Weekly discussion for "The Shield"

gpugliese · 11-25-2008, 10:02 PM

I'm a bit disappointed Vic didn't meet a slug, but I guess the desk job is the next worst thing that could have happened to him.

3 years in a suit pushing paper is 10x worse than jail for him, because the "police work" is so close yet so out of his grasp... his family is gone and there's nothing he can do about it either.

11-25-2008, 11:15 PM

That was seriously a lame ending to an epic series. Yea, Vic will be miserable riding a desk, but this could have ended so much better.

I'm real disappointed.

icehog3 · 11-25-2008, 11:25 PM

Vic ended up with a fate, that to him, would be far worse than Shane's or Ronnie's.

But did you see that look in his eye as he left?

11-26-2008, 04:50 AM

For such a great series you would think that they would have written a better ending than this. I'm very disappointed in the way the shield ended.

rack04 · 11-26-2008, 07:45 AM

Dissapointing episode, but a great segway into the movie. Hopefully the rumors are true.

Read Shawn Ryan's thoughts on the final episode.

Ken · 11-26-2008, 08:12 AM

Well, the end for Shane and family really sucked for them. Had a good (bad) feeling of what they were going to find in the bedroom when Shane shot himself.

With Shane's suicide and Ronnie being arrested while Vic walks, I think that end works to show the true evil of Vic. Work will kill him at the desk, but he will brush all his sins off and be Vic on his off hours. Vic may have some compassion and you could tell the saddening in him looking at the photos, but the monster inside is a greater force.

Comicbookfreak · 11-27-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken

Well, the end for Shane and family really sucked for them. Had a good (bad) feeling of what they were going to find in the bedroom when Shane shot himself.

Shane's murder/suicide scene had an eerie Chris Benoit type feeling to it. It made me wonder if the writers got the idea for this scene from the Benoit murder/suicide, as there we some similarities in it and the scene.

All in all not a bad ending, the one thing that would drive vic mad, a desk job.

dunng · 11-26-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

But did you see that look in his eye as he left?

Really wish they showed another 10 minutes after that, it looked like he was up to something...

rack04 · 11-26-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dunng

Really wish they showed another 10 minutes after that, it looked like he was up to something...

No me. I thought it was truly awkward.

rack04 · 11-26-2008, 10:21 AM

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Regarding Dutch Wagenbach, Ryan said he cast Jay Karnes' real-life wife as Billings' lawyer. The move was meant to further suggest that Dutch would finally find a successful romantic partner.

Too funny.

11-26-2008, 10:28 AM

I am down with The Shield movie, I cannot accept last nights episode as the last time we see/hear from Vic Mackey. That does not work for me.

Genetic Defect · 11-27-2008, 09:03 PM

this thread can be closed now

icehog3 · 11-27-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

this thread can be closed now

Negative!

Genetic Defect · 11-27-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Negative!

I guess y'all could discuss what a show it was and remember that episode where chiclets shot the guy or something

icehog3 · 11-27-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

I guess y'all could discuss what a show it was and remember that episode where chiclets shot the guy or something

Maybe some people will have some thoughts as they dwell on the episode.

Or maybe not.

RichardW · 12-12-2008, 07:16 PM

I've got a big empty feeling after the final episode of "The Shield" and after we watched the last season on DVD of "The Wire" -- two of the finest dramas on television. Any suggestions for something to fill up the void ??

icehog3 · 12-12-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardW

I've got a big empty feeling after the final episode of "The Shield" and after we watched the last season on DVD of "The Wire" -- two of the finest dramas on television. Any suggestions for something to fill up the void ??

If you can get "Sons of Anarchy" on On Demand, I think you might enjoy it.

No other police dramas are filling the drama void, but I am looking forward to "Rescue Me" next month to at least have something fun to watch.

rack04 · 12-12-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

If you can get "Sons of Anarchy" on On Demand, I think you might enjoy it.

No other police dramas are filling the drama void, but I am looking forward to "Rescue Me" next month to at least have something fun to watch.

I can't wait to see Rescue Me.

RichardW · 12-12-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

If you can get "Sons of Anarchy" on On Demand, I think you might enjoy it.

No other police dramas are filling the drama void, but I am looking forward to "Rescue Me" next month to at least have something fun to watch.

Added to the radar list -- thanks, guys

RichardW · 12-13-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

If you can get "Sons of Anarchy" on On Demand, I think you might enjoy it.

No other police dramas are filling the drama void, but I am looking forward to "Rescue Me" next month to at least have something fun to watch.

We had seen ads (while watching TS) and taped an episode. Just watched it this morning, and even though it was difficult watching mid-series (it was the 10th episode) -- we're hooked! The On-Demand is showing only 11 and 12 episodes now, so I guess we wait for DVD.

Thanks for the tip

11-25-2008, 10:02 PM	#1
gpugliese B.Y.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Van down by the river Posts: 424 Trading: (13)	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" I'm a bit disappointed Vic didn't meet a slug, but I guess the desk job is the next worst thing that could have happened to him. 3 years in a suit pushing paper is 10x worse than jail for him, because the "police work" is so close yet so out of his grasp... his family is gone and there's nothing he can do about it either. __________________ - Greg

11-25-2008, 11:15 PM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" That was seriously a lame ending to an epic series. Yea, Vic will be miserable riding a desk, but this could have ended so much better. I'm real disappointed.

11-25-2008, 11:25 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,979 Trading: (60)	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" Vic ended up with a fate, that to him, would be far worse than Shane's or Ronnie's. But did you see that look in his eye as he left? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-26-2008, 04:50 AM	#4
Ron1YY Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" For such a great series you would think that they would have written a better ending than this. I'm very disappointed in the way the shield ended.

11-26-2008, 07:45 AM	#5
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" Dissapointing episode, but a great segway into the movie. Hopefully the rumors are true. Read Shawn Ryan's thoughts on the final episode. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

11-26-2008, 08:12 AM	#6
Ken Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Albany, In Posts: 241 Trading: (0)	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" Well, the end for Shane and family really sucked for them. Had a good (bad) feeling of what they were going to find in the bedroom when Shane shot himself. With Shane's suicide and Ronnie being arrested while Vic walks, I think that end works to show the true evil of Vic. Work will kill him at the desk, but he will brush all his sins off and be Vic on his off hours. Vic may have some compassion and you could tell the saddening in him looking at the photos, but the monster inside is a greater force.

11-26-2008, 10:28 AM	#11
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" I am down with The Shield movie, I cannot accept last nights episode as the last time we see/hear from Vic Mackey. That does not work for me.

11-27-2008, 09:03 PM	#12
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,204 Trading: (5)	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" this thread can be closed now __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

12-12-2008, 07:16 PM	#16
RichardW Committed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 993 Trading: (10)	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" I've got a big empty feeling after the final episode of "The Shield" and after we watched the last season on DVD of "The Wire" -- two of the finest dramas on television. Any suggestions for something to fill up the void ?? __________________ "Those are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well, I have others", Groucho Marx