So many television shows are being released on disc now, not all of them necessarily deserve elaborate treatment that compiles each and every episode in one set – but this is one of those series.

From start to finish, Michael Chiklis is absolutely compelling as Vic Mackey, the renegade Los Angeles police detective whose methods are as suspect as they are brutally effective.

The sterling supporting cast of the former FX drama includes Walton Goggins, CCH Pounder, Catherine Dent and Jay Karnes. DVD extras: two "making-of" documentaries; audio commentary by cast and crew members. **** (Not rated: AS, P, V)

Buy 'The Shield' - The Complete Series on DVD.