Weekly discussion for "The Shield" - Page 4

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.

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.

rack04 · 11-26-2008, 10:35 AM

If there is a movie I hope it is 3 years in the future when Vic isn't chained to the desk and Ronnie is out of prison. The thought of Ronnie hunting down Vic brings a smile to my face.

icehog3 · 11-26-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

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.

ac⋅cept⋅ance /ækˈsɛptəns/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ak-sep-tuhns] Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun
1. the act of taking or receiving something offered.
2. favorable reception; approval; favor.

But what if you have to, Darrell?

Case in point...Al Swearengen, "Deadwood".

rack04 · 11-26-2008, 10:39 AM

Brings back sad memories of when Oz ended.

11-26-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

ac⋅cept⋅ance /ækˈsɛptəns/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ak-sep-tuhns] Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun
1. the act of taking or receiving something offered.
2. favorable reception; approval; favor.

But what if you have to, Darrell?

Case in point...Al Swearengen, "Deadwood".

Yeah. I know, Tom.

Did anyone else think Vic looked hilarious in a suit?

icehog3 · 11-26-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Yeah. I know, Tom.

Did anyone else think Vic looked hilarious in a suit?

I think they purposely put him in one that was too tight, to symbolize the "restrictions" of his new job.....he looked like I feel in a suit.

11-26-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I think they purposely put him in one that was too tight, to symbolize the "restrictions" of his new job.....he looked like I feel in a suit.

That is not possible!!!!!!!!! Tom, Suits have sleeves

icehog3 · 11-26-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron1YY

That is not possible!!!!!!!!! Tom, Suits have sleeves

I know Ron.....I hate that chit!

BengalMan · 11-27-2008, 09:02 AM

I think that what we were left with is similar to how the Shield started. Vic grabbed his gun with the look in his eye of "I'm going to do whatever the hell I want" and left. This was soon after he heard and saw the lights of the police car which flipped that switch in his head. Just my thoughts.....

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.

11-27-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Comicbookfreak

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.

You know it didn't hit me until you said that Bro. Very similar situation indeed.....

Genetic Defect · 11-27-2008, 09:03 PM

this thread can be closed now

11-25-2008, 11:15 PM	#61
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	#62
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,584 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	#63
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	#64
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	#65
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	#69
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.

11-26-2008, 10:35 AM	#70
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" If there is a movie I hope it is 3 years in the future when Vic isn't chained to the desk and Ronnie is out of prison. The thought of Ronnie hunting down Vic brings a smile to my face. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

11-26-2008, 10:39 AM	#72
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" Brings back sad memories of when Oz ended. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

11-27-2008, 09:02 AM	#77
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Weekly discussion for "The Shield" I think that what we were left with is similar to how the Shield started. Vic grabbed his gun with the look in his eye of "I'm going to do whatever the hell I want" and left. This was soon after he heard and saw the lights of the police car which flipped that switch in his head. Just my thoughts.....

11-27-2008, 09:03 PM	#80
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 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