Shameless

A chaotic, funny and sometimes dark look at a dysfunctional family scraping by on a council estate.

Created by

Paul Abbott

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

David Threlfall, Elliott Tittensor, Johnny Bennett

Overview

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

How it feels

Dark, satirical, warm and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, class, addiction, identity

Content

Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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