Popular for its realistic portrayal of a family living in a low-income neighborhood, Shameless has garnered a lot of fans. Thanks to its flawed and complex characters that we all relate to, this show has been a part of our lives for quite a while.
Although the show was aired on 9th January 2011 and ended years ago, on 11th April 2021, the show is still very much valid. With eleven seasons and almost a hundred and thirty-four episodes, it’s appropriate to say that fans were attached to the show in one way or another.
Chances are this show saved you when you were bored, or maybe it was a perfect partner for your rough nights when you were binge-eating a huge tub of your favorite chocolate chip ice cream.
It’s hard to say goodbye, and more so when a show/ movie has been our savior. Years have gone by, but you might still be wondering if Shameless is ever going to return with a new season or spin-off. Or perhaps, if the show has really finished after all these years.
The sad truth is yes, the show Shameless has ended; it’s all done and finished, and we don’t know if it’s ever going to come back. The finale of this family drama was aired on 11th April 2021, and Showtime felt that the show had run its course.
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Will There Ever Be A New Season Of Shameless?
John Wells, the showrunner of Shameless, when asked about a twelfth season, mentioned that nothing is planned. So, is there a slight possibility of a new season? Currently, there’s no talk about it, but fans are still hoping for it to come true.
John also added that even if he doesn’t get another chance with the same cast, writers, and directors, he’s still proud of the work he’s done with everyone involved in the show. He also said, “Never say never,” and added another phrase, “You never know,” which leaves the fans wondering about the new season.
The last episode, the finale of Shameless, ends with Frank dying, but there are still other characters that remain alive, waiting for their stories to be told. After witnessing several main cast members grow, it’s obvious that fans want more and more.
When asked, John revealed some of the ideas he had in mind for these characters. According to him, in his mind, Lip gets a motorcycle shop and settles in. Ian and Mickey have a kid. Lip also moves, becoming the new patriarch of the family. He concluded by saying that everything is up to the imagination. Viewers can fill in the blanks in whichever way they like.
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About The Show
The 2011 family drama Shameless is set in the South side of Chicago, Illinois. The show follows the life of an Irish-American family residing in a low-income neighborhood. The Gallaghers form a quite dysfunctional family, with Frank Gallagher, an alcoholic and unemployed man, acting as the patriarch of the family.
Other characters that appear on the show as a part of this crazy family are as follows:
Fiona Gallagher, the eldest child, raises the kids on her own. Carl Gallagher is the third Gallagher brother and is known as a troublemaker in the family. The youngest girl, Debbie Gallagher, is a strong-willed person who comes out as a lesbian later in the show. Due to her family situation, she struggles to form a healthy romantic relationship.
The eldest Gallagher son, Philip, is exceptionally intelligent but struggles with alcohol addiction. Ian Gallagher is a goofy and strong-hearted boy who comes out as gay and struggles with bipolar disorder.
Shameless might have ended in 2021, but fans can still stream the show on Amazon Prime Video as well as Netflix.
