The Shield
“The law is just a suggestion.”
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.
Where to watch The Shield in United States
Amazon Prime Video
Hulu
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Shield there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Shield streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, UKTV Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Citytvplus Amazon Channel, Citytvplus | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now, 10 | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Sony One Amazon Channel, Mercado Play | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Shield
The Shield is a 2002 English-language crime, drama and action & adventure series created by Shawn Ryan. The cast is led by Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés. It spans 7 seasons and 88 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Shield was produced by Fox Television Studios, Sony Pictures Television, and Columbia TriStar Television and made in United States of America. It was first aired on March 12, 2002, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Shawn Ryan
- First aired
- March 12, 2002
- Last aired
- November 25, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 7 (88 episodes)
- Network
- FX
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Fox Television Studios, Sony Pictures Television, Columbia TriStar Television
The Shield cast & crew
The Shield was created by Shawn Ryan.
The cast features Michael Chiklis as Vic Mackey, Catherine Dent as Danielle 'Danny' Sofer, Paula Garcés as Tina Hanlon, Walton Goggins as Shane Vendrell, Michael Jace as Julien Lowe, and Jay Karnes as Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Scott Brazil and Kurt Sutter.
Is The Shield worth watching?
The Shield holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 863 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed crime series.
With 7 seasons and 88 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and action & adventure, The Shield is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Shield
In United States, you can stream The Shield on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Shield
Michael Chiklis
Vic Mackey
Catherine Dent
Danielle 'Danny' Sofer
Paula Garcés
Tina Hanlon
Walton Goggins
Shane Vendrell
Michael Jace
Julien Lowe
Jay Karnes
Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach
Benito Martinez
David Aceveda
David Marciano
Steve Billings
CCH Pounder
Claudette Wyms
Cathy Cahlin Ryan
Corrine Mackey
David Rees Snell
Ronnie Gardocki
The Shield — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shield in United States?
The Shield is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Shield on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Shield is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Shield in?
The Shield is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Shield are there?
The Shield has 7 seasons with 88 episodes in total.
▸What is The Shield rated?
The Shield is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 863 ratings.
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