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I think you mean the second season. I consider 3 to be the weakest of them all.

The last episode was great. The final few minutes with Captain Rowlin, Acevada, and Mackey was great tv.

Cant believe the season is almost over.
 
Yeah Season 4 has been superb and Close at the end of the last episode was great, I think good acting should go unnoticed unless it's exceptional and I think she was that good there, REALLY felt the emotion. Sucks she won't be around (much?) next season.

Those expecting Dutch to stay angry... I'd say you're in for a disappointment. I think Vic will lay off him a bit, he didn't look pissed off at Dutch more like a hidden "can't believe he stood up to me." Not saying they're gonna be pally or anything but that's where my money is on that angle going. There's only one episode left so we may not hear much about it I guess.
 
The Shield Season 4 has ended.

Probably the weakest season ending of the show so far but its been quite the season. I knew Close was going to get canned. A lot went on this season. Its up in the air to me which one is better: Season 2 or 4.
 
The Experiment said:
The Shield Season 4 has ended.

Probably the weakest season ending of the show so far but its been quite the season. I knew Close was going to get canned. A lot went on this season. Its up in the air to me which one is better: Season 2 or 4.
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This season was one big cocktease. It had promise, and provided a few cool moments. But it was a waste of time. Each season previous has set up something big for the next. Although
The IAD agent may be HUGE
. It started ideas and then just stopped. Everything is back to square one. I still liked it but dissapointed.

Although if this was meant as a direct setup for the fifth(and probably final) season instead of a continuing string like the first 3 it might be cool.
 
I liked this episode a lot - it had a number of really good character building moments for Mackey...I liked the conversation he had with his daughter when she says that she likes the guy over at the apartment because he's like Vic. And how Vic sort of steps back and realizes he's being a bad example to his daughter by bullying people like Dutch (I think that was more of a factor in his inviting Dutch to go to the bar with the other cops, even more than the fight in the previous episode).

I liked Dutch turning down the captain's job, because it's very in-character for him to do so - not because of any "moral high ground" thing, but because he's the type of detective who actually likes to solve cases, not delegate responsibility. I wonder what they're going to do with his character, since it sounds like he's finally (after four years!) starting to get accepted by the cops in the precinct.
 
I remember reading that the 4th season was the final one. I do think this next one or the one after will be the last. Its a great series but it should avoid Simpson-itis. I think that should be a new term.

The IAD Agent is just what the show needs to end. The Agent could be the enemy for the new season and take all of them down.

I liked the conversation he had with his daughter when she says that she likes the guy over at the apartment because he's like Vic
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I noticed she said 'shit' there. She's supposed to be 11 or 12 on that show right now. I know if I said that at 12, I'd get slapped.

I wonder what they're going to do with his character, since it sounds like he's finally (after four years!) starting to get accepted by the cops in the precinct.
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He was accepted after the serial killer but when he tried to tie the Strike Team to the Armenian mob, Vic made him the joke again.
 
The Shield has already been renewed, so yeah it'll be back. Not to mention the fact that ratings are building with each season.


The real bitch about this IAD thing is that what he thought Lem did wrong, wasn't actually wrong. I mean sure Cops aren't supposed to do that, but Lem took the H as collateral, and when he gave back fake H, it fucked up part of the case against the salvadoran dude or whatever.

If this IAD guy keeps digging and finds the PAST shit, then they are in it, but I don't see how that would even be possible. Overall they've been pretty squeaky clean this season, so it would be shit if they got taken down next season when they are on the up and up.
 
Am I the only one who saw the previews and interpretted them as someone was going to die? When no one died and all that happened was the new Capt. got canned I was really disappointed. Very much a let down as far as moving the story forward, but still quite a good episode. Even when he was just walking into the cage, Anthony Anderson emanated malice and avarice.
 
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The real bitch about this IAD thing is that what he thought Lem did wrong, wasn't actually wrong. I mean sure Cops aren't supposed to do that, but Lem took the H as collateral, and when he gave back fake H, it fucked up part of the case against the salvadoran dude or whatever.

If this IAD guy keeps digging and finds the PAST shit, then they are in it, but I don't see how that would even be possible. Overall they've been pretty squeaky clean this season, so it would be shit if they got taken down next season when they are on the up and up.
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I thought the same thing, the one thing the IAD guy found wasn't anything to sweat. All Lem has to do is tell his side of the story.

It was collateral to get the information from a CI, and when the fake stash was returned (albeit from an illegal search of Lems vehicle) it ROYALLY screwed up a major case they were working on.

But it was nice to see Mackie redeem Shane from a terrible fall from grace... if you can call it that.

This could blow right up in the IAD guys face in a bad, bad way.

Overall good season, but the finale was a letdown I was expecting something big and nothing came other than the captain getting sacked. Mad into a fall-woman in this case.

Disappointing ending aside, I love this show and want to see where they go with it next season.
 
I missed the last three episodes, anyone care to fill me in on what happened? I will watch the reruns when FX has them on, but for now spoil away!
 
While not a "BOOM" finale, it was still a quality episode, and I actually wishing Glenn Close was coming back next season. Totally opposite of what I was feeling at the beginning of the season. An honest cop, but not a tight ass one. She at least was able to get Mitchell once and for all before she was sacked.
 
I thought it was a great episode....had another awesome fight with Lem taking on two guys. I love the way they put together fight scenes on the show, it's done more real without the usual hollywood BS you see on TV or in movies. The fact that he trips and stumbles at the end of this one just adds to it.
 
Am I the only one who saw the previews and interpretted them as someone was going to die
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My family did. As a result, we were all disappointed by the ending. We all thought Close would kill herself because it would be unlikely she'd find another Captain job again (since she fucked with the DEA). I guess she didn't. I knew she was only signed on to one season. I don't think that she wouldn't show up every once in a while. She's not doing a whole lot right now. She might pop in for a couple of episodes too.

Then again, I thought that about Tavon and throughout S4, no Tavon. I doubt he's ever going to come back but you never know.

Man Anthony Anderson was fucking awesome this season.
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Preach. Armadillo was better but this Bonilla (sp?) was kind of half assed. Yeah, they're going to take down an El Salvador drug lord in an episode.

I missed the last three episodes, anyone care to fill me in on what happened
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Hell, a lot went on:

- The seizure program went under investigation because of two dead cops.
- Mitchell was responsible for the murders of the two cops.
- Aceveda gave Mitchell police protection because he wanted his boys to kill Lasano (sp?), the dude that forced Aceveda to go down on him. He is dead now and so is that story.
- When they found out Mitchell was the killer, Rowling found out about it and got pissed off.
- Vic's daughter may be getting around...at age 11 or 12.
- Strike Team took down Mitchell's DEA offering thanks to Rowling, making it possible to can the deal so Mitchell goes behind bars. It costs her job in the end.
- The seizure programs are done.
- Dutch kicks the ass of the detective who was supposed to information about who keeps giving him (Dutch) shit. Dutch threatens to beat Vic.
- The assistant chief asked Dutch to be interim Captain. Dutch turns them down.
 
Tavon wasn't listed in the character list for S4 from what I read a few months ago.


Anyway, you should go to theshieldfans.com. They were pretty dissappointed with the ending, too. It really dragged on, and didn't have the heart pounding, in your face finale, like in season 2/season 3.

-I never thought the stash Lem stole would come back to him.

-IAD agent could be a problem next season.

-The whole Aceveda/Vic showdown about Juan-Antwon ordeal didn't last very long. Would've been nice to see Vic find out what really happened to Aceveda.


So far, I think the best seasons go like this:

S2>>>>S1>>>>>S3>>>>>S4


P.S. Michael Pena was signed on for 12 episodes. He was only in for 11. What happened?
 
Yeah, the Vic and Aceveda thing was a fucking joke. Vic finding out what happened would have kicked ass and made the episode in my opinion.

Being bored at work, I think I'd rank the seasons like this:

Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 1

I was watching Season 1 and it seemed pretty half baked if you ask me. S3 gets better and better the more you watch it. Season 2 is and probably always will be the best.
 
They sort of neutered the strike team this season, didn't they? I mean, Vic Mackey's no longer a drug lord...I mean, this guy was one of the closest things to pure evil on cable TV when the show premiered - dealing drugs in the 'hood, blackmailing Julian for being gay, killing a cop in cold blood, framing criminals with planted evidence...now he's being all self-righteous with Aceveda for making a deal with Antwan, going after Shane because he was making deals with a drug lord...What prompted this change? Maybe the fact that Michael Chiklis is now the producer and doesn't like the idea of playing such a complete bastard?

IMO, the seasons go like this: Season 2, 1, 3, and 4. I've said this before, but my big complaint is that the program's becoming The Vic Mackey Show instead of the ensemble it used to be, and it's suffering for it. I've also noticed that the show no longer uses montage endings like it used to - in seasons 1 and 2, it was very common for the show as a storytelling device to use montage endings, showing what was going on with each character in the Barn while music played over the scenes (such as the season 2 finale, for example).
 
IMO, the seasons go like this: Season 2, 1, 3, and 4.
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Same thing I said.


Vic told Antwon in the car, with Shane in the back, that he was out of game for awhile and now he's back. Most likely he was just trying to earn Antwon's trust, but it really would be great if he did go back to his old ways. Will this happen? Doubt it, since next season it seems like it'll be focused on the ST and IAD.

I really can't believe Lem forgave Shane. After all, Lem was close to Tavon, put him in a hospital and got Angie killed.
 
well you always could tell the strike team were like brothers.....Lem obviously cares more abotu shane than tavon.

Anyways this season had a happy ending just because they must be planning to bring it all down next season. I expect strike team deaths for next season. Lem is quickly becoming my fav character but he seems to have DEATH written all over him.

I thought this season was really great except for the finale. Glen Close and anthony anderson were GREAT additions.

I hope Dutch and the others get more screen time next season. I really cant wait for it to start.
 
I didn't think this season picked up until the about the last 3 or 4 shows. Pretty much saved the season IMO. And I still don't see what was so disappointing about the finale.....no, nobody got killed. They always have the voice over guy talk up the preview of the next show with mostly different results anyway. But the finale was put together very well with every scene being highly interesting. Plus, it wrapped up the big fish Mitchell storyline nicely. And I'm glad it ended on a bit better note, not much point in ending every season like previous ones. And Vic and Acevada ended the way it did because how would Vic find out? The guy was dead and we know he was BSing about there being other pics. And Mitchell didn't know the real reason he was to ice him.
 
Just came in to bump this, as I just finished season 4.

I wrote on the first page about blind buying season one with that huge Fox DVD sale...and I'm glad I did...

AMAZING show...and yes, Season 2 was the best. But I still think the Cherrypoppers case was one of the best yet.

And Antwone was awesome. WICKED SHOW.
 
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