Did Shameless go downhill?

This is a long running Showtime series which really started off well with clever writing and life-like characters that really make you become emotionally invested in their stories. Unfortunately, after Season 6, the series started to go downhill.
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What is the most boring season of Shameless?

Shamelessly crude with the driest of humor, season 1 is definitely the season that took the most inspiration from the UK series it is based on.
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Why is Shameless worth watching?

The Gallaghers are probably the best chaotic family you will ever see on screen. The show follows the life of a family that doesn't have the best parental figures in their lives and how they manage to work and live their lives in Chicago.
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Is Shameless a good series?

The fourth season of Shameless is excellent, is funny, is absolutely the show's best—Rotten Tomatoes agrees—but is absolutely not a comedy. There are other ways Shameless strains credibility. From 2011 to 2021, its South Side remained remarkably white, when in reality well over 90% of South Side residents are Black.
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Why did Shameless get Cancelled?

After 11 seasons and 134 episodes, Showtime's Shameless wrapped its run Sunday with a series finale that was directly impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic in two key ways. Ultimately, Frank's (William H.
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Why did Fiona quit Shameless?

Rossum told EW that she chose to leave the series because "it was time for the character to spread her wings and that there was less need for her." And while she didn't return for the show's series finale, Kenney insists she doesn't hold any grudges against her former co-star, who she still considers a friend.
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What rank is Shameless on Netflix?

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As of the time of this writing, the show — the cast of which includes William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum — is sitting at #3 on Netflix's list of the Top 10 TV shows in the US. Shameless is also sitting at #4 on Netflix's combined movie and TV show Top 10 list.
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Why is Shameless the best show ever?

Shameless manages to emphasize the importance of family and support systems without portraying any of their characters as perfect; they are always ready to deliver some tough love to one another. In the first nine seasons of Shameless, Emmy Rossum played the eldest Gallagher sibling, Fiona Gallagher.
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How did they write Fiona out of Shameless?

The money gave her an opportunity to finally do something for herself, and in the Season 9 finale, she left half the money for Debbie and took the rest with her. Shameless never revealed where Fiona went, but she was mentioned a few times in the series after her exit.
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How popular is Shameless?

Shameless was the cable channel's best-performing first-year drama. Defying the usual downward trend following a premiere, the series built on its initial audience, becoming number one in its time slot among adults aged 18 through 49. Subsequent episodes' audiences fluctuated between a million and 1.14 million viewers.
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How did the British version of Shameless end?

A lot of the romantic relationships between the characters play out differently between the two versions. In the UK version, Ian ends up marrying a woman after his affair with Mickey ends, while in the US version his storyline concludes with a reunion with Mickey in prison.
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What year did Shameless start?

The first season of Shameless, an American comedy-drama television series based on the British series of the same name by Paul Abbott, premiered on January 9, 2011, at Sunday 10:00 p.m. EST on the Showtime television network.
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What season does Shameless go downhill?

This is a long running Showtime series which really started off well with clever writing and life-like characters that really make you become emotionally invested in their stories. Unfortunately, after Season 6, the series started to go downhill.
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Who's the best character in Shameless?

15 Best Shameless Characters, Ranked
  1. 1 Mickey Milkovich. Mickey is a fan favorite and the character who changes most from his first appearance to his last.
  2. 2 Fiona Gallagher. ...
  3. 3 Frank Gallagher. ...
  4. 4 Ian Gallagher. ...
  5. 5 Mandy Milkovich. ...
  6. 6 Carl Gallagher. ...
  7. 7 Veronica Fisher. ...
  8. 8 Franny Gallagher. ...
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What is the best episode of Shameless?

'Shameless' Finale: 11 Essential Episodes as the Gallaghers Bid Farewell
  • Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1) ...
  • Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father (Season 1, Episode 7) ...
  • Hurricane Monica (Season 2, Episode 9) ...
  • Order Room Service (Season 3, Episode 11) ...
  • Emily (Season 4, Episode 11) ...
  • Drugs Actually (Season 5, Episode 11)
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Who is Shameless based on?

No, The Gallaghers were not inspired by any real-life family. However, the American series is a direct adaptation of the original British series of the same name. Created and written by Paul Abbott, Shameless ran on the UK's Channel 4 for 11 seasons, between 2004 and 2013.
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What to watch after finishing Shameless?

  • United States of Tara.
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
  • Six Feet Under.
  • The Righteous Gemstones.
  • Succession.
  • You're the Worst.
  • Good Girls.
  • SMILF.
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Did Netflix take Shameless off?

The logical conclusion as to where Shameless will stream after leaving Netflix is HBO Max. That's where many WBTV produced television series get moved to after leaving Netflix and the likes. With that said, given Showtime's involvement in the show we could see it licensed to Paramount+ too.
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Who is the main character in Shameless?

Frank Gallagher. Vernon Francis "Frank" Gallagher (born 12 March 1960) is the main protagonist of Shameless. He appeared in 136 episodes in total.
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How old is Carl from Shameless?

Ethan Cutkosky (who portrays Carl) was born on Aug. 19, 1999, in St. Charles, Illinois. As of the writing of this article, Cutkosky is 21 years old.
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Will there be a season 12 of Shameless?

When Shameless Season 11 was aired, unequivocally stated that there would be no more seasons issued, implying that Shameless Season 12 would never be renewed! As a result, it is preferable not to have any expectations.
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Why did Svetlana leave Shameless?

Svetlana was about to leave to be deported because Kevin opened up to a stranger at his bar who turned out to be an immigration officer. When Kevin and Veronica find out she's leaving, they realize they need her. Kevin said he'd marry her if he wasn't already legally married.
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Why did Frank leave Shameless?

Resigned to death and wanting to go out on his own terms, the ridiculous Frank Gallagher injects himself with a massive overdose of heroin in the penultimate episode of the series, leaving a letter for his family that goes unnoticed by everyone except Franny, who simply draws all over it with her crayons.
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Why did Kev and Veronica leave Shameless UK?

Veronica practically begged for Kevin to give her some attention, and when he repeatedly failed to do so, she briefly put an end to their relationship. It was the first real fight Kev and V ever had with each other, and Veronica's response to it was to just call it quits and take a break from her family.
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