Why is shameless TV Ma?

For one thing, there are graphic depictions of sex (with both male and female nudity) and occasional drug use (including pot and cocaine), along with the ongoing abuse of alcohol (by kids and adults) in its many forms.
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Is Shameless a 15?

Despite its TV-14 rating, the show is quite adult-oriented and isn't really age-appropriate for younger teens.
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Is Shameless good to watch?

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 is Shameless not on Netflix anymore?

Netflix licensed a bunch of WBTV titles from The CW and we know from that contract that once the show's final seeason gets added, it then takes 5 years for the show to depart in full. But The CW was a separate contract so may not be the best to compare against.
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Does Disney have Shameless?

Disney+ launches; 'Shameless' returns; 'Rick and Morty';'Dublin Murders': 'Dollface': TV This Week.
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The Shameless Scene That People Think Went Too Far



What was Shameless based on?

What is Shameless based on? Shameless was based on a British TV series of the same name created by Paul Abbott that ran for, shockingly, 11 seasons as well. The show aired on Channel 4 from 2004 to 2013 and is currently streaming for free on Tubi and Pluto TV.
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Should I watch Shameless UK or US?

While both versions of Shameless are known for their no-holds-barred take on the Gallaghers' lives, including nudity, drug use, swearing, and more. However, the UK version pushes the line just a little bit more toward mature content.
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Is Shameless UK Based on a true story?

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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Why did lip leave Shameless UK?

"To be fair it was a really sad time," he began, adding: "Because as much as I'd done some great stuff on Shameless and I was keen to get off and go try other things [and] I was looking to do other work, I spent four or five years on it before I decided to leave.
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Why is 13 reasons why rated TV MA?

13 Reasons Why on Netflix is rated TV-MA for language and disturbing graphic images of heavy content. When I watched the first season, because my kids were asking about it, I was shocked at the drug use, rape, and suicide. Some of my daughters' middle school friends were watching this, and I couldn't believe it.
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Why is Shameless so addictive?

It's addictive to see what will come of the characters' mouth next – nothing is off-limits. The Gallagher kids are far from one-dimensional. The characters are so deeply developed, and the difficult times they face strip them down to the core, making viewers truly connect with them.
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Why is skins rated R?

Expect plenty of talk about sex and virginity, partial male and female nudity (some is blurred out), and lots of profanity (words like "t-ts" and "s--t" are audible, while "f--k" is muted). The series also touches on some serious subjects, like anorexia and peer pressure.
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Is Pretty Little Liars appropriate?

The content seems inappropriate for anyone under 16. If you have younger fans, perhaps steer them toward the book series. It's more appropriate for a younger audience and spares us all of the visuals of the show.
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How old is Debbie in season 1?

How Old The Gallagher Kids Are At The Beginning & End of Shameless. In Shameless season 1, Fiona is 21, Lip is 16, Ian is 15, Debbie is 11, Carl is nine, and Liam is around 18 months old.
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Do they really smoke in Shameless?

Both actors just decided that their characters wouldn't smoke as much. Meanwhile, Lip has always smoked like a chimney, and that's because actor Jeremy Allen White actually does smoke.
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Why is Lip Gallagher so hot?

There's more to his charm than his tendency to jump fences and punch out security guards. Alongside his reckless nature is another quality that's always left women swooning: He's a f*cking genius. A natural genius, Lip had a tendency for getting in trouble for his attitude, and getting out of it with his intelligence.
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Why did Lip cut his hair?

When “Shameless” returned for its ninth season last month, the character of Lip had noticeably shorter hair than in years past. That's because actor Jeremy Allen White has been juggling some other roles along with his work on the Showtime series.
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Is Shameless age appropriate?

Ages 13+ Personally, I will admit that there is some pretty graphic content in this show. Children under the age of 13 probably shouldn't watch it yet, but 13 and up is a good age because they need to learn about this kind of stuff, how drugs can affect you, sex, etc.
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Is Shameless a soap?

Creator Paul Abbott's masterstroke was turning Shameless from a small-scale family drama with a short shelf life to the funniest, best-written, best-acted soap on British TV. Like the other Manc soap, it could run for 50 years.
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What is white boy Carl from?

Shameless Season 6 Episode 1 White Boy Carl!
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How do you explain Shameless?

If you describe someone as shameless, you mean that they should be ashamed of their behavior, which is unacceptable to other people. ...a shameless attempt to stifle democratic debate.
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Where was Shameless filmed?

The answer to the question where is “Shameless” filmed is the south side of Chicago, in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. This is an industrial and residential area near the former Union Stock Yards. While they filmed exterior shots in Chicago, they filmed interior scenes on a Warner Brothers Studio lot.
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Is Fiona and Carl from Shameless related?

Fiona is not Carl Gallagher's mother, although she did raise them for most of the series. When Shameless Season 1 began in 2011, Carl was nine years old, and Fiona was 21. So, the eldest Gallagher child was 12 years old when her sibling was born.
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Where can I watch Shameless besides Netflix?

Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+
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