Shameless

Found

Fiona Gallagher has left her family behind and is starting a new journey of her own.  Shameless Season 9 Episode 14 gave Fiona the perfect opportunity to move on with her life, well away from the South Side.  It was an ambiguous exit, for sure, but it was true to the character. If you watch Shameless online, you know that Fiona has been happy multiple times, but it's always temporary.  Things get in the way, she falls off the rails, and when sh... more

Lost

Just like that, Emmy Rossum's departure from Shameless has been set up.  Shameless Season 9 Episode 13 was a transitional hour that set Fiona on a new path, and I loved every single minute of it.  I'm thrilled that Fiona finally decided to take accountability for her actions, and wants to prove that she can still be happy despite losing everything.  I did roll my eyes when she visited her lawyer, and it became possible that she could get hauled back to jail... more

You’ll Know the Bottom When You Hit It

Admitting you need help is the first step to recovery.  Shameless Season 9 Episode 12 found Fiona hitting rock bottom, and it was about time. After becoming a successful businesswoman, and someone who stood to make a lot of money from her own apartment building, managing Patsy's and investing, Fiona lost it all. It was cruel to take everything from Fiona, especially when you consider the fact that she's raised her siblings, worked several jobs to ... more

Shameless Recap: Is Ian and Mickey's Relationship Doomed in Prison?

This Sunday’s Shameless more than made up for the lack of “Gallavich” in last week’s season premiere — but that might not necessarily be a good thing, because Ian and Mickey spent most of the episode bickering like an old married couple. The first scene finds Ian sweetly cozying up to his cellmate until Mickey shoves him away, annoyed that Ian is once again using mayonnaise as lube. Hey, prison options are limited, Ian argues. And that’s just the begin... more

Shameless Recap: Daddy Night

Welcome to the world, littlest Gallagher! And hold on tight, because if Shameless‘ Season 10 premiere is any indication, it’s going to be a wild ride. The Showtime dramedy’s first episode without Fiona kicks off with a missed call from the family’s former matriarch. In her absence, Debbie is taking charge of the household and planning a trip to visit Ian. While she’s not about to clean up after everyone — “I’m not Fiona. I’ve got my own ki... more

Shameless Boss Talks Fiona's Absence, Previews 'Gallavich' Challenges

The Gallagher family officially enters a new phase when Shameless returns for Season 10 this Sunday: life without their matriarch Fiona. Now that the eldest sibling (played by Emmy Rossum) has exited the Showtime dramedy, power dynamics have shifted within the clan, executive producer John Wells shares in the following Q&A. Off-setting Fi’s departure are the series-regular returns of Ian (Cameron Monaghan) and Mic... more