As fans of Shameless from the start, my wife and I have occasionally felt that the "shark" was nearby. Last night's episode saw the shark hop into the boat and bite virtually every cast member.
Enjoying Shameless means suspending disbelief. Last night's episode also required suspending all sense of reality and maturity. This was simply the silliest episode ever. From vets treating late stage terminal disease to scores of tinder dates showing up for a "contest" . . . AND . . . actually staying around to see who wins, there's only two possible questions: Are the writers now a bunch of semi-literate 10 years old? Or, do the writers expect viewers are now moronic enough to accept their stupidity. OK, a third question: are the writers just messing with us.
Shameless used to be one of the most creative, shocking and often intelligent commentaries on bad behavior and bad choices, with occasional redemption. No more. Hope Shamless' "shark" circling is rewarded with a much deserved final season.
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