I think Shameless is brilliant! It may get stick for being a bit controversal at times, but at heart the key points of the plots are relevent to today e.g. use of drugs, promiscuity, teenage pregnancies and life in an estate, but in a fun and entertaining way. Some people may think it is full on, which it can be to people who do not like that sort of thing, but if that is the case then don't watch it as a lot of people I know don't. But a lot of people will agree with me... its great!
A mixed response but the fourth series has come to an end and pretty much set itself up for a fifth.
I wonder if that new opening will be permanent - it seems to be in line with the plans for the show to concentrate on the wider community, though will take some getting used too.
I've enjoyed the series myself - I know in many people's eyes it won't live up to the first couple of years, and in truth it probably doesn't but it's still one of the best hours of drama on TV all week, and I think it's weathered the cast changes better than most shows would.
Out of all those who have gone the only one I really miss is Sheila - and Monica has proved no replacement. Glad to see Yvonne being used more though, and she will presumably be a central character in the fifth.
Overall though it's been pretty damn good and after tonight's finale I can't wait for series 5!