Hilarious! Finally gave Shameless a try on Netflix and instantly loved it!!! It is so harsh, dirty and shameless that I couldn't get enough of it. Nearly all the characters feel real, there is none of the typical Hollywood "glossiness", no artficial feeling to it. And while sometimes very asocial and selfish, you have to like most of the characters. Cant wait for the next seasons...
Incredible series, fell in love with the family since the pilot.
One of the few instances where acting is great all around, but the writing is even better: hilarious but as touching as it gets, even in tiny, almost undetectable moments which can be caught just by a single expression.
The thing that struck me the most tho, even more than the sense of community - was that of forgiveness, in the weirdest possible way. I'm used to think about it as a sort of hard to reach goal, something that has to be earned, forgiven but never truly forgotten. Seeing these people "unapologetically" flawed and getting mad but going on and beyond, keeping moving... dunno, I've hardly ever felt more at peace in seeing such things on screen. Lip's season finale completely encloses it. Was it right to forgive? Was it wrong? I'm no judge of that. But I know how I personally felt all the many times I've held a grudge and how it hurt me more than others, and how I've just as of lately experienced that sense of closure as that scene with them sitting outside. You can move on, without getting exhausted expecting more than others can reach or what yourself can achieve. There's freedom in that
A criticism I feel like making is that the second part of the season felt way too rushed. Karen's downfall, Kash&wife almost fading away, Jimmy's family secret, Ethel appearing and disappearing completely...
It would have needed 2-3 episodes more to keep everyone around and better develop those parts.
It feels like Fiona and especially Frank's storylines took much space at the beginning for several episodes (which was great to give them a well rounded persona), then you couldn't just forget about them so you have half the remaining episodes to be dedicated to them - and the remaining time to pull all the strings.
Awesome first season. Finally gave this a try after being on my list for so long and loved it! Lots of laughs, fucked up humor, and drama. Can’t wait to see what future seasons unfolds.
a modern day all in the family a true classic
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Absolutely stellar show with amazing writing an acting from every single cast member, especially Emmy Rossum. It's incredibly difficult to balance comedy and drama and this show does it effortlessly.
I knew Fiona wasn't going to leave, but goddamn did I want her to. That was heartbreaking.