By drax on Skatehive
Money Shot (S07E03) Airdate: 16 September 2008 Written by: Adam E. Fierro Directed by: Terrence O'Hara Running Time: 45 minutes As the curtain falls on The Shield with only a handful of episodes remaining, the narrative architecture of Vic Mackey’s world becomes increasingly claustrophobic. The avenues for the Strike Team leader to continue the story and evade facing the true consequences of his endless misdeeds are rapidly shrinking. Yet, in "Money Shot," Vic demonstrates a flicker of his former brilliance, acting once again as a shameless liar and strategic manipulator. However, this episode serves as a stark reminder that his actions, while tactical victories in the moment, are actually staving off or even hastening the complete collapse of his professional and personal life. The main storyline revolves around a complex pact between Strike Team and the Armenian mob, a move that forms part of Vic’s even greater scheme to manipulate this faction into a war with the Mexican gangs. Desp