It's not based on the movie, but it's tied directly into the movie. And it's the same vibe as the movie, which is murder/evil/chaos happening in a seemingly quiet, nice suburban community.
The TV series is incredible.
Fred.
Just Finished The Shield, Give Me A New Show
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It's not based on the movie, but it's tied directly into the movie. And it's the same vibe as the movie, which is murder/evil/chaos happening in a seemingly quiet, nice suburban community.
The TV series is incredible.
Fred.
Oh ok. I might give it a shot. I wasn't really a fan of the movie so that was my main reason for avoiding it.
Anyone who digs The Shield & The Wire should check Homicide: Life on the Street. Incredible series that was loosely based on David Simon's (The Wire) first book and still considered as one of the best shows network TV has ever done. First 2 shorter seasons are good but they're still finding their ground tonally, and the 7th season is lacking but 3-5 are probably the best 3 seasons that network TV drama has done. There's also a movie after season 7 that concludes the whole series.
Plus Homicide is basically the backbone for why TV drama is so good now overall. (Homicide's success & production team's frustration with networks led to the writers, producers & crew to create Oz on HBO. Oz was the first of the HBO dramas and that success established HBO as a drama powerhouse, making Deadwood, Wire, Sopranos, etc... HBO's success led to FX wanting to copy that model w/ original programming with The Shield. The Shield's & FX's overall success led to the boom of original drama on basic cable & pay cable.)
Plus Homicide is basically the backbone for why TV drama is so good now overall. (Homicide's success & production team's frustration with networks led to the writers, producers & crew to create Oz on HBO. Oz was the first of the HBO dramas and that success established HBO as a drama powerhouse, making Deadwood, Wire, Sopranos, etc... HBO's success led to FX wanting to copy that model w/ original programming with The Shield. The Shield's & FX's overall success led to the boom of original drama on basic cable & pay cable.)
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Fist of the north starOnly anime I've seen is DB/Z/GT, unless you count Digimon, Yugioh, & Pokemon. Cant believe the last two still on the air
breh, watch attack on titan on netflix. shyt is the GOAT anime. i know that because i dont watch anime at all and that one wasOnly anime I've seen is DB/Z/GT, unless you count Digimon, Yugioh, & Pokemon. Cant believe the last two still on the air
i recommend it to everyone in real life and they always have the 
after
Homicide is great. If you really want to get these stans to watch it just tell them Gus Fring is in it.That Boy Lost EverythingAnyway tho, looking to start a new show. One that's dope and hopefully finished production. Shows i've seen:
Friday Night Lights
The Wire
Breaking Bad
The Shield
Dawson's Creek
Game Of Thrones
The Sopranos
What i need to check?
Justified. It is really, really good.
Is it important to watch the movie before starting the show?
I know the movie is highly regarded and it's probably a good idea to see it regardless but I've had this show downloaded for a while now and might start it this week.
Not important at all.
Start the show. When you get to the 4th ep shoot me a message on here, or @ me, and I'll explain the movie connection. It's not necessary but it's a cool connection.
Fred.
this.
if you want a show like the shield.
Boardwalk Empire if you want something different
Fargo if you want fukkery
Recca Gatsby
LWO
Fargo
True Detective
Justified
The Blacklist
24
Orphan Black
Utopia
Boardwalk Empire
Strike Back
Cowboy Bebop
Attack on Titan
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
True Detective
Justified
The Blacklist
24
Orphan Black
Utopia
Boardwalk Empire
Strike Back
Cowboy Bebop
Attack on Titan
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
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