Shameless (2011)
Shameless is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
Shameless ranks near the top of the current English series crop. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 3,500 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 11 seasons deep — English drama, leaning comedy, not one for younger kids. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 11-season show this week
- kids are in the room. This one is rated TV-MA
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 3,500 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Paul Abbott
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
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