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Sep 23, 2020 · Here’s why after nine years of quality entertainment and unspeakable shenanigans, Shameless still stands as one of Showtime’s most popular and successful series.
- It is based on a critically-acclaimed British series of the same name. Shameless first premiered on Showtime in December 2010 and is adapted from Paul Abbott's British award-winning series of the same name.
- The show has a notable cast. Alongside actor William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher, who is best known for his roles in Jurassic Park and 1996's critically acclaimed Fargo, Shameless also stars Emmy Rossum (The Phantom of the Opera) as his eldest daughter Fiona.
- Shameless is about family, a dysfunctional one. It doesn't matter if the Gallaghers are flawed and far from a perfect family, they always show up for each other in times of need.
- The show tackles real-life issues but delivers a happy and cheerful feeling. Shameless addresses real-life concerns that many children face growing up, including the absence of parents in their lives, substance abuse, and relationships.
After 10 seasons, I’m still a “Shameless” fan — there, I’ve said it. And here’s why.
- David Threlfall - Frank Gallagher. Leading star of the show is David Threlfall who played Frank, the head of the Gallagher family. Frank was known for his drunken rants.
- Annabell Apsion - Monica Gallagher. Annabell Apsion took on the role of Frank's estranged wife Monica in the series. More recently, whoever, she's starred as Beattie May in Father Brown and as Violet Buckle in Call the Midwife.
- Anne-Marie Duff - Fiona McBride. The eldest of the Gallagher children was Fiona – played by BAFTA nominated actress Anne-Marie Duff. Anne-Marie has appeared in plenty of other films and TV shows since appearing in the comedy, but most recently she's known for appearing as Erin Wiley in Netflix's Sex Education and as Tracy Daszkiewicz in the BBC drama The Salisbury Poisonings.
- Jody Latham - Lip Gallagher. Phillip 'Lip' Gallagher is played by Jody Latham. Jody is perhaps best-known for his work in the Channel 4 comedy, but has had roles in other popular TV shows since including Casualty, Holby City and Inspector George Gently.
Apr 7, 2021 · Not shying away from controversial themes, like class and addiction, Shameless was hard to sell at first. Before it landed at Showtime, the show went without a home for nearly seven years. Now, it claims the title of the premium network’s most-watched and youngest-skewing comedy.
Mar 22, 2023 · Given the continued popularity of "Shameless" on Netflix, it's safe to say Kenney and Cutkosky will be fending off fans for many years to come. The fervor "Shameless" had inspired...
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Oct 13, 2021 · In tandem with the 11th and final season of the hit Showtime series Shameless, fans back in December were treated to a companion Hall of Shame series — offering new and original Shameless...
