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Shameless USA
- Director: Mark Mylod
- Writer: John Wells; Paul Abbott
- Producer: John Wells; Paul Abbott
CGiii Comment
It's a more sanitised [and expensive] version of its British counterpart - and, definitely, played for laughs rather than exposing the predilections of white trash.
There are less cringeworthy moments and the acting is better.
The production values are far superior which makes it a more pleasant viewing experience - but, that's not the original point - it is meant to be unpleasant.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Watch the Irish American family the Gallagher's deal with their alcoholic father Frank. Fiona, the eldest daughter, takes the role of parent to her five brothers and sisters. Lip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam (half white & half black) deal with life in the South Side projects of Chicago. Fiona balances her sex life and raising her siblings. Every episode is another crazy situation that one or more of the Gallagher six get into. Watch them grow and learn how to make their way in life with what little they have.
Cast & Characters
Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher;
William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher;
Cameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher;
Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher;
Jeremy Allen White as Lip Gallagher;
Zach McGowan as Jody;
Justin Chatwin as Steve;
Shanola Hampton as Veronica Fisher;
Steve Howey as Kevin Ball;
Emma Kenney as Debbie Gallagher