Unless you watch it, the best show on television you are not watching is Shameless. This little gem runs on Sunday nights on Showtime (but I much prefer the Monday or Tuesday on demand). Much like the brilliance that brought The Office from Slough to Scranton, Shameless began in the UK and now has been Americanized.
The series follows the dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a single father of six children. While he spends his days drunk, his kids learn to take care of themselves. (yes, that is from Wikipedia)
There is no denying it, the show has some heavy themes. I won't mention any names but I caught my roommate secretly shedding a tear to an episode recently. But there is also an element of comedy and action encrusted in the story line. If you are someone who enjoys some serious character development, then this has to be your next stop.
If you have Showtime you need to check it out. If you don't have Showtime I 100% recommend treating yourself for the additional $7 a month. And if you're too cheap to pay the $7, just call Time Warner and tell them you have had spotty service. They will run you through a quick BS fix process then give you free Showtime for your "inconvenience."
Here is the trailer......
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