Shameless is a TV series that first aired on Showtime, January 9, 2011. The show takes us
into the lives of an alcoholic, single father, Frank Gallagher (William H.
Macy) and his six children, ranging in ages of toddler to adult. Staying drunk
is the only thing on Frank’s mind, so the welfare of his children rarely
crosses his mind. On a daily basis, Frank pulls off different schemes to fund
his bad habit; leaving his children to fend for themselves.
Fiona (Emmy Rossum) is the oldest of the six children and has
taken responsibility of her younger siblings. Doing all she can to make sure
they keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. However; while doing
so, the younger children have developed the art of lying and stealing to get by
day to day.
Phillip “Lip” Gallagher (Jeremy Allen White) is the second
oldest in the family and is extremely intelligent. He often uses his intelligence
to pull off elaborate schemes to help provide for his family. Even though he is
exceptionally smart, a straight A student, he puts off his education and hits
the streets so his younger siblings do not go hungry.
The younger siblings, Debbie, Ian and Carl are known for their
own schemes to survive in the Gallagher family. They may all seem sweet and
innocent, but don’t let them fool you. With an alcoholic, system cheating
father like Frank, they have learned how to take care of themselves and their
youngest brother, Liam.
This series is full of laughs, as well as heartbreak and
emotion. It’s my recommendation that young viewers do not watch this series, as
there is quite a bit of bad language and adult situations. Shameless has aired
for seven seasons, so if you haven’t seen it, it’s definitely one I would
recommend to adult viewers.
If you are a Shameless fan, please feel free to leave
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