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Television · 2002

The Shield

Shawn Ryan

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editorial · Reviewed artwork

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Carries power forward while giving it a stronger television expression.

A corrupt LAPD detective navigates crime and consequence. The anti-hero before the wave.

This work has been selected for the Aravien index based on editorial review.

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A corrupt LAPD detective navigates crime and consequence. The anti-hero before the wave.

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