Vic Mackey

Victor Samuel Mackey, is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Shield, an American crime drama series, which ran for seven seasons on FX. Played by Michael Chiklis, Mackey is portrayed as a corrupt and brutal detective in the Los Angeles Police Department. He leads a small anti-gang unit primarily tasked with curbing the rampant drug trade in the fictional Farmington district of Los Angeles. He commits several crimes throughout the series including drug dealing, extortion, police brutality, and murder. He is often depicted justifying his crimes as a means to an end. Despite his actions, Mackey considers himself a devoted father and family man.