Several internet sources seem to suggest that the show has originally been filmed with 1.77:1 AR in mind, which has then been modified to 4:3 for FX network airings. Fox seems to have decided to use 4:3 for R1 Seasons 1 & 2 whereas R2/4 season 1 (season 2 due july) released by Columbia...
What is the deal with the aspect ratios of The Shield? Both Region 1 Seasons 1 & 2 are 4:3. However, Region 2 Season 1 was 16:9 and on cable here in Finland season 1 was 4:3 and season 2 was 16:9. I am confused. Are we talking about vertical cropping here?
R2 comes in a stylish Digipak with a booklet but lacks the original mono track. Aficionados might want to check out the Italian R2 released by CVC as it is the longer extended cut albeit with only italian soundtrack. (170min with the 4% pal speedup whereas the Paramount PAL release is 165min...