The Shield

Hard hitting and brash, The Shield was filmed in a gonzo style that made it more realistic, almost like watching an episode of Cops. The series is also unapologetic for glamorizing corruption in the LAPD. We would learn later that that vision of the force wasn't too far fetched, a chilling and unnerving conclusion.

Series Rating: 8.7

Average Episode Rating: 8.2

Season-Quality Correlation: 27%