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Shameless Series 11 discussion thread
boogie woogie
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So we're almost at the end of the road as this once brilliant comedy drama draws to a close. After a very lacklustre 10th series, lets hope that the swansong can salvage the reputation somewhat. The initial signs are promising- Lip is back and the show's creator Paul Abbott is back on board but will it be enough?
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All I know is that it's gonna be broadcast early this year. It's usually in January when the new offerings appear.
Excellent! I always thought her exit was a bit rushed for such a long term character so it will be good to see her make a proper exit. I also heard Lip I returning? Any other returns you know of?
Is this why Kelli Hollis was not on screen in Emmerdale just before Christmas when her character went to visit her sick grandad?
Hope she is in the last episode I loved Yvonne
Yes Lip is returning too, I think he will be returning for the last several episodes. I haven't heard of any other returnees but I can imagine Kev will return since he came back for the 100th episode.
Yeah, after Paddy left the quality of a "gangsta" storyline went down hill but to be honest, the whole show lacked something. I did enjoy watching Shameless never the less.
Why not Ann-Marie Duff?
I honestly think they will all come back...for Franks funeral. Just a theory.
I hope it does go out on a high. The last couple of series it has become a parody of itself.
How old will Liam be now! He was about 3 at the start so 13/14? Thats really scary.
I have just seen that Anne Marie Duff is definitely returning for the final series.
I didn't know about the others.
If they do return, this could be one of the best series for a very long time.
I hope it goes out on a high,because it was once a fantastic show.
How would you end it?
James McEvoy was obviously NEVER going to return.
Ooh, that would be an interesting one. There would be a good reason for her to return with Chesney still living on the estate. Maybe he hits a downward spiral of some kind and Yvonne comes back to sort him out?
Delighted that Anne Marie Duff is reprising her role. Didn't think it would ever happen. I take it that she'll probably have split up with Steve as they'll need some reason to explain his absence.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20956349
"The plot will see the Gallagher children 'summoned to show solidarity' for their dad, Frank."
Hmmm...cryptic.
Maybe he is told that he's terminally ill? Given his copious drinking, it would be a miracle if there were no serious physical repercussions.
I finally gave up on Shameless last series and didn't watch any of it. I do think though the show coped well with losing most of it's cast over the years (it's interesting now seeing the US version going a different path by not having Fiona leave) and although it had a couple of blips along the way generally speaking the first 6-7 series were top stuff, with the Maguires rebooting it quite nicely.
However the show needed another reboot a couple of years ago when more of the original clan were leaving and replacements were coming in individually when what it really needed was another big dysfunctional family to take centre stage - as ultimately that is what Shameless was all about - family! It's therefore no surprise it quickly got to the point of no return leaving C4 with no choice but to axe it (although I think the official line is Paul Abbott ended it).
C4 though (and television) desperately needs the next Shameless now - they've not really had a hit returning series (on C4 at least) since both Shameless and No Angels premiered back in early 2004. Sirens had potential IMO and I'd have given that a second series over Fresh Meat personally.
I gave up years ago, i did tune back in when Kev returned and loved it (though i wish V was there too) and i tunes in when Marty returned but i didn't stay long as the writers didn't keep him true to character.