Artemis from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia talking at Sheila from Shameless
Summary Even with one no longer on the air, audiences continue to point out the similarities between the US version of Shameless and FX's record-setting comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I have always been a fan of the latter show, with its cast of maniacal and self-absorbed characters all being a thrill to watch as they leaped from one wild misadventure to the next, all with little-to-no consequences for whatever they got up to.
Almost every member of Shameless' Gallagher family is offered meaningful chances at growth across its 11 seasons, save for William H. Macy's Frank, who largely only looks out for himself. Emmy Rossum's Fiona frequently tries to be a mother-like figure for her siblings, including getting well-paying jobs to support them all, even as her self-destructive habits often prove a hindrance.
Shameless Leans A Little More Dramatic It's Always Sunny Is Fine Relishing In Its Twisted Comedy Close Another major difference between the two shows is the overall tone in their stories. While Shameless is generally seen as a comedy by everyone who watches it, it's also far more dramatic than that of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
With Shameless, it's better suited for watching in bursts rather than binging. Every time a character goes backward from the positive growth seen, it hits harder knowing how close they were, and a show with 11 seasons of this kind of storytelling is hard to spend an afternoon on when you're just waiting for the backstep.
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