillance? I know, it's a police station, but something just seemed a little out of place.

And Ronnie! Oh man, do not cross Vic. It seems he's starting to unravel.

[TonyStark]

Still the best damn show on television.

A setup episode, but a lot of good moments.
Agreed...I'm trying not to read anything in this thread because I still haven't watched last nights. Still in the DVR:furious:

[PD]

oh sh**t

never trust blondes.

[jauble]

oh sh**t

never trust blondes.

The only thing that is better than that episode is that my entire house smells of hickory smoked bacon...which was used in a blt before the show.

[Furtherman]

oh sh**t

never trust blondes.

My thoughts exactly when the show ended. WOW... didn't see that one coming, although I did think she was there to get Vic in some way, just not that way.

Vic's kid really needs to be smacked around. Now it looks like she might have something to do with his career ending.

You can see Ronnie is really getting frustrated too.

[earthbrown]

My thoughts exactly when the show ended. WOW... didn't see that one coming, although I did think she was there to get Vic in some way, just not that way.

Vic's kid really needs to be smacked around. Now it looks like she might have something to do with his career ending.

You can see Ronnie is really getting frustrated too.

yep....

so does he try to flip the fed bitch to his side? or off her?

Vic's kid is the ugliest woman I have ever seen.

K

[pennington]

WOW... didn't see that one coming, although I did think she was there to get Vic in some way, just not that way.

I love it when jaded viewers like us are surprised.

One thing nobody's mentioned yet is Shane's wife read the blackmail file Shane had, I could see her turn everybody in for a reward. Also, did you notice when Shane gave Vic the blackmail envelope, he tossed it on a table (the camera specifically showed it). Maybe they walked out and forgot about it? Did someone pick it up (Julien, maybe)?

[PD]

Vic's kid really needs to be smacked around. Now it looks like she might have something to do with his career ending.
I definitely see that. when she brought up Terry's murder, that was not a good sign.
You can see Ronnie is really getting frustrated too.
the "this season on the Shield" after the 1st show indicated this
Ronnie basically says he isn't going down for Vic.

[PD]

Vic's kid is the ugliest woman I have ever seen.

well, her last name IS Chicklis

[jauble]

w00t its tusdee night!!

[Furtherman]

Dutch has a nemesis!

I still don't think Vic (Vincent!) should trust Olivia. Something is still not right.

Good for Ronnie staying on Vic's side. For now.

Nice work Julian. After years of abuse, his character is getting some serious points on the Strike Team. Which makes me think he won't survive the season!

[pennington]

Shane is starting to get smart. This can't be a good thing...

[Furtherman]

Tevon returns?!?! Who saw that coming!

Shane.... Cocky Shane. This is going to get real ugly, real fast.

I still don't trust Olivia.

[KC2OSO]

So did Shane get hit? Things were heading that way at the beginning of the show. Fuk. I fell asleep at I guess around 10:20 because I'm old. Is there a replay?

[Jubjubs]

So did Shane get hit? Things were heading that way at the beginning of the show. Fuk. I fell asleep at I guess around 10:20 because I'm old. Is there a replay?

Looks like it's on again Saturday and Sunday night (http://www.fxnetworks.com/home.php?page=schedule) , so I wont tell you what happenend.

[KC2OSO]

Looks like it's on again Saturday and Sunday night (http://www.fxnetworks.com/home.php?page=schedule) , so I wont tell you what happenend.
Thank you sir.

[pennington]

So did Shane get hit? Things were heading that way at the beginning of the show. Fuk. I fell asleep at I guess around 10:20 because I'm old. Is there a replay?

As Shane was dying, he said "Rosebud". Nobody knew he was referring to his childhood sled...

[pennington]

Tevon returns?!?! Who saw that coming!

And he remembers what happened.

Shane.... Cocky Shane. This is going to get real ugly, real fast.

You almost feel sorry for him, he's trying to fix things. Until you remember he's the one who put a grenade in Lem's lap, put all their sins on paper (which his wife read) and told the Armenians Vic stole their money. I still think that wife of Shane's is going to pull everyone down (and walk off with that $100,000).

I still don't trust Olivia.

The only thing I can think about her, if she's not sincere, is the Fed's are setting Vic up with the help of Aceveda.

[Furtherman]

I still think that wife of Shane's is going to pull everyone down (and walk off with that $100,000).

That is an excellent theory. Her character is just the kind of C to do that.

[SouthSideJohnny]

Tevon returns?!?! Who saw that coming!

I forgot all about him and could barely remember his storyline until he started talking with Shane.

I'm amazed each week at how great this show is. That episode where Shane dropped the grenade in Lem's lap was one of the best tv shows I've ever seen.

I can't wait to see how the last few episodes play out.

[Furtherman]

Another surprise return! That whore played Vic so well, I was waiting for Vic to beat the shit of her.

I think this shows that Vic is losing his grip with the streets. He's doing gangbusters with the suits and feds... but his feelings are getting in the way. His daughter, Shane, and Ronnie (!) are wearing him down.

Nice to see Julian cap that meth dealer.

Ronnie is going to flip. I think he's going to take them both down to save his skin. Shit Ronnie, I figured you'd be the one left standing, but not like this.

Who else are they going to bring back.... what was the one guy's name.. was it Earthquake? Maybe from the 3rd or 4th season who got away into Mexico?

[PD]

Another surprise return! That whore played Vic so well, I was waiting for Vic to beat the shit of her.

I think this shows that Vic is losing his grip with the streets. He's doing gangbusters with the suits and feds... but his feelings are getting in the way. His daughter, Shane, and Ronnie (!) are wearing him down.

Nice to see Julian cap that meth dealer.

Ronnie is going to flip. I think he's going to take them both down to save his skin. Shit Ronnie, I figured you'd be the one left standing, but not like this.

Who else are they going to bring back.... what was the one guy's name.. was it Earthquake? Maybe from the 3rd or 4th season who got away into Mexico?


Shane saying "how's your jaw" was chilling.

Yeah, Vic is hanging on to everything by a thread. don't forget as Danni disappears with his son that will affect him as well.

best show on TV.

[PD]

damn I hate Mara.

[flavopop]

I hear ya PD, shes a filthy C....If I see David Aceveda or Mara on the street I will punch them both in the stomach, then help them up, and tell them what good actors they are for making me hate them...lol

[Furtherman]

I don't think I sat down once during last night's episode.

Holy shit. Could they make it any more tense?

So much for Mara taking off with Shane's money. I was surprised that Vic's ex was going to help him.

I'm glad Ronnie is sticking with Vic - I was beginning to think he'd stray to save his own ass.

And now Vic's on the loose!

What a great f'n episode. One of the best.

[ChrisTheCop]

Agreed. The turning in of his shield was his best and only play. Very good ep,
but why didnt they all jump in their cars and rush to Shane's place the minute he escaped?
I can see why the team wouldnt necessarily want him caught and talking, but not one boss at the barn thought, "get to his house and catch him!"?

Thats a minor gripe though; man, when the hits were going down... I couldnt believe my eyes! Great episode!!!

[pennington]

Another great episode. Who would have guessed Shane would be on the run, wasn't there a coming attraction at the beginning of the season where he goes to Aceveda and and wants to work together with him to bring down Vic?

And Aceveda being pulled into the ICE sting. He'll never be Mayor, he should never have given him that box.

It would be interesting to see a new series with Vic working undercover for ICE. Maybe in a few years after his movie career winds down (and if Vic lives).

[PD]

Agreed. The turning in of his shield was his best and only play. Very good ep,
but why didnt they all jump in their cars and rush to Shane's place the minute he escaped?
I can see why the team wouldnt necessarily want him caught and talking, but not one boss at the barn thought, "get to his house and catch him!"?

Thats a minor gripe though; man, when the hits were going down... I couldnt believe my eyes! Great episode!!!

speaking of minor gripes, It kinda bugged me that after Ronnie and Vic suspected Shane, they didn't keep closer watch on him with when the shooter was in house, and that they didn't try to prevent Shane going out only with a novice (Julian)

[Furtherman]

speaking of minor gripes, It kinda bugged me that after Ronnie and Vic suspected Shane, they didn't keep closer watch on him with when the shooter was in house, and that they didn't try to prevent Shane going out only with a novice (Julian)

They said it was possible that the guy Shane hired had acted on his own.

[WhistlePig]

I finally watched last night's great episode (Tivo'd). I'm actually sad the strike team is finally going down. I've loved how they've just barely gotten away with things all the past seasons, I guess it seems unbelievable their luck has finally run out. I'm going to miss this show!!

[PD]

They said it was possible that the guy Shane hired had acted on his own.

yeah, I saw they weren't sure about Shane, but I'd think they'd watch his moves anyway to be sure.

minor nitpick in a great ep.

[Aggie]

I finally caught up on all the episodes I had recorded. I had a mini-marathon...FANTASTIC!!! Can't wait for tonight and to see how this progresses. Is Shane gonna be dead soon?

[Furtherman]

Is Shane gonna be dead soon?

I can't imagine him surviving, he's gotten too cocky, and his bitch wife isn't helping things either.

But Vic! What a dumb move going to the hospital. And it looks like he's lost his wife for any help or support.

Ronnie might have to go after Shane.

And if that psycho kid kills Dutch.... I might cry. I think the kid's is going to kill his mom.

[pennington]

Vic is done. Everybody's turned on him now, even his ex-wife. Ronnie seems to be the only person who we're not sure about.

Well, they said there wasn't going to be any Soprano's-type ambiguous ending.

[flavopop]

3 EPISODES LEFT AND NO JUICE ON THIS BOARD FOR A WEEK? Im ashamed I waited this long too... I thought watching the Vendrell family unit living as squatters last week was awesome,. First time they lookedlike a real family in the entire show. I honestly cant see how this can end with me enjoying it even abit...Give me some scenarios if you have any..Cyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Furtherman]

I unfortunately missed last week's show and the FX site only shows a three minute rundown of the show. Fuck you FX. Take a tip from ABC.com and show the whole show!

Anyway, I couldn't really tell from the recap, but what did Vic do with the Mexican Businessman who was blackmailing Aceveda. A clip was shown of Vic putting a gun to him telling him that he was sent to kill him.... but then what?

[Aggie]

Vic was sent to kill him by the main cartel guy that's visiting from Mexico. That's how Vic is proving his worth (to the cartel and ICE). He went and put a gun to his head but told him that he was working with ICE and that it was his lucky day. Either cooperate with him and the chick (forgot her name), give her file back and become an informer or die. Otherwise they turn him loose on the street and the cartel will kill him in a second.

One thing I did hear as a theory was if Corinne really is working with Vic and not selling him out. It's a possibility, I don't think it's very likely but you never know. Maybe Vic has more of a plan than we think.

But I think he ends up in jail with all of the thugs he put away. I can't even imagine it but I think that's what happens.

[Furtherman]

Ok cool, thank you Aggie!

Did Oliva (the blond from ICE) get her file back yet? I think that was the last thing she needed and then she could be rid of Vic. I had a feeling all season that she was there to bring him down.

[Aggie]

I don't remember that happening last week. What I just explained happened toward the end of the episode so I don't think they did that yet. Yeah, Olivia has been shady about Vic getting a job with them. We'll see how that pans out.

Furtherman: LOOK HERE FOR SYNOPSIS http://us.imdb.com/title/tt1243828/synopsis

[Furtherman]

Awesome... thank you Aggie!

[1234Dracula]

Ok cool, thank you Aggie!

Did Oliva (the blond from ICE) get her file back yet? I think that was the last thing she needed and then she could be rid of Vic. I had a feeling all season that she was there to bring him down.

I don't remember that happening last week. What I just explained happened toward the end of the episode so I don't think they did that yet. Yeah, Olivia has been shady about Vic getting a job with them. We'll see how that pans out.

Furtherman: LOOK HERE FOR SYNOPSIS http://us.imdb.com/title/tt1243828/synopsis

Vic told the bad guy that if he wanted to deal with Olivia, he had to bring the file to her. Next thing we see, he's in her office. They didnt show the transfer, but I'm guessing it was done.

[Aggie]

You're welcome Furtherman.

And thanks Dracula. I'm a big picture girl. Sometimes details get lost on me. :smile:

[PD]

I unfortunately missed last week's show and the FX site only shows a three minute rundown of the show. Fuck you FX. Take a tip from ABC.com and show the whole show!

Anyway, I couldn't really tell from the recap, but what did Vic do with the Mexican Businessman who was blackmailing Aceveda. A clip was shown of Vic putting a gun to him telling him that he was sent to kill him.... but then what?

you know there are other sources for TV shows.....

(and thanks aggie- i never knew imdb had a synopsis)

[PD]

next week-
7 years in the making....

damn it's gonna be a long week.

[Aggie]

The previews for next week looked amazing!

Shane and his family are screwed. Are Julian or Corinne having second thoughts, will they tip Vic or Ronnie off? So much tension.

[TonyStark]

God I cannot wait for next week!

[Furtherman]

I can't imagine what will happen next week. I'm really worried that Ronnie might run or even get killed. I think Vic and Shane might end up in some Mexican standoff shootout!

Olivia is still bothering me. I still think she might be related to the cop Vic killed and she's planning her revenge.

Claudette has a hard on for nailing Vic huh?


And Corrine might still help Vic... she was so happy to see him getting along with their daughter.

[PD]

And corrine might still help Vic... she was so happy to see him getting along with their daughter.
I hope so.
this show has always been about "dirty" cops that have redeeming values.
Vic never minded "cutting corners" but he always seemed to keep some core values - and doing right by his family was one. It makes it tragic if his family is involved in his downfall.

[King Imp]

I always fully expected Vic to either be put away or killed, so that won't upset me too much if it happens. I just want to see Shane and Mara killed before this is all over.

I always equated Mara to Yoko Ono. Everything was fine with the group until her bitchy ass came along. Then Shane started to change and move away from the group.

[PapaBear]

I always fully expected Vic to either be put away or killed, so that won't upset me too much if it happens. I just want to see Shane and Mara killed before this is all over.

I always equated Mara to Yoko Ono. Everything was fine with the group until her bitchy ass came along. Then Shane started to change and move away from the group.
Good analogy except for one thing. There is no way Shane is the John Lennon of the group.

[Aggie]

The second to last Shield ever...:glurps:

It should be a wild one leading up to the finale. I'm nervous!

[Furtherman]

Someone has to bite it tonight. But who!? WHO?!?!?!

I DON'T KNOW!

I can't believe this show is ending. Me sad.

[zildjian361]

this is probaly the best season ever id rather see Vics wife die befer him. :bye:

[scottinnj]

I missed season one, so I hope the series goes on demand once this season is over. I'll get to catch up.

It's great to see Vic's true nature of scumbaggery come to surface as the story ends. Everything he does now is just a play to stay out of jail and keep his badge.

[zildjian361]

holy shit Cocaine rules never seen this shit coming nobody shoujd kill a kid. its only FX:drunk:

[PD]

It's all out in the open now.

edit.

I blame Corinne.

[King Imp]

Poor Ronnie about to get thrown under the bus. That sucks for him and just goes to show how big a scumbag Vic really is.

Seriously, hats off to the writers for making us actually like a character like Vic for all these seasons. He's the lowest of the low, yet we still root for him.

[Furtherman]

"How much memory does that thing have?"

Wow... I never thought he'd actually confess to the killing. Or to everything else for that matter! I guess that was part of the deal but I figured he could walk away with that secret.

I'd like to see Ronnie run but who knows now... he'll probably have to go after Shane AND Vic. Damn. I never thought he'd end up with the short stick.

Shane is probably going to do something very drastic to keep his family out of jail. He might just kill them all. For a moment I thought he was going to kill Julian and his partner.

Claudette losing it was disturbing and I'm afriad Dutch Boy will have to confront the killer kid in the end.

Another great line... "I was just too good."

[WhistlePig]

I loved Vic preparing to confess, the long silence with the camera trained on his face while he mentally went over all the horrible shit he's done. Especially abandoning Ronnie. What a bastard.

I have a sick feeling Shane is going to kill his whole family and himself in the end.

[Aggie]

Wow, just wow. As others said, it was the first time you could not deny Vic is an absolute monster, hearing one thing after another as he confessed.

As appalling as it is though Olivia saying "do you know what you did to me" kind of pissed me off. Only because Vic gave her file back to her. Otherwise she'd be in jail too. Or would she prefer that to signing a deal with Vic?

[SouthSideJohnny]

That entire episode was nerve-racking! I wasn't going to post details in case someone missed the episode, but screw them, they should not be reading this thread until they see it. Also, others already posted details, so what the hell.

The writing on the show is incredible. There are alot of twists that I didn't see coming. On the first meeting with the feds, I thought Vic was going to sell Ronnie out and sign the papers. I was happy he didn't, so I was furious that he went back later. But, I love the irony. The only reason Vic got the immunity was that he thought Clarinne was going to jail because of him. If Claudette, Dutch, and Carinne weren't working together, Vic probably would not have pushed as hard to get the immunity that same day, and he would likely have gone down anyways due to Shane's unraveling.

When Shane had the female cop up against the wall, I kept waiting for Julian to put a bullet in Shane's head from behind. I also loved the way that Vic worked Aceveda to get him to convince the feds to give Vic the deal he wanted.

I have no idea how this thing is going to end, but I hope Ronnie gets away somehow. Don't forget the last episode is 90 minutes!!

[JimBeam]

It's surely crappy what Vic did to Ronnie but I in no way want him to get away.

He may not have been as bad as Vic, actually quite the opposite, but he was a follower and that makes it worse.

I think he'll wind up killing Vic.

Or somehow Antoinne Mitchell ( if he's not dead as I can't remember ) or maybe a guest appearance by Forrest Whitaker's character will get to do the deed.

[PD]

Poor Ronnie about to get thrown under the bus. That sucks for him and just goes to show how big a scumbag Vic really is.
.
see, I kinda disagree here.

when it was Vic only, he could take a stand. Now that it's Vic's wife (and by extension kids), he has to protect them - even though it's Corinne's fault (which he doesn't know).

Hence my comment, I blame corrinne.

Vic was always a complex man- scumbag in some ways, honorable in others - which is why this was a great show. No one was black and white good or bad.

[JimBeam]

He may have done some good things but killing a fellow police officer, to save his own skin, detracted from all of that.

[Crippler]

Wow what a fucking episode. I'm not sure how they could possibly match the intensity of that one even woth a finale. I know the writers of this show are too good to let this happen, but at this point the finale could literally just be a blood bath of tied up loose ends...

Ronnie & Vic
Vic & the cartel
Vic & Olivia
Vic & his wife
Shane & his family
Ronnie & Shane over Lem
Dutch & Claudette
Dutch & the young psycho

...and I'm sure there are a half dozen other storylines they could touch on that I'm not thinking about that would still be very compelling, but they're just not as fresh in my memory as those mentioned. I may be more excited for this finale than any other show I can remember (The Wire comes close). Can't wait for next Tuesday.

[CaptClown]

I guess I was the only one who expected Vic to take the deal the minute Ronnie was out of sight.

[flavopop]

Ive watched the last episode three times so far,,, I cant get over how friggin exciting that show was. For a good read go to tvsquad.com read the write up on the show and also the interview with Shawn ryan..Some excellent intel there guys...1 show left, Im sad yet may have an axiety attack watching it...Cyaaaaa

[Furtherman]

TONIGHT!

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/081118/the-shield_150.jpg

Series Finale
The Shield - A
Note to David Chase: This is how you end a series. The Shield has always been an audience pleaser, in the best sense of the word. It's not just a tragic character study about the barbed lures of power, the slipknot ties of friendship, or the economics of loyalty, although it is all that. It's also been a double-crossing, blood-spurting, wisecracking belly slither through Los Angeles — a cop drama that doesn't think itself above some roll up the sleeves and sock it to 'em! entertainment. In true form, the 90-minute series finale chooses not to kick its audience in the balls, Sopranos-style, just to show us who's boss. No, it actually wraps up, not neatly and not pleasantly. (My idea of pleasant would have had The Shield's only genuine friends, Jay Karnes' brainy Dutch and CCH Pounder's growly Claudette, paraded down Olympic Boulevard for All-Around Awesomeness in the Line of Duty.) But the tense, twisted finale unfolds with such cocksure precision that you'll wonder why your shoulders are up to your ears, because you are witnessing the inevitable. —Gillian Flynn

[SouthSideJohnny]

If you're recording it, don't forget that it's 90 minutes tonight.

My prediction - Vic is killed by Ronnie in shootout as part of the deal with the cartel. Shane gets killed somehow, so there's nobody with firsthand knowledge left to testify against Ronnie. He walks away at the end with everyone knowing what he did but not being able to prove it.

[PD]

great reviews; besides the one posted by Furtherman (Gillian Flynn)

David Hinckley gave great one yesterday,
'The Shield' isn't a copout in Finest finale (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2008/11/24/2008-11-24_the_shield_isnt_a_copout_in_finest_final.html)

and newsday today
'The Shield': One of TV history's great finales (http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/ny-ettel5939944nov25a,0,5233829.column)

Based on a real-world event, the Rampart police scandal, "The Shield" was an enclosed universe which either absorbed you completely or repelled you completely. So tonight: Should repellers watch, too? Your answer: The episode is one of the truly great finales in TV history, and - like "The Shield" itself - a towering achievement for this medium. This closer is so tautly acted and produced that your chest muscles will ache. (I'm sorry, "Sopranos," but this is how endings should end.) So yeah, watch.

GRADE A +

[Furtherman]

great reviews; besides the one posted by Furtherman (Gillian Flynn)


That was from EW.com - forgot to credit.


I have no idea what is going to happen to Vic & Ronnie. I think Shane has spun so far out of control that he'll kill a cop, probably one we know from the barn, and in turn, will be killed himself.

Will Ronnie run to Mexico? Will Vic end up in jail. I'm thinking no... but I also don't think Vic will die. I think he will somehow live on with his guilt.

And I still think something is going to happen with Dutch and that killer kid.

[PD]

by all accounts, they all "get what they deserve".

what that means? not sure.

I think Ronnie will get killed, and Vic will somehow do time (even though he got immunity).
I agree that Dutch will have something in this as well as Acevedo.

[Aggie]

I've never been at a loss before as to what I think will happen. So much so that I don't even want to theorize. I just want to let these wonderful writers and actors do their thing.

CAN'T WAIT! I'm extra nervous for tonight. I probably won't be able to breathe until the credits roll.

[Furtherman]

Another great review which gives The Shield its props.

"The Shield": Basic Cable Groundbreaker Ends as it Began (http://www.jackmyers.com/commentary/ed-martin-watercooler/35018354.html)

When a series that has commanded uncommon critical respect and made an outsize impact on television history throughout its run reaches its final episode, it is not uncommon for reviewers to refer to its passing as the end of an era.

But FX’ gritty game-changer, The Shield, deserves something more. After its final episode has been telecast, the era of adult basic cable entertainment that this singularly unique police drama ushered in will most definitely not be over. Instead it will continue to grow and to flourish, as it has since March 2002, when crooked cop Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis) and his Strike Team tore through the opening hour of The Shield with a fire and fury and four-letter ferocity that had never been seen in advertiser supported original programming. The season that followed proved transformative, exciting viewers, program creators and advertisers alike and making them all aware of the untapped potential of basic cable to offer something that couldn’t be found anywhere else on television, at least without paying premium channel rates. HBO and Showtime had a ballsy new competitor on deck, while other basic cable networks realized that they would have to step up to remain in the same league. The Shield set the stage for several acclaimed FX dramas to follow, including Rescue Me, Over There, Damages and (in its early seasons) Nip/Tuck. One might argue that it also primed its medium for the eventual arrivals of such unapologetically grown-up series as Sci Fi Channel’s Battlestar Galactica; TNT’s The Closer, Saving Grace and upcoming Leverage; and AMC’s Mad Men and Breaking Bad.

[jauble]

Im crying

[earthbrown]

I guess I was the only one who expected Vic to take the deal the minute Ronnie was out of sight.


I did too, Vic was out for himself from day one.




I hated the ending, I wished VIC ate a bullet in the end knowing he royally fucked Ronnie, as ronnie was actually a sympathetic character.

Well guess like all good things, this had to end, it was a good run, and I will miss my tuesday night call to the TV.


K

[WhistlePig]

I watched taped delayed on Tivo and just finished watching. I'm still shaking. This show better win all the awards for this season. Fucking fantastic. Horrible, sad, but fantastic.

[Aggie]

Amazing. I really felt like I was there, especially for the Shane/Mara scenes in the last few episodes. It was so good I don't even know what to say. I love this show.

Shane is going to be on a radio show I listen to here in Dallas this afternoon. I'll report back if he says anything you might want to hear.

Goodbye to a wonderful television show. :glurps:

[pennington]

I hated the ending, I wished VIC ate a bullet in the end knowing he royally fucked Ronnie, as ronnie was actually a sympathetic character.

No, I think this ending is better (and totally unexpected).

Vic probably would have adjusted to prison quickly, making deals, turning groups against each other. But to be trapped in a cubicle, living by a ton of mundane rules, reviewing other people's data, writing three ten page (single spaced) reports a week is the worst thing that could happen to him. Of course, there was that little twinkle in his eye as he put his gun in his waistband and walked out at night.

Perfect ending to a series, you can easily figure out what's going to happen to all the characters.

[Furtherman]

Love to hate him or hate to love him? I'm guessing most people were like me and loved Vic but knew it would have go down badly. Only at the end did the hate come through as they dragged Ronnie away. That was the moment I hated Vic most. All his selfish and egotistical truisms shown raw. And then him walking down the hallway in his suit heading for 10 page single spaced reports on gang activity.... I felt bad, I felt angry but then as he pulled out that gun and gave a little smile and headed out to do what Vic Mackey does best.... I smiled too.

Wow what an ending. I called it (as did many) that's how Shane was going to go out. I didn't see a big gun battle in his demise. I only wish they showed that wife of his choke. I don't think anyone liked her. But the kid too? Now seeing them all dead... I wished differently. Dutch boy gets a number! Oh yea, and they gave us a little reminder that Julian was gay too. Yea, we forgot about that. I liked the montage at the end of all the seasons over the credits. One of the best shows ever.

[JimBeam]

I thought it was a great episode.

Although the ending on the surface seems somewhat disappointing the idea of Vic having to wear a suit and write reports for 3 years is in some way an appealing torture for him.

As much as it " sucked " for Ronnie he made his proverbial bed and now has to lie in it.

I disagree that Vic would survive in prison.

He'd have no clout and no way to make deals. The guards would get the stories of what he did and surely wouldn't be sympathetic.

Not to mention that he'd be a cop behind bars and any number of guys would want him dead.

What do you think we're supposed to make of that ending ?

Vic's going on the run ?

I liked the Concrete Blonde playing over the end credits.

Nice bonus.

[CambriaBurning]

Fuck this show was good.

The ending solidified it... although still the most shocked i've ever been was with the death of Lem...

The murder/suicide was expected but still had me thinking "no, this isn't going to happen... no way." His kid laying there holding the truck? Fuckin' heartbreaking.

Ronnie's desperate "we were going to run" in front of all the other cops, just... wow.

This is what a cop drama should be like, unformulaic, gritty, and just mesmerizing.

[WhistlePig]

I wish Aceveda would have gone down in flames--I can't believe he's (probably) going to be mayor. Figures him and Vic are the ones to survive.
Even though Ronnie deserved it, it sucks he's the only one going to jail. And he had no clue. He shouldn't have trusted Vic so much--he should have checked with the FBI himself to see if they were going to make him a deal.
A great twist would have been if Dutch really did murder the mom. Remember back when he strangled that cat? He has it in him.
One loose end that bothers me is Dani--why'd she come back? I thought she was leaving for good with her baby. Maybe I missed something that explained that. Now I wonder if Vic is going to be on her doorstep now that his kids are gone. I'll bet his new mission will be to find his family, and he won't rest until he does. Poor Corrine will have to always live in fear of him showing up.
I'm so sad this show is over. But I am buying the whole series when it comes out as a set on DVD!!

[SouthSideJohnny]

Fuck the Soprano's . . .last night was how a series is supposed to end.

Michael Chiklis' best acting was when he wasn't talking - the agony and pain on his face in the quiet scenes was unbelievable. That was great writing! Vic got what he deserved - his family is gone, one of his closest friends is going to jail b/c of him, Shane's family is dead since Vic pushed him over the edge, all other cops hate him, and he's stuck wearing a suit and typing reports for three years and he's going to jail for life if he blows it.

Were there some things that require a suspension of disbelief? Yeah, of course. I don't know how a federal agency gives immunity for criminal violations of state law. And, is ICE really going to have a cop killing scumbag come sit in an office every day, AND let him keep a gun in a lock box in his drawer? I was able to overlook those minor things since the writing was otherwise so incredible, as was the acting.

I was battling the flu last night, and I missed two things. I saw the kid was setting Dutch up for a fall, and Claudette told Dutch to stay out of the interrogation room. Next thing I know, he's in the room with Claudette and the kid. I know Claudette figured out the kid was full of shit, but did they find something to establish the kid killed his mom?

Also, I heard the mayoral candidate ask for protection, but I could not hear what he said in the ambulance. Who shot him? Was he trying to pin it on Aceveda or was Aceveda involved?

[pennington]

Excellent Q&A with Shawn Ryan by Alan Sepinwall in the Star-Ledger. Covers the finale and the show in general:

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2008/11/the_shield_shawn_ryan_postfina.html#more

[WhistlePig]

Excellent Q&A with Shawn Ryan by Alan Sepinwall in the Star-Ledger. Covers the finale and the show in general:

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2008/11/the_shield_shawn_ryan_postfina.html#more

Excellent interview!

[PD]

Love to hate him or hate to love him? I'm guessing most people were like me and loved Vic but knew it would have go down badly. Only at the end did the hate come through as they dragged Ronnie away. That was the moment I hated Vic most. All his selfish and egotistical truisms shown raw. And then him walking down the hallway in his suit heading for 10 page single spaced reports on gang activity.... I felt bad, I felt angry but then as he pulled out that gun and gave a little smile and headed out to do what Vic Mackey does best.... I smiled too.

Wow what an ending. I called it (as did many) that's how Shane was going to go out. I didn't see a big gun battle in his demise. I only wish they showed that wife of his choke. I don't think anyone liked her. But the kid too? Now seeing them all dead... I wished differently. Dutch boy gets a number! Oh yea, and they gave us a little reminder that Julian was gay too. Yea, we forgot about that. I liked the montage at the end of all the seasons over the credits. One of the best shows ever.


Good summary, but I for one don't feel that giving up Ronnie was all about Vic - it was about Corrinne and the kids. Vic regretted giving up Ronnie at every moment. Yes, he did what he did and deserves Ronnie's hate, but it's really more a case of Vic's life of "ends justify the means" catching up.

Great show, great ending (the Vic end is right out of Twilight Zone).
Everything was wrapped up- none of those "escaped Chechnicians" that the Sopranos had.

As a "Homicide- Life on the Streets" fan, I loved Clark Johnson, who directed many Shield episodes, get his cameo.

Excellent Q&A with Shawn Ryan by Alan Sepinwall in the Star-Ledger. Covers the finale and the show in general:

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2008/11/the_shield_shawn_ryan_postfina.html#more

yes- nice find.

[pennington]

Great show, great ending (the Vic end is right out of Twilight Zone).

Good analogy. I agree.

[Furtherman]

Great show, great ending (the Vic end is right out of Twilight Zone).

That too-big-for-him suit he was wearing was great. Probably hadn't worn one in 15 years.

[PapaBear]

Just finished watching. Wow! I saw either the murder/suicide or just suicide on the Shane side, but I was totally blown away that he took the kid out, too.

That buzzing florescent light going on for what must have been at least two straight minutes was incredible.

Bring on Rescue Me.

[ChrisTheCop]

Shane knew what he was gonna do from the beginning of this ep.
Within the first 30 minutes somewhere, Mara was worried about what would happen to Jackson and the baby, and he said, "I'm not gonna let that happen." It sent chills up my spine cause I immediately thought of murder-suicide, but when it happened, I was still mortified.

The Dutch storyline seemed rushed, like that writer always wanted to do the set up for murder story, but they kept pushing it back until they finally said, Ok do it in the final 90 minutes. It couldve been better over a few eps. They couldve made Dutch feel obligated to sign Billing's form because Billings was in charge of investigating Dutch...and yeah, as someone above mentioned, at least make us THINK for a second that Dutch DID do it... bring up that cat, dammit! But in the end, he'd be cleared, and since he helped bring down Ronnie, he could be named as the new Captain, as Claudette retires due to illness.

I think they couldve gotten one more good year outta this show, but it's better I suppose to go out on top. As sometimes silly as the police procedures/attitudes were, I enjoyed every season thoroughly, and am sure as hell gonna miss this show.