What I'm Watching: The Shield

The Shield: Season 7, Episode 10 "Party Line" (B+)

I'm not sure I've ever seen such real anger and passion from Aceveda. This episode spotlighted a terrific, unexpected performance from Benito Martinez, who hasn't had scenes like this since the show's third season. I was shocked that Beltran so quickly put out a hit on Pezuela, and of course I'm impressed by Vic's handling of the situation. All that stuff is really heating up. Corinne going to the police still felt like a surprise even though it's not really out of character for her, and Claudette coming in on Mara's call was pretty intense. Shane and Mara do see pretty loyal to each other, and I doubt either of them would let the other take the fall. Ronnie and Vic's Plan B to run south doesn't seem like it will pan out - remember how well that worked for Lem? I'm still grasping the painful realization that this show only has three more episodes ever, but word has it that the last two are incredible, so I'm beyond excited.