The Shield - Episode by Episode Thread - Rewatching the Series
09-26-12, 08:44 PM
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The Shield - Episode by Episode Thread - Rewatching the Series
This thread inspired me to break out the un-watched set and start from scratch. Join me, won't you?
My comments will be brief but I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments on the episodes. I've seen them all so spoilers don't bother me but be respectful if others decide to start watching for the first time.
Here we go...
"Pilot"
I forgot how damn near the entire cast was in place from day one. As a Homicide: LOTS fan it's a blast to see Reed Diamond and Max Perlich. They do a good job of making Mackie the anti-hero throughout the episode only to kick you in the nuts in the final scene.
"Our Gang"
Decent episode but not up to the promise of the pilot. Nice to see the team struggling with the events of the previous episode. Man, Mackie is just awesome when he fucks with Aceveda and Dutchboy.
My comments will be brief but I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments on the episodes. I've seen them all so spoilers don't bother me but be respectful if others decide to start watching for the first time.
Here we go...
"Pilot"
Spoiler:
I forgot how damn near the entire cast was in place from day one. As a Homicide: LOTS fan it's a blast to see Reed Diamond and Max Perlich. They do a good job of making Mackie the anti-hero throughout the episode only to kick you in the nuts in the final scene.
"Our Gang"
Spoiler:
Decent episode but not up to the promise of the pilot. Nice to see the team struggling with the events of the previous episode. Man, Mackie is just awesome when he fucks with Aceveda and Dutchboy.
09-27-12, 12:19 AM
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Re: The Shield - Episode by Episode Thread - Rewatching the Series
I bought this show a while back and it's in my queue to watch. Looking forward to it, didn't watch it when it aired but have heard great things.
09-27-12, 06:18 AM
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I like the show but it doesn't hold up well in some spots. The last half of season 3 is boring and season 6 is just meh.
09-29-12, 12:42 PM
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Season 1: Episodes 3-4
"The Spread"
Crazy, feels like I just watched all these episodes for the first time when they originally aired. I think there are a couple of seasons in the middle I kind of half watched but not early on. Good episode and I remember being shocked when Shane used the "N" word. I didn't remember them introducing the Julian homosexual storyline so early in the series. Semen dude was super creepy.
"Dawg Days"
This episode's storyline was kind of boring with the rappers and the migrant worker but did have some good intense scenes. Acevedo is so slimy.
"The Spread"
Spoiler:
Crazy, feels like I just watched all these episodes for the first time when they originally aired. I think there are a couple of seasons in the middle I kind of half watched but not early on. Good episode and I remember being shocked when Shane used the "N" word. I didn't remember them introducing the Julian homosexual storyline so early in the series. Semen dude was super creepy.
"Dawg Days"
Spoiler:
This episode's storyline was kind of boring with the rappers and the migrant worker but did have some good intense scenes. Acevedo is so slimy.
09-29-12, 08:15 PM
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Re: The Shield - Episode by Episode Thread - Rewatching the Series
Ive rewatched the whole show (all seven seasons) 3 times
Definitely one of my fav shows ever
Not one weak link in the main cast, all excellent performances
Definitely one of my fav shows ever
Not one weak link in the main cast, all excellent performances
10-01-12, 08:53 PM
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Season 1: Episode 5
"Blowback"
Written by Kurt Sutter with a cameo by...Kurt Sutter. Dude loves himself.
Great scene when Shane and his girlfriend chase down the wrong Navigator.
Great line: Huh...these Armenians...speak Armenian.
"Blowback"
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Written by Kurt Sutter with a cameo by...Kurt Sutter. Dude loves himself.
Great scene when Shane and his girlfriend chase down the wrong Navigator. Great line: Huh...these Armenians...speak Armenian.
10-01-12, 10:24 PM
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Season 1: Episode 6
"Cherrypoppers"
I really like it when Dutch and Mackie show some mutual respect. I forgot that many of the early cases were straight up SVU. Pretty good twist with the practical joke.
"Pay in Pain"
Poor, poor Julian. Great episode, solid case. The cop Mackie teams up with is pretty badass.
"Cherrypoppers"
Spoiler:
I really like it when Dutch and Mackie show some mutual respect. I forgot that many of the early cases were straight up SVU. Pretty good twist with the practical joke.
"Pay in Pain"
Spoiler:
Poor, poor Julian. Great episode, solid case. The cop Mackie teams up with is pretty badass.
10-02-12, 08:44 PM
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Season 1: Episodes 8-9
"Cupid & Psycho"
Love the Vendrell and Duthboy teamup and good to see Dutch get the girl. Thought Julian gave in too easy. Rest of the episode was meh.
Shoes
"Throwaway"
Good Lem story with the sister and the gun planted on the wrong guy. Strike team stealing just the gun was a bit much though. My wife remarked, "these guys sure mess up a lot don't they?".
"Cupid & Psycho"
Spoiler:
Love the Vendrell and Duthboy teamup and good to see Dutch get the girl. Thought Julian gave in too easy. Rest of the episode was meh.
Shoes
"Throwaway"
Spoiler:
Good Lem story with the sister and the gun planted on the wrong guy. Strike team stealing just the gun was a bit much though. My wife remarked, "these guys sure mess up a lot don't they?".
