FTA-TV The Shield

[Red Black and Blue]

Didn't feel that way to me. It's more like the clock is counting down faster towards the end. No one expects Vic or Shane to die a month before the finale.

There was plenty of tension in this episode. Vic waiting for Shane at the hospital was tense. Mara telling Corrine that Vic was waiting for them at the hospital was great because Corrine is still learning how ruthless Vic really is. I loved Ronnie sitting down with Claudette. For a second I thought he was going to rat everyone out but Ronnie is the bomb and he showed just how close he is to Vic and how much he wants Shane to die by telling those lies to Claudette. We also saw a soft side of Ronnie with him not wanting Mara to die. And Mara is a great character too. She has so many similarities to Shane in that she seems like a complete trainwreck but is actually very smart and cool under pressure.

And what do people think of Dutch? His scenes with the mother have been terribly uncomfortable to watch. He's being creepy and should stick to doing his job by the book I think. Right now he's reminding me of the Dutch that strangled the cat!

Billings on the other hand is awesome. He's a dodgy bastard but we've seen during seasons 6 and 7 that he's good hearted and an excellent detective when he wants to be.

Exactly, I also liked the conflict of Pezuela and Acevada. I agree that there hasn't been enough Dutch, he is such a complex character he could almost have his own show.

 

[likka]

Is this the final season?

Agree last episode was not the best, feels like they've got to this point way too early in the series. Am curious to see where the writers are taking us for the finale, and how much more filler they need to get us there.

Anyone else think they are setting up for a bloodbath that never actually happens (ie Sopranos finale)? Bit like the boxer winding up his right before knocking the wind out of you with a quick left jab.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Is this the final season?

Agree last episode was not the best, feels like they've got to this point way too early in the series. Am curious to see where the writers are taking us for the finale, and how much more filler they need to get us there.

Anyone else think they are setting up for a bloodbath that never actually happens (ie Sopranos finale)? Bit like the boxer winding up his right before knocking the wind out of you with a quick left jab.

This is the final season.

 

[shammersting]

Whereabouts do you guys see season 7. Thanks!

 

[ManWithNoName]

Whereabouts do you guys see season 7. Thanks!

Bit Torrent.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Wednesday night is Shield night.

 

[likka]

They really are dragging this ending out... the result has been a distinct lack of tension considering the character's circumstances.

The removal of all pretty much all character plot arcs except Vic and Shane has been the main problem IMO. Seems every other character has been reduced to a mere supporting role. Where the hell has Dani been?

Pity because the show deserves a better ending to its final season (ie like season 5).

 

[Red Black and Blue]

I think the writers are paying the price of jumping the gun to early on Shane running, but TBH there can't be an episode of this show that I don't like, the character dynamics and plot lines are so intriguing. Still looking to see if the Serial Killer kid comes back into it.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Methinks the Writers Guild strike is showing.

C--ts.

 

[Captain Sensible]

Yep it's really treading water ATM but I fully expect that the ending will be apocolyptic.

 

[rocker_oz33]

hey guys can you please let me what season of the shield is the best for action.l want to get a season for my bro so l can put it under the tree cheers

 

[Red Black and Blue]

hey guys can you please let me what season of the shield is the best for action.l want to get a season for my bro so l can put it under the tree cheers

1, 2 or 3. Probably 2 with the money train.

 

[rocker_oz33]

1, 2 or 3. Probably 2 with the money train.

cheers jonesy that helps alot he's the worst to buy for

 

[Captain Sensible]

1, 2 or 3. Probably 2 with the money train.

Yep 2 is the dogs balls.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Yep 2 is the dogs balls.

For action yes. There is of course no question what the best season drama wise is though

 

[Captain Sensible]

For action yes. There is of course no question what the best season drama wise is though

Was it 6 that had Forrest Whittacker in it?



**** that was some tense TV.

 

[likka]

Season 5... and the first couple of episodes of season 6.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Was it 6 that had Forrest Whittacker in it?



**** that was some tense TV.

Season 5 was the one with Forrest Whittaker.

 

[Captain Sensible]

Season 5 was the one with Forrest Whittaker.

I liked S4 with Glenn Close a lot too. You knew trouble was coming when she smiled.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

I liked S4 with Glenn Close a lot too. You knew trouble was coming when she smiled.

 

[Captain Sensible]

Hehehehe.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Next week The Shield ends forever. FOREVER!

It's enough to make a grown man cry.

 

[likka]

I was thinking the same thing at the end of The West Wing, The Sopranos and Six Feet Under... you'll get through it, somehow

Those shows had pretty spectacular endings... doesn't look like The Shield will match them, but hopefully I'm wrong.

 

[ManWithNoName]

I was thinking the same thing at the end of The West Wing, The Sopranos and Six Feet Under... you'll get through it, somehow

Those shows had pretty spectacular endings... doesn't look like The Shield will match them, but hopefully I'm wrong.

In the space of 3 months I'm losing The Shield and Battlestar Galactica forever.

God hates me.

 

[ManWithNoName]

What were people saying about this series "treading water"?