Weekly discussion for "The Shield"

Personally I think this season is at least as good, and in many ways better, than all of the previous seasons. Yet I know 5 "die hard" fans that say they feel disconnected and seem to have lost traction with the show.

Anyone else getting vibes like this?

I'll hate to see it end but I would so much rather it go out accelerating rather than fizzling like so many shows do