Shameless

Face It, You're Gorgeous

It's never easy to say goodbye to an original character, and while Ian's storylines have a knack for fizzling out, Shameless Season 9 Episode 6 featured the most beautiful conclusion.  As he walked through the prison, it was evident he was going to be in for a tough time. I completely lost it when Mickey was revealed to be his cellmate. Noel Fisher's return was kept well under wraps.  If you watch Shameless online, you know that every time Ian and Mickey get close to... more

Black-Haired Ginger

Ian Gallagher is on the right path.  He had a lot to work out because of his part in the Church of Gay Jesus movement on Shameless Season 9 Episode 5, and for the first time in a long time, his actions were true to his character.  He was so proud of himself when he tipped the hat to both Geneva and Fiona in the courtroom. Ian was tired of Fiona being so overbearing, and it wouldn't have been out of the realm of possibility for him to do the opposite of what ... more

Do Right, Vote White!

Political fervor hit the South Side on Shameless Season 9 Episode 4, and it couldn't have been more timely.  At times, "Do Right, Vote White" felt like a PSA about the pitfalls of not voting at all or not voting for the right person, but it represented the change in direction this Showtime hit needs.  Frank and Fiona had distinctly different views on who should win. Frank's side wanted to blame the immigrants for the lack of opportunities in the South Side. Well, that's the ... more

Shameless Season 9 Premiere Recap: 'The Cost of Being a Gallagher'

Imagine your significant other has a second phone they didn’t tell you about, which requires a retina scan to unlock. Do you trust your loved one? Or do you, like Shameless‘ Fiona, wait until they fall asleep and try to peel back their eyelid to access the phone? During Sunday’s Season 9 premiere of the Showtime series, Fi discovers that someone named Patty is calling her beau Ford’s secret cell. Fiona’s immediate reaction is a mix of panic and paranoia, and considering her relationship history, who can blame her? ... more

Emmy Rossum to Exit 'Shameless' After Season 9

Emmy Rossum is leaving “Shameless.” In an open letter to fans of the series posted on Facebook Thursday, Rossum wrote, “I know you will continue on without me, for now. There is much more Gallagher story to be told. I will always be rooting for my family. Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block.” Showtime’s head of programming, Gary Levine, confirmed Rossum’s exit in a statement to Variety.  “We were saddened when Emmy Rossum let us know that t... more

'Shameless' Renewed for Season 9 on Showtime

The Gallaghers aren't going anywhere. A few days after Shameless premiered its eighth season on Showtime, the network has renewed the dramedy for season 9. Shameless has become one of the most consistent hits for Showtime. It wins awards (primarily for star William H. Macy) and the season 8 premiere earned 1.86 million viewers, the show's best ratings in almost three years. The renewal sets more