The TV Show That Nearly Cost Michael Chiklis His Starring Role As The Shield’s Vic Mackey

Michael Chiklis’ Vic Mackey is the heart (though not necessarily the soul, given his many misdeeds) of FX‘s “The Shield.” The crime drama focuses on the LAPD Strike Team, a particularly brutal unit that deals with particularly brutal criminals. Unfortunately, Mackey‘s team is just as prone to breaking the law as the many folks it apprehends, which often puts it on the hot seat as the pressure mounts from both sides of the law.

Apart from numerous amazing recurring roles played by folks like Forest Whitaker, Michael Peña, and Glenn Close, the main characters are brought to life…