I agree, and I'm glad I never watched it week to week back in the day, I hate waiting a week for episodes,when a series is that good I want to be able to watch at will.
Find it funny how Vic Mackey despite being the real bad guy of the series had the audience rooting for him. Chiklis said that Forest Whittaker used to get abuse in the street from viewers telling him to leave Mackey alone.
I was gutted when it finished but think it was wrapped up at the right time.
I read that Vic Mackey popped up in SOA using an alias name Milo. They intended it to be him, apparently the 2 shows are set in the same universe and the 2 main gangs in the shield are used in SOA too.
Would love to see a shield catch up series, lots of good characters to catch up on
I, and many I know, consider The Shield to be the greatest series ever. 7 seasons, not one bad episode, a great pilot, and finale......perfect.