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JamesG · 08-16-2010, 06:12 PM

Miss "The Shield"? Watch Tonight's "Lie to Me"
by Jason Hughes
posted Aug 16th 2010

Shawn Ryan may have stepped down as showrunner for the upcoming third season of "Lie to Me" on FOX, but the executive producer still has a trick up his sleeve before he leaves.

In tonight's episode, fans of Ryan's "The Shield" can look forward to guest spots from five -- yes, five -- "Shield" alums, according to TV Guide.

The episode centers around a married couple, played by Catherine Dent (Officer Danni Sofer) and Benito Martinez (Captain David Aceveda), who connect with Lightman and Zoe at the execution of the man accused of killing their son 17 years earlier -- only Lightman isn't so sure they're watching the right man die.

That's when Ryan got to pull in some of his other friends.

The trail leads to the executed man's brother David Rees Snell (Detective Ronnie Gardocki) and ex-girlfriend Cathy Ryan (Corrine Mackey), and ultimately to a photographer Kenny Johnson (Detective Curtis Lemansky).

Martinez said of the experience, "We found a whole new, completely different vocabulary and relationship that was organic to these characters. What was instant was our trust for each other."

Ryan described the episode as a "fun alternate universe" for fans of "The Shield", but he promised that the "Lie to Me" main characters won't be shortchanged to make room for all those guest stars.

"We also find out the past of how Zoe and Lightman fell in love and how their daughter Emily came into the world," Ryan said.

It's certainly a lot to pack into a single hour of television, but he's hoping the stunt might lure in some new viewers who may not have followed him to this new drama.

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08-16-2010, 06:12 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,985	Tonight (8/16) is a "Shield" Reunion on "Lie to Me" *Miss "The Shield"? Watch Tonight's "Lie to Me"* by Jason Hughes posted Aug 16th 2010 Shawn Ryan may have stepped down as showrunner for the upcoming third season of "Lie to Me" on FOX, but the executive producer still has a trick up his sleeve before he leaves. In tonight's episode, fans of Ryan's "The Shield" can look forward to guest spots from five -- yes, five -- "Shield" alums, according to TV Guide. The episode centers around a married couple, played by Catherine Dent (Officer Danni Sofer) and Benito Martinez (Captain David Aceveda), who connect with Lightman and Zoe at the execution of the man accused of killing their son 17 years earlier -- only Lightman isn't so sure they're watching the right man die. That's when Ryan got to pull in some of his other friends. The trail leads to the executed man's brother David Rees Snell (Detective Ronnie Gardocki) and ex-girlfriend Cathy Ryan (Corrine Mackey), and ultimately to a photographer Kenny Johnson (Detective Curtis Lemansky). Martinez said of the experience, "We found a whole new, completely different vocabulary and relationship that was organic to these characters. What was instant was our trust for each other." Ryan described the episode as a "fun alternate universe" for fans of "The Shield", but he promised that the "Lie to Me" main characters won't be shortchanged to make room for all those guest stars. "We also find out the past of how Zoe and Lightman fell in love and how their daughter Emily came into the world," Ryan said. It's certainly a lot to pack into a single hour of television, but he's hoping the stunt might lure in some new viewers who may not have followed him to this new drama. http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/08/16/mi...hts-lie-to-me/ Attached Images