Should I buy "The Shield?"
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Should I buy "The Shield?"
I've never heard anything but raves for this show, but I don't have cable. I have the chance to buy both seasons for $80. In other words, $40 for the first two seasons. I'm required to buy both to get the deal. Is it really that good? I'm severely tempted. Severely.
I enjoy the occasional violent cop show, though I haven't watched many cop shows and I'm not sure why. TV boxsets I own: Six Feet Under, Buffy, Simpsons, Freaks and Geeks.... a few others I can't remember.
I wouldn't mind hearing from naysayers, since all I hear is good stuff, but please, for the love of god, *no spoilers* please.
Like I said, violence doesn't bother me at all, as long as there's a decent story, acting, etc. surrounding it.
Any advice?
I enjoy the occasional violent cop show, though I haven't watched many cop shows and I'm not sure why. TV boxsets I own: Six Feet Under, Buffy, Simpsons, Freaks and Geeks.... a few others I can't remember.
I wouldn't mind hearing from naysayers, since all I hear is good stuff, but please, for the love of god, *no spoilers* please.
Like I said, violence doesn't bother me at all, as long as there's a decent story, acting, etc. surrounding it.
Any advice?
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Good show. I caught up with season 1 and 2 right before FX started with season 3 in March. I'm tempted to buy season 1 because it features commentaries on (I think) 9 episodes.
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Your "own" list indicates to me that you appreciate offbeat quality shows. I wouldn't classify The Shield as offbeat, but it's definitely quality, and it shares the stellar longterm character development over a large cast that you get with Six Feet Under and Buffy. It's very intense, the stories are pretty good, and the acting is topnotch. With the decline of a few other shows, I'd argue it's probably the best thing on the air right now (in its third season), and the 1st and 2nd were just as good. Will you like it? Who knows. But it is "that good."
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I don't usually recommend blind buys, but it's that good. This is one show that a) you don't want spoilers for, and b) you should watch from the beginning.
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Originally posted by Patman
I'm tempted to buy season 1 because it features commentaries on (I think) 9 episodes.
I'm tempted to buy season 1 because it features commentaries on (I think) 9 episodes.
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When it comes to TV on DVD, I'd always reccommend renting. Even if you end up loving The Shield, you might not end up watching entire seasons over and over.
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I would recommend it as well.
I would start with the "Co-Pilot" episode from Season 2, then continue as normally with all of season 1 and the rest of season 2.
"Co-Pilot" takes place right before the pilot on Season 1.
I would start with the "Co-Pilot" episode from Season 2, then continue as normally with all of season 1 and the rest of season 2.
"Co-Pilot" takes place right before the pilot on Season 1.
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Originally posted by TK-421
I would start with the "Co-Pilot" episode from Season 2, then continue as normally with all of season 1 and the rest of season 2.
I would start with the "Co-Pilot" episode from Season 2, then continue as normally with all of season 1 and the rest of season 2.
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I recommend against buying it. I found it enjoyable and interesting the first time I watched my set, but upon second viewing I realized it was a poor investment (most TV shows I own on DVD get better with repeated viewings, so it is not the fact that I've "seen it before" that leads to my low opinion of the show). I don't care for the low production value of the show, and I found the storylines hackneyed and overly edgy not for the sake of the story, but for shock value. I have only seen the first season, so bear that in mind.
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Yes. I have watched all of the episodes in 1 and 2 at least 3 times. Now that I am watching season 3 I regret not waiting for it to come out on DVD (not that I was capable of waiting). I miss not sleeping and blowing through a season in 3 or 4 nights.
Definitely my favorite show on TV (with the Sopranos a close second).
Definitely my favorite show on TV (with the Sopranos a close second).
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• TK-421 •
I would start with the "Co-Pilot" episode from Season 2, then continue as normally with all of season 1 and the rest of season 2.
I would start with the "Co-Pilot" episode from Season 2, then continue as normally with all of season 1 and the rest of season 2.
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Originally posted by das Monkey
Worst suggestion ever. (no offense, of course ) Do not do this.
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Worst suggestion ever. (no offense, of course ) Do not do this.
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Originally posted by TK-421
I would recommend it as well.
I would start with the "Co-Pilot" episode from Season 2, then continue as normally with all of season 1 and the rest of season 2.
"Co-Pilot" takes place right before the pilot on Season 1.
I would recommend it as well.
I would start with the "Co-Pilot" episode from Season 2, then continue as normally with all of season 1 and the rest of season 2.
"Co-Pilot" takes place right before the pilot on Season 1.
Buy it and watch them in order.
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Originally posted by Groucho
DeputyDave likes the show because he can relate so much to the character of "Julien."
DeputyDave likes the show because he can relate so much to the character of "Julien."
Actually I guess I could go all "Julian"... but I'd need a few beers first.
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I bought these blind and I couldnt be happier. Unfortunatly, I bought them after season 3 already started and now I have to wait for repeats. I hope they have a marathon soon.
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Originally posted by DeputyDave
DeputyDave is preparing to go all "Vic Macky" on Groucho's ass.
Actually I guess I could go all "Julian"... but I'd need a few beers first.
DeputyDave is preparing to go all "Vic Macky" on Groucho's ass.
Actually I guess I could go all "Julian"... but I'd need a few beers first.