24 or The Shield? - Blu-ray Forum

Ultimate1 · 11-24-2008, 07:56 PM

A local store is having a sale on every season for both of these shows. I have seen neither of them. I really like Prison Break if that has any influence. I like pretty much anything that has heavy action too. Each 24 Season is $20 and each The Shield Season is $15. Which show should I blind buy?

tacoreed · 11-24-2008, 08:00 PM

24 seasons 1-5 for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't seen the Shield though, but I heard it's pretty good.

GeneD5 · 11-24-2008, 08:12 PM

go 24. It was recommended to me to try shield as well, so I bought season 1. It is a good show but doesn't even stand up to 24. 24 is brilliant because of the action, supspense, the way the story builds, escalates, and is ultimately resolved. Do yourself a favor and just get all the 24 seasons while they are so cheap.

the_r · 11-24-2008, 08:29 PM

If you've never watched 24, then definitely give it a try.

We almost take it for granted now, but back then, it was quite the revolutionary show, in that it was all "real time".

But yes, the action and suspense in 24, at least in the first few seasons, is unmatched in my opinion by any other action-drama.

rebfandan · 11-24-2008, 08:37 PM

You must buy The Shield. Best written tv drama ever. Hands down. And not one season ever lets up. It has all built up to the finale tonight. It's gonna explode!

Jamespic1118 · 11-24-2008, 08:48 PM

I would say 24, never seen The Shield.

You could buy the first season of each...find out which one you like more. Or you could rent them.

SquidPuppet · 11-24-2008, 08:50 PM

I wont tell you which show is better.

However, if it matters to you, 24 is shot on Panavision 35mm cameras and displayed widescreen.

The shields aspect ratio is old school TV 4:3 square.

Hope this helps.

SquidPuppet · 11-24-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebfandan

You must buy The Shield. Best written tv drama ever. Hands down. And not one season ever lets up. It has all built up to the finale tonight. It's gonna explode!

That would be Deadwood or MadMen, not the Shield.

mikejet · 11-24-2008, 08:11 PM

From what I've heard The Shield is a better show but the first season of 24 is excellent.

11-24-2008, 07:56 PM	#1
Ultimate1 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:United States	24 or The Shield? A local store is having a sale on every season for both of these shows. I have seen neither of them. I really like Prison Break if that has any influence. I like pretty much anything that has heavy action too. Each 24 Season is $20 and each The Shield Season is $15. Which show should I blind buy?

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11-24-2008, 08:00 PM	#2
tacoreed Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Omaha 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:722	24 seasons 1-5 for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't seen the Shield though, but I heard it's pretty good.

11-24-2008, 08:12 PM	#3
GeneD5 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:244 Blu-ray collection:246 Trading Score:168	go 24. It was recommended to me to try shield as well, so I bought season 1. It is a good show but doesn't even stand up to 24. 24 is brilliant because of the action, supspense, the way the story builds, escalates, and is ultimately resolved. Do yourself a favor and just get all the 24 seasons while they are so cheap.

11-24-2008, 08:29 PM	#4
the_r Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:182	If you've never watched 24, then definitely give it a try. We almost take it for granted now, but back then, it was quite the revolutionary show, in that it was all "real time". But yes, the action and suspense in 24, at least in the first few seasons, is unmatched in my opinion by any other action-drama.

11-24-2008, 08:37 PM	#5
rebfandan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:135	You must buy The Shield. Best written tv drama ever. Hands down. And not one season ever lets up. It has all built up to the finale tonight. It's gonna explode!

11-24-2008, 08:48 PM	#6
Jamespic1118 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Manchester, CT Blu-ray collection:112 Trading Score:7	I would say 24, never seen The Shield. You could buy the first season of each...find out which one you like more. Or you could rent them.

11-24-2008, 08:50 PM	#7
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	I wont tell you which show is better. However, if it matters to you, 24 is shot on Panavision 35mm cameras and displayed widescreen. The shields aspect ratio is old school TV 4:3 square. Hope this helps.

11-24-2008, 08:11 PM	#9
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	From what I've heard The Shield is a better show but the first season of 24 is excellent.

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