The Shield is easily one of the best shows I ever saw. I cant recommend it enough to anyone who watches TV. It isnt your typical cop show.
Anyone looking for something new to watch absolutely must check it out. Chiklis i know is a hard sell but he is surprisingly excellent in this role.
The series was based and inspired by the LAPD Rampart scandal.
The acting is top notch and after watching The Shield other cop shows like Law and Order and NCIS and CSI are totally unwatchable to me.
Other FX series Sons of Anarchy and The Mayans takes place in the same universe, succeeded The Shield after its run.