The Shield has won critical praise for its realism, particularly in its portrayal of gang violence in Los Angeles. Although names of actual gangs are not used, the portrayals are based on real gangs. Latino gangs with names such as "Los Magnificos" (or "Los Mags"), the Byzantine Latinos (or "Byz-Lats") and the "Toros" are a constant thorn in the Strike Team's side in the early seasons of the show, while African American gangs become more prominent in later episodes.Like the notorious real-life Blood and Crip gangs, the One-Niners identify themselves strongly with one color (in this case purple), wearing it on various items of clothing. To enhance its realism, the show makes very little use of background music until the end of each episode.

I suggest to add in the details italian, german and french languages!!!

Usually you find as series go on and on they lose the excitment...but i can say that has happend yet, still a great series...

Series one was outstanding, series two was great, Series three is AWESOME and a must buy if you have seen one or/and two. The team are back to there best and although trying to take down the bad guys they are till trying to sort the slight money problem out whilst also being tracked by Aceveda and the Great geek Dutch boy! They are still dealing with their personal issues aswell and other reviews have said Aceveda played an awesome part in this. You must watch this to find out why. Excellent cliff hanger and a little tough ending that gripped me! can't wait to buy series 4.