Shawn Ryan, a regular writer for "Angel" and other programs, created this crime drama to challenge the mores of televised entertainment and to provide a heightened reality with increasingly complicated moral questions. Michael Chiklis stars as Vic Mackey, perhaps television's most no-nonsense detective. His violent, brutal methods bring results, but are often despised by his colleague Detective Wyms (CCH Pounder). Also included are a cast of layered characters including a homosexual cop (Michael Jace) and an officer who is also running for office (Benito Martinez). The show's popularity on the F/X network comes from its hard boiled delivery emphasized by unflinching portrayals of police brutality and unclean street language. Episodes have been helmed by first-rate directors including Nick Gomez (LAWS OF GRAVITY, THE SOPRANOS) and D.J. Caruso (THE SALTON SEA).

DVD Features:

3-Disc Set
Region 1
NTSC
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Disc 1:
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary
Disc 2:
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary
Disc 3:
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Featurette
Outtakes
Trailers:
1. TV Spots (13)
2. Preview of Season 2
Text/Photo Galleries:
Photos/Stills (45)

Michael Chiklis: Actor
CCH Pounder: American Actress, SLIVER
Walton Goggins: 
Catherine Dent: Actor, THE SHIELD series/USS POSEIDON: PHANTOM BELOW
Benito Martinez: Actor, TV's "The Shield"
Michael Jace: 

Stephen Gyllenhaal: American TV Director
D.J. Caruso: Director, SALTON SEA (2002)
Nick Gomez: Editor/Director/Writer
Gary Fleder: Director

"...Of all the TV shows on DVD, this one is the richest in production details and deleted scenes..."