Why is Shameless worth watching?

It's the Best Dysfunctional Family You Will Ever See
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 series worth watching?

YES, it is definitely worth watching. All of the Main Characters are far from perfect yet you will love them, Especially Frank Gallagher, Fiona and Carl and Also Lip. Overall The Show is good but there are a few scenes where you ll definitley connect and appreciate. Especially Season 4 Ending scene and Season 7 Ending.
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Is Shameless UK a good show?

It was praised by the British media, including the newspaper The Sun and Newsnight Review on BBC Two. In 2005, the show won Best Drama Series at the BAFTA TV Awards and Best TV Comedy Drama at the British Comedy Awards. An American adaptation of Shameless aired on Showtime from 9 January 2011 to 11 April 2021.
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What is Shameless mainly about?

Overview. The season depicts the dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a single, alcoholic, and trashy father of six children in Chicago.
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What should I watch instead of Shameless?

Shows Like Shameless That Drama Fans Need To Watch
  • The Sopranos. HBO. ...
  • Fleabag. Amazon Studios. ...
  • The Riches. FX. ...
  • Weeds. Showtime. ...
  • Ozark. Netflix. ...
  • Six Feet Under. HBO. ...
  • Transparent. HBO. ...
  • Maid. Netflix.
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The Shameless Scene That People Think Went Too Far



Is Shameless US and UK similar?

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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Did Netflix remove Shameless?

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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Is Shameless a sad show?

Maybe it's not a funny show, rather it's a depressing show with a bleak message that uses the jokes to distract you. I prefer to think of it as a comedy unafraid of addressing serious issues. Shameless has finally wrapped up after eleven seasons – two of those minus breakout star and series anchor Fiona (Emmy Rossum).
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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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Do they actually 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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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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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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Was Shameless based on a real family?

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 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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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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What kind of show is Shameless?

After 11 sometimes great, often frustrating seasons, Shameless signed off for good in 2021. The Showtime family dramedy about a deadbeat dad (William H. Macy) and the six children he loved to forget about was full of ups and downs, and it put its audience through a lot over the years.
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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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Why did Ian go to jail?

Ian is amused when Frank bonds with Liam and even gives helpful advice. In the midst of the season, he goes off his meds and becomes a religious fanatic called gay Jesus, and as a result he is arrested for a series of arson acts.
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Does Mandy know about Ian and Mickey?

Mandy is shut down when a drunk Ian reveals he's been sleeping with Mickey. Things seem to have calmed down a bit since the break-up. However, she gets a visit from Ian and then Lip. During Ian's visit, however, she knows about Mickey's sexuality.
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Is Shameless underrated?

For my money, Showtime's Shameless is the most underrated series of all time. The story is simple yet darkly hilarious and tragic. The Gallaghers struggle to survive in Chicago without the help of parenting, good decision making, or promise.
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What's the saddest Shameless episode?

1 The End Of Frank Gallagher – Father Frank, Full Of Grace

He leaves a letter for his children that they read before the funeral. In the most emotional moment of Shameless, his note breaks everyone's hearts – but it's very Frank.
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Why is Shameless depressing?

But it's important to remember that, despite being a dramedy, Shameless is supposed to be depressing. The show is, more than anything, about the cycle of poverty. It illustrates how an impoverished upbringing affects one's expectations and decision-making, making it difficult to gauge long-term consequences.
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Why does Netflix always cancel good shows?

Most Netflix shows end after two or three seasons, and the company's priority is adding and retaining subscribers – not selling advertising. A new show is probably a better way to find new subscribers than one that has already been around.
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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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Does Liam have brain damage?

Every one of the Gallaghers is suffering or struggling in some way, and Fiona has to realize it before things can return to the way they used to be. Liam suffers from brain damage, as Lip tells a random college girl who he meets while working the breakfast line.
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