The Shield: The Final Act

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Tuesday September 2nd bitches. The last season starts next week... Can't wait. Also, I love the Beck song they're using in the promos.

[PapaGeorgio]

Yeah I'm mad excited, but sad.

[Confused]

Think i'll only be getting this a week later than you fellas!

Which beats having to wait months on end for the first few series of it! Can't wait.

While we waste time away, whats your favourites Shield moments?

[Shaggy]

Ive been counting down the days for it since the last season ended.

Im really excited to see how its all gonna end. I heard a bunch of interviews done with the cast that the ending is so unexpected that it will blow the fans minds.

Im predicting Vic and Shane both die. Or that Shane will get killed off by taking a bullet or something for Vic.....

[PapaGeorgio]

I think it'll end with Acevada getting raped by Claudette.

[Rob]

Shane needs to die.

Oh god this is gonna be great. Shame it's ending though.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Shane does need to die... I don't WANT him to (outside of revenge for Lem), but Shane needs to go down. I really want Vic to make it though. Yeah, he's done some bad things, but he's "generally" a good guy

Also, here's the ending of the first episode... So so so fucking good.

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[Indifferent Clox]

What beck song are they using?

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Ending of the second season... God they do good montages.

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[What Would Kevin Do?]

Small recap of the first 5 seasons

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[What Would Kevin Do?]

They're using "Farewell Ride" by Beck

[What Would Kevin Do?]

God this show is amazing.

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[Indifferent Clox]

That is a good song. I have to start watching for the game.

[Rob]

This show is the only non sports related programme that has ever made me shout at the TV. When Shane killed Lem I was screaming every cuss at the fucker possible. Best heel turn in the history of TV. The dirty bastard :D God this show is so fucking great.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

This show is the only non sports related programme that has ever made me shout at the TV. When Shane killed Lem I was screaming every cuss at the fucker possible. Best heel turn in the history of TV. The dirty bastard :D God this show is so fucking great.

Yeah, I think that may be one of the few times a fictional program ever made me talk/yell at the tv too.

[PapaGeorgio]

Normally don't listen to the radio, but station I like is playing all their songs from A-Z, it's a rock station. Well anyways like at every commercial break they had a ad for The Shield returning tonight. I was gitty in excitement whenever it came on. I listened to it once, than any other time I made sure to get up from my desk. I couldn't handle listening to it, couldn't focus on work after hearing it.

ALMOST TIME FOLKS. ALMOST TIME.

GO CLAUDETTE

[Boondock Saint]

WOOOOOOOOOO

[PapaGeorgio]

My serious season finale prediction. Claudette finds some legit dirt and is going to turn em in. Shane kills her, Vick kills him. Something like that, but Claudette's gonna die I'm pretty sure. It would make for great TV and she is in the position for it to happen. Maybe Dutch Boy will kill Shane or Vick. Yeah, Claudette gets killed by Shane or Vick. Dutch Boy kills Shane or Vick.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

IF Vic gets brought in, I'm pretty sure it'll be Dutch who does it. Hell, he'll probably get them for the money train still....

[PapaGeorgio]

Yeah, def Claudette and Dutch are going to be the key to it all. The reason I don't think Dutch will bring them in is so Dutch can kill. We seen them tempting his inner self with murdering the cat and such before. So giving him a reason to kill in vengeance of his mentor/friend/etc seems possible. At least them teasing the idea is possible.

[PapaGeorgio]

oh shit!

[PapaGeorgio]

another oh shit. this time for SPOILERS ronnie's beard coming back.

[Rob]

I hope it doesn't end with Claudette and Dutch bringing in anyone. They can't end the show with those two fuckers on top of the world. Shane needs a bullet from Ronnie. I thought for a second this week that Ronnie was going to double cross Vic so maybe that's where it might go.

Shane to die. Vic to live.

[PapaGeorgio]

Telling yeah, Claudette/Dutch get some evidence on one of em, one of em dies.

Like they been teasing it the entire series with the Stay out of my way and i'll stay out of yours. Time for someone to get in someones way

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I'd laugh my ass off if Billings brought Vic down... It'd be awful, but I'd laugh.

Another thing I've been thinking is Shane may end up taking a bullet for Vic... Or they may go the "Truth or Consequences New Mexico" route where Shane pulls a gun on Vic, ends up shooting someone about to shoot Vic, but Vic doesn't know it and kills Shane.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Oh, and someone's going over that railing ;)

[Shaggy]

Im assuming Dutch is gonna die....but I would love to see Dutch be the one who ends up saving Vic and kills Shane

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Why would Dutch die? Dutch is awesome. Unless he's going to bring them down, Shane goes to kill him, does, and then vic pops Shane, covering all his bases.

[Boondock Saint]

SPOOK STREET

[Rob]

Why would Dutch die? Dutch is awesome. Unless he's going to bring them down, Shane goes to kill him, does, and then vic pops Shane, covering all his bases.

Dutch is a fucking weasel.

With the Al Queda connections now, the Barn will probably be the next terrorist attack target.

[PapaGeorgio]

was going crazy in laughter at the spook street scene. like plan to go back and watch just that part.

[The Genius]

season has been excellent as usual so far. this is one of the few shows in my lifetime that i cant wait for each week. i heard tavon garris is being brought back by shawn ryan sometime this season, any ideas on how he returns?

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I've been wondering that since I heard the rumor. It's either going to be in passing, like a cameo with a little bit of backstory, or it's going to be major. It'd be slick if he came back to the Barn as part of Ronnie's team (since CLaudette basically gave Ronnie the run of the strike team, and Vic is still seen to be on his way out, and no one likes Shane.)

[Rob]

Didn't Tevon die?

[PapaGeorgio]

No Tevon lived. To recap his storyline. He went to Shanes to straighten shit out. They got into a big ole brawl. Tevon was pounding on Shane, Shane's bitch of a women hit him with like an iron on the back of the head. Tevon goes crazy bout to kill the bitch, but then stumbles out into his car to go to the hospital. On the way there he runs into a parked van, flying out of the front windshield being put into a critical coma.

It was unsure if he'd make it or not, but eventually he did get better; however nobody was sure on his memory. Vick goes over to set him straight, to make sure he doesn't say shit about the fight with Shane, but Tevon says he'll let his story speak for itself. Vick mentions how Tevon his the prego bitch as well but he doesn't remember doing that.

They eventually talk pussy Lem into talking to Tevon since they had a gay relationship going on (despite the fact it was never seen on screen). Lem tells Tevon he really did his the prego bitch. Tevon doesn't believe he could ever hit a girl, but believes Lem. Tevon starts to break down crying, and requests to see prego bitch to apologize. His story remains untold, and he is told to say he simply fell asleep at the wheel. That was last you hear from him pretty much.

[The Genius]

season 6 wasnt all that long ago but i cant remember what happened to Kevin Hiatt. how was he written out?

[Rob]

He fucked the Mexican cop and didn't declare a personal relationship with a fellow officier so he was off the Strike Team.

[The Genius]

He fucked the Mexican cop and didn't declare a personal relationship with a fellow officier so he was off the Strike Team.

ah yeah, i remember Dutch watching thru the window. :lol:

HOLY SHIT at tonight's episode. She's working for Pezuela?!

[Rob]

Man this is getting fucked for Vic now. He is defo going to jail or dying now. Gonna have to put a bullet in a few more heads now.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Damnit, I can't wait until the next episode... I'm wondering how much Vic will tell her? I'm betting he'll end up trying to play the "I'm the good guy, I have the box, I need you to help me take him down." card.

I also wonder if there's going to be more going on with crazy, potential serial killer kid, and Dutch.

[Rob]

Yeah but is she is already in Pezuela's pocket, there is no way she is gonna side with Vic. Might lead to Vic going with the Armeanians or something.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

So either she'd going to side with Vic, or she's leading Vic into a trap.

[The Genius]

it's almost tuesday, yes! so is vic gonna set up shane to get killed in order to fulfill his promise to avenge Lem? Dutch and the serial killer kid is a really good side story too, probably dutch's best work to date.

[Rob]

Dutch strangling the cat was awesome too.

[PapaGeorgio]

Best episode of the season thus far. Shit gonna be crazy.

[The Genius]

another excellent episode. i wonder if Tavon will get his retribution this season or he just made a cameo since we hadnt seen him in years?

[Rob]

I have given up trying to suss out the season. This is the best show in the history of TV. I might cry when it's over.

[The Genius]

the shield and oz are best 2 shows ever.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Hopefully the Shield has a much better ending than Oz did.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Fucking Shane... Next episode looks real good too. On a total side note, I'm loving all the fricking characters they're bringing back this season.

[The Genius]

wow, interesting to see if this is how dany's character ends. just running off with the baby. every episode this season has been good. shawn ryan is a genius.

[Rob]

I hate the show now. Why the hell does it have to end? It's bringing me close to tears for fuck sake. God this is awesome fucking awesome.

[PapaGeorgio]

OMG not gonna be able to sleep tonight cause of this. Like I'm so excited but so sad at the same time. What do we have left now like 4 episodes?

[The Genius]

WOW. i want to see shane and mara get killed but i dont think vic could do it. no idea how this is all going to play out.

[Dragon]

Great episode. One of the most eventful episodes since Lem died. Can't wait to see how this all ends, although it sucks that its actually ending.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

The entire seen at the barn was fucking amazing... WOW!

[Rob]

Shane and Mara are definitely getting killed. I reckon Vic does them both to keep Ronnie free and he loses everything and goes to jail.

That was insane. If there has ever been a better season of any TV show then I'd love to see it. Actually if someone told me there was, I'd call them a liar.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I was thinking that earlier. If Vic does kill him, I'm pretty sure he'll let Ronnie bust him, clearing Ronnie's name forever... I don't know if it'll go down like that though. Even if Vic kills Shane, I doubt he'll kill Mara, and definitely not the kid. I do think Shane will get killed though.... I dunno, I have no clue how this will end up going down... I want Vic to come out okay in the end though.

[Rob]

Mara has to go to clear Ronnie though. I wouldn't count out Cassidy or Corrine doing something to put him away either.

That is what is so great, there is no way to predict what is gonna happen for sure. And it won't be a Sopranos ending. Whatever they do will be awesome.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

True.. Fuck Mara though, I never liked her anyway... I wouldn't be surprised if Dutch plays a hand in someones downfall either... There's only like 4 episodes left, and unless they bring back the kid who's a possible serial killer, he has nothing going on, and you know he'll do something for the finale.

I really think if Vic ends up dying, he'll get some sort of a heroes funeral...

[Rob]

It's gotta be jail for Vic now. I wouldn't be surprised to see Tevon put the bullet in Shane but you know it's gonna be Vic.

[The Genius]

i thought tavon too when i saw the boot kick in the door. the idea of ronnie busting vic for killing shane would be interesting and i could live with that ending. im just hoping the series finale is at least 2 hours.

[Rob]

Ronnie wouldn't do it though. Remember Corrine knows about Ronnie as well now.

[The Genius]

glad to see lloyd is back in the storyline. i think they said 3 more episodes? looks like aceveda will get tired of pezuela and take matters into his own hands??

[Rob]

I hope Claudette dies soon. She is getting right on my tits. More so than Mara and she is an annoying cunt.

[The Genius]

i was glad to see mara stick with shane, so when they are eventually caught they will be arrested or killed together.

[The Genius]

whoa, cool to see aceveda kick pezuela's ass like that right in front of beltran too. the way things are going with the rest of the show i can see vic and ronnie and shane all go down for what they have done. only 3 episodes left.

[PapaGeorgio]

Obviously needs to be a showdown between Shane vs. Vic

The question is who will bust in during the showdown.

Should be like the end of Seinfeld where they talk about buttons all together in jail.

[Rob]

I was so glad to see Mara rat Corrine for the piece of shit she is. It's at the point now where the winner of the Shane vs. Vic showdown needs to get away with it.

Man it's gonna suck so bad when this show is over.

[PapaGeorgio]

I have so many mixed feeling about all of this. I desperately want to see the final 3 episodes right now. But at the same time I'll be so pissed when i finish them knowing that is it for The Shield.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I know. The Shield being over is going to leave a huge void, and I doubt I'm going to find a show that consistently good to replace it with.

[The Genius]

ok, so i have never seen an episode of the wire before. but a friend said that it is as good if not better than the shield, maybe that is what is in store for me after the shield ends.

any input on the wire?

[Rob]

Yeah, it ain't The Shield.

[The Genius]

well pgeorgio, kevin and rob, this is it. 2 episodes left and shawn ryan has done a perfect job building up this season and paced it well. i cant even begin to speculate how it will all end because i can see different swerves.

vic has escaped thru so much since the show started and i feel that in the finale he finally dies, i dont see any jail for him. either he gets away scot free or dies.

[PapaGeorgio]

I plan to cry next week at 1030 central. Not even joking.

The immunity thing was one oh shit fucking moment.

My predictions are as following:

Ronnie is definitely going to Jail. I imagine he is getting picked up right away and they will try to get him to talk to get Vic on something he didn't confess too.

The Cartel is going to find out Vic has been playing them and first kill Vics family, and then set him up at the sting. But since its a sting Vic will survive.

Shane and Vic need to meet face to face. No idea what will happen there.

Shane needs to die.

Dutchboy and Serial Boy are going to go at it. Possibly DutchBoy killing serial boy. Dutchboy has always had a fascination with serial killers, and killing the cat showed more of that side to him. I think dutchboy needs to kill someone.

Claudette is going to commit suicide. (Not strong on this but throwing it out there).

As for Vic. There are three possibilities for him: die, jail, scott free. He can't die, I don't see that happening. End shot needs to be off him, and him being dead doesn't work for me. Jail just doesn't work either. All these years he has gotten away with everything because he is the best. For all of it to end with him going to jail it would seem to cheap. At the same time I don't want to see him get away scott free as he deserves to be punishment.

But I think he will be scott free. If you notice how I set everything up, him being scott free is one of worst punishments. He royale fucked Ronnie over. His family is dead. FBI won't use him for a job, so after the 3 years of his contract (which they wouldn't use him for anything obviously as too much of a liability) he has nothing. Everyone will know what he has done now too. So what does he have left to show for everything, nothing. He has nothing to live for at the end of it all which in some ways is far worst punishment.

Probably way off, but that's my guess, what's yours?

[Dragon]

Wow, the immunity scene was crazy. One of the best scenes on TV I've seen. You know about all the shit Vic has done but hearing him talk about it and laugh about it was chilling.

The reactions from the feds and Claudette were great.

I really have no idea what to expect for the finale. I don't think it will end up with nothing happening to Vic and Ronnie just going to jail though.

So much stuff to wrap up with one episode left. Man, can't wait another week.

[The Genius]

yeah rofl at claudette firing dutch.

[Rob]

I totally popped at Vic through that interview. I can't stand Claudette. Vic needs to get Ronnie out of dodge though. It's also kinda at the point now where I kinda want Mara and Shane to get away free but I think Shane will end up handing himself in now trying to drop Vic in it but he won't know Vic is immune.

I didn't like the idea of Vic double crossing Ronnie though but Vic always seems to have another idea so maybe there is something to get Ronnie off the hook.

[Rob]

I totally popped at Vic through that interview. I can't stand Claudette. Vic needs to get Ronnie out of dodge though. It's also kinda at the point now where I kinda want Mara and Shane to get away free but I think Shane will end up handing himself in now trying to drop Vic in it but he won't know Vic is immune.

I didn't like the idea of Vic double crossing Ronnie though but Vic always seems to have another idea so maybe there is something to get Ronnie off the hook.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Last episode was amazing... I can't wait until next Tuesday. With this build up, it's got to have an amazing ending, but with the way Shawn Ryan has tied everything together, I'm not worried.

I had two thoughts. One being that the sting is a set up, there won't be drugs, and ICE decides that Vic didn't pull through and they yank his immunity. Basically a "what goes around comes around" ending where Vic finally has a plan totally blow up in his face... OR...

I was thinking Ronnie might find out that Vic signed immunity papers... I was thinking that Ronnie might end up killing Shane, making it look like Vic did it, and going to ICE, offering to confess that Vic killed Shane if they give him immunity, that way Vic would go down for Shane's murder, and Ronnie would stay out of jail... There would be a sad sense of poetic justice if Vic ends up going to prison for something he actually didn't do.

I also think that if Shane dies, and Ronnie goes to jail, once Vic finds out that Corrine fucked him over, he'll feel so much remorse about screwing over Ronnie, and losing his family, that he'll off himself.

[The Genius]

i dont know if it is possible within the 90s minutes but i just want to see closure for all the major characters.

billings gets sued for fraud and is fired

lloyd was the one calling dutch and eventually tries to lure him to the house but dutch kills lloyd in self defense

claudette goes over the edge and is hospitalized or dies

no idea how the ronnie/shane/vic storyline will playout but i really hope ronnie is able to come away unscathed.

[PapaGeorgio]

Anyone else think Ronnie looks fucking badass in a suit. He should have been sporting a beard and suit the entire series in this humble bearded mans opinion.

[Rob]

That was some ending to a show. Ronnie taking the hit for the shit 4 guys pulled off sucks though. Although Vic obviously deserved some sort of pain, having your kids taken from you is too far though. Corinne was a fucking bitch by the end. Vic should have told Ronnie to run before the bust whether he needed him or not. That sucked.

Shane Vendrell becoming Chris Benoit made me sick to my stomach. I can't believe they went there.

I know they are talking about a movie but what more is there to do really?

[Boondock Saint]

Loved the last episode. Loved the season. Brilliant show. Never missed a beat.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I agree

[Rob]

I can't think of another TV show where I saw this many seasons and not one single episode was shit.

[The Genius]

spook street