The Shield (2002)
Audiences love it.
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The Shield is streaming in Japan on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
The Shield has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 908 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English crime with a drama streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 907 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Shawn Ryan
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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