The Shield (2002)
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The Shield is streaming in the UK on Sony Pictures Core.
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 917 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 45 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English crime with a drama streak, adults only. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 7 seasons of it
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is 18
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 917 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 |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Shawn Ryan
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Sony Pictures Core titles in the UK
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