Diaf
05-04-2004, 03:14 PM
The renewal marks the first time the cable channel has brought back any of its original series for a fourth season. Fifteen new episodes of the graphic police drama are scheduled to begin airing in early 2005.
"This year's arc of episodes is not only the strongest yet, but as good a season of television as I've seen during my entire career," FX entertainment president John Landgraf said Monday. "We can't wait to see what they come up with next year."
Chiklis was a surprise best-actor Emmy winner in 2002 for playing rule-breaking Los Angeles police detective Vic Mackey. "The Shield" has been a critical favorite and has developed a strong fan following, even though it airs on basic cable because of its violence and strong language.
"This year's arc of episodes is not only the strongest yet, but as good a season of television as I've seen during my entire career," FX entertainment president John Landgraf said Monday. "We can't wait to see what they come up with next year."
Chiklis was a surprise best-actor Emmy winner in 2002 for playing rule-breaking Los Angeles police detective Vic Mackey. "The Shield" has been a critical favorite and has developed a strong fan following, even though it airs on basic cable because of its violence and strong language.