2002 · series · TV-MA · 7 seasons
The Shield
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Is The Shield on Netflix?
No. The Shield (2002) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu, Prime Video.
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The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.
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How we got to 74.6
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.2/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 62 | none |
The Shield: common questions
Is The Shield on Netflix?
No. The Shield (2002) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu, Prime Video.
Where can I watch The Shield?
The Shield (2002) is included with a Hulu, Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is The Shield worth watching?
It scores 74.6/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How many seasons of The Shield are there?
The Shield has 7 seasons.
What is The Shield rated?
The Shield is rated TV-MA in the US.
Who is in The Shield?
The Shield stars Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés, Walton Goggins.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.