Parent reviews for Shameless (2023)

jennie199 Adult

January 31, 2022

age 14+

Great show.

While Shameless has lots of drugs, nudity, swearing, etc, it is definitely a show that accurately portrays problems many families go through. Shameless does not glamorize anything, and shows the effects and consequences of things. It is a great show to watch, though seeing kids under 14 watching it doesn't sit right with me, while it depends on maturity, being exposed at a young age could have effects, as young children aren't able to process things the right way. While Shameless portrays hardcore topics, it is still a comedy, meaning some unrealistic things are bound to happen. It is one of my favorite shows, and I highly recommend.

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MeredithR Adult

May 7, 2020

age 18+

Love this show - NOT for kids

This show is truly Shameless - it's set in Chicago (my hometown) and the main characters are mostly kids who have no parental guidance of any kind and make shockingly bad choices (again, no guidance.) The adult characters are devoid of any morals whatsoever and battle addictions of all kinds including substance abuse, sexual addiction and more. The characters are complex and fascinating to watch (except Ian, the one gay character who suffers from bipolar disorder - his character falls flat for some reason and is less deep than the others.) Although most of the kids are "good people" down deep, the neglect they suffered throughout childhood shows. Not having experienced any of the issues these characters face makes this show fascinating to me.I love this show, but skip through many of the gross and unsavory scenes, of which there are many in each episode. I only watch it when the kids are in bed. Unlike other made-for-adults shows this one has inappropriate material in almost every single scene.

This title has:

Too much violence

Too much sex

Too much swearing

Too much drinking/drugs/smoking

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Ireallylikemario Adult

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June 27, 2022

age 18+

If you don’t let your kids watch porn, don’t let them watch this

I generally liked the show, however, it’s literally pornography and is not suitable for anyone under 18

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Too much sex

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purple.me Adult

April 3, 2022

age 13+

Ages 13+

Personally, I will admit that there is some pretty graphic content in this show. Children under the age of 13 probably shouldn’t watch it yet, but 13 and up is a good age because they need to learn about this kind of stuff, how drugs can affect you, sex, etc. things that they will probably be going through in the next year or 2. Overall, it was a very good show!

This title has:

Educational value

Great messages

Too much sex

Too much swearing

Too much drinking/drugs/smoking

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Kayleelascross Adult

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February 14, 2022

age 14+

This has to parts

Ok so when Carl turns into a police its for kids 9+ when he's not its kinda ghetto has lots of adult jokes Carl said I think about seggs about 70'000 times a say talks about stds

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Great messages

Great role models

Too much violence

Too much sex

Too much swearing

Too much consumerism

Too much drinking/drugs/smoking

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leahgubb Adult

February 9, 2022

age 13+

great

this definitely isn’t for kids under 13 but your kid needs to learn about this stuff at some point! Let them see how drugs affects people and they can learn

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Great messages

Great role models

Too much drinking/drugs/smoking

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thatonepersonthatreviews Adult

September 30, 2021

age 13+

amazing

i would totally let my kid watch this once they get older, it talks about real problem she or me might face in the future such as drug use, alcoholisum, teen pregnancy, sex and much more but just cause you see a boob many times in the show isnt the real part of the show its the fact that this show could show kids and teenagers that doing things like that can lead you to having a bad life and being addicted to alcohols, drugs and much more and i dont want that for anyone, im not saying let you're kids watch this at 9-12 but once they are a teenager they would think this is cool cause some shows show high schoolers smoking but watching a show that not only has these little problem ruined there like they would not want to do it its a great exemple for a life nobody wants so let you kid watch it and if you feel weird for them watching the nudity just skip it its not that big of a deal.

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madmoms Adult

August 31, 2021

age 18+

Garbage

I watched some of season one and two. I just can’t. It’s so inappropriate for anyone who s brain is still developing. There is nothing funny about trafficking, alcoholism, or pedophiles. These are serious issues that adults are struggling to deal with never mind kids! An immature teen should not be influenced by this crap. So much awful language and basically porn! I mean would a virgin even understand the sex they were seeing? To top it off gays are shown in a terrible light. Not all gay men are crude, preditorial, or cheaters. I don’t know why any parent would let their teen watch this.

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Too much violence

Too much sex

Too much swearing

Too much drinking/drugs/smoking

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margmar Adult

April 3, 2021

age 18+

Call CPS

I can’t believe parents would let their under age kids act in something so age inappropriate I felt like calling CPS after episode one. Hollywood get a clue and stop exploiting women and children. I’m tired of shock value shows on Netflix because writers are so out of original,entertaining ideas. William H. Macy is too good of an actor for this bad of a show. Netflix this gets no stars and I find bad writing inappropriate for any age which should be a choice on common sense media.

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Too much sex

Too much swearing

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Emma C. Adult

November 27, 2018

age 18+

Not For Kids Of Any Age

After hearing so many glowing reviews about what a phenomenal show this is, I finally rented the first season and sat down to see what all the excitement was about. I forced myself through the first thirty minutes of the pilot episode and turned it off.I, as a grown woman who went to public school, am not overly sensitive to the alcohol, drugs, and swearing elements (middle school kids have comparable mouths on them these days), but the *literal* pornographic content was so, so overkill. Whether it's 'realistic' or not (every kind of horrific thing is 'realistic' somewhere in the world) constant graphic sex scenes, crude sexual conversations, and scenes of kids viewing pornography are not things that any kid should be absorbing. It was all so gratuitous that after I finished showering and felt clean again, I couldn't even take the show seriously.

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Too much sex

Too much swearing

Too much drinking/drugs/smoking

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FAQs

Is Shameless appropriate for kids? ›

Expect graphic depictions of sex, full-frontal nudity, and occasional drug use (including pot, cocaine, and abuse of prescription drugs), along with ongoing alcohol abuse (by kids and adults). Kids engage in iffy, illegal behavior that doesn't typically result in negative consequences.

Is Shameless appropriate for a 12 year old? ›

Is Shameless appropriate for 12 year olds? Children under the age of 13 probably shouldn't watch it yet, but 13 and up is a good age because they need to learn about this kind of stuff, how drugs can affect you, sex, etc. things that they will probably be going through in the next year or 2.

Is Shameless good for 13 year olds? ›

simply no. shameless includes themes such as very detailed sex, child abuse, drug abuse, self harm, suicide, alcoholism, and so much more.

Should I let my 15 year old watch Shameless? ›

It is important to consider your child's maturity level and ability to understand the content in the show. The series deals with heavy adult themes such as substance abuse, poverty, mental illness, and sexual content. It also contains strong language and sexual content that may not be appropriate for all 15-year-olds.

What episodes of Shameless are inappropriate? ›

With that being said, here's a list of 15 of the worst, most immoral Shameless episodes that have aired to date.
  • 12 "May I Trim Your Hedges?" - Season 3 Episode 3.
  • 13 "Just Like The Pilgrims Intended" - Season 2 Episode 11. ...
  • 14 "Summertime" - Season 2 Episode 1. ...
  • 15 "Casey Casden" - Season 1 Episode 4. ...
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What shows were you not allowed to watch as a kid? ›

13 Random TV Shows You Weren't Allowed to Watch as a Kid
  • South Park. "My parents didn't want me to watch South Park, but I tricked them at first and said it was obviously a kid show because it was about kids (sneaky). ...
  • Blossom. ...
  • Sex and the City. ...
  • Barney & Friends. ...
  • Golden Girls. ...
  • The Simpsons. ...
  • Ally McBeal. ...
  • Beverly Hills, 90210.
Jun 3, 2017

Is Shameless ok for a 14 year old? ›

What age is Shameless rated? Despite its TV-14 rating, the show is quite adult-oriented and isn't really age-appropriate for younger teens.

Is Shameless Triggering? ›

It is important to note that the show, though entertaining, can be quite triggering. There is a constant use of drugs, alcohol, and sex, with little remorse. All in all, Shameless demonstrates the effects of dealing with someone with an addiction and how their actions can affect those around them. Find more here.

What are the age gaps in Shameless? ›

The Timeline On Shameless Is Loose

In a rant in season 1, Frank helpfully spells out the age differences between the kids, saying that Monica left when Emmy Rossum's Fiona was 14, Lip was 11, Ian was 10, Debbie was seven, Carl was five, and Liam was four months old.

What makes Shameless so good? ›

Why does "Shameless" TV show so popular? “Shameless” is popular for many reasons. It's very well-written and moves seamlessly between comedy, sometimes absolutely absurd situations and story lines, and very serious, often deep, dark drama. That's extremely difficult to do, and rarely is accomplished successfully.

When did Shameless go bad? ›

Season 8. Season 8 of Shameless was bad. Harsh, but it's the truth. The season was a convoluted mess, and if a storyline wasn't plain cringe-worthy, it was boring and irrelevant.

What season is the F word in Shameless? ›

Shameless - Season 6 Episode 3, The F Word | SHOWTIME.

What is the darkest season of Shameless? ›

Season four proved that while Shameless can be a high quality dramedy, it can also get extremely dark, and the show's dark points are truly some of its best. While the first three seasons had hard moments, nothing compares to the heft of season four.

What age did Debbie lose her virginity in Shameless? ›

But the exits from Emma Greenwell's Mandy and Joan Cusack's Sheila were overshadowed by a curious plotline involving one of the show's least controversial characters. Fourteen-year-old Debbie Gallagher lost her virginity to her ex-boyfriend, and she did it by date raping him.

Why are parents against CoComelon? ›

CoComelon is causing tantrums in children

What's more, parents also claimed that the show wasn't only affecting their little one's speech development, it also contributed to their daily tantrums.

What is the most kid friendly show ever? ›

25+ Greatest TV Shows of All Time for Kids
  • Voltron. 1984-1985. ...
  • Rocky and Bullwinkle. 1959-1964. ...
  • Mr. Wizard's World. ...
  • Are You Afraid of the Dark? 1990-1996. ...
  • Punky Brewster. 1984-1988. ...
  • The Smurfs. 1981-1990. ...
  • Josie and the Pussycats. 1970-1974. ...
  • The Chipmunks. 1983-1990.

What kids shows are overstimulating? ›

Cocomelon, along with many other popular infant/ toddler shows such as Little Baby Bum, Blippi, and Baby Einstein, are so overstimulating that they actually act as a drug, a stimulant. These types of shows are carefully designed to hold a young child's attention, and they are very successful in doing so.

Is Shameless appropriate for 10 year olds? ›

no. simply no. shameless includes themes such as very detailed sex, child abuse, drug abuse, self harm, suicide, alcoholism, and so much more.

What age group is Shameless for? ›

Okay for 12-15+

However some children in her age group should not be allowed to watch until maybe 15.

What age is Shameless rated? ›

Despite its TV-14 rating, the show is quite adult-oriented and isn't really age-appropriate for younger teens.

Is Netflix ok for 12 year olds? ›

Netflix is fine for all ages if the parent controls what is watched.

Can a 12 year old watch you on Netflix? ›

Netflix's You Is Definitely Not For Kids — Here's What to Know If Your Teen Is Asking to Watch. If you've avoided the internet's collective obsession over one of the latest shows added to Netflix — You, starring Penn Badgley of Gossip Girl as Joe, a psycho stalker — you're actually missing out.

Why is Shameless so popular? ›

Why does "Shameless" TV show so popular? “Shameless” is popular for many reasons. It's very well-written and moves seamlessly between comedy, sometimes absolutely absurd situations and story lines, and very serious, often deep, dark drama. That's extremely difficult to do, and rarely is accomplished successfully.

What is Shameless based on? ›

What is Shameless based on? Shameless was based on a British TV series of the same name created by Paul Abbott that ran for, shockingly, 11 seasons as well. The show aired on Channel 4 from 2004 to 2013 and is currently streaming for free on Tubi and Pluto TV.

Did Shameless get taken off Netflix? ›

shameless is not on netflix anymore|TikTok Search.

What age is R in Netflix? ›

Restricted. May be inappropriate for ages under 17.

What should I watch with my 13 year old daughter? ›

Best movies for teens to add to your watch list
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) ...
  • The Mitchells vs the Machines (2021) ...
  • The Baby-Sitters Club (1995) ...
  • Queen of Katwe (2016) ...
  • The Goonies (1985) ...
  • Adventures in Babysitting (1987) ...
  • The Princess Diaries (2001) ...
  • Freaky Friday (2003)
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What age is rated R on Netflix? ›

Is ma rating worse than r? TV-MA is worse than R because it contains both R and NC-17-rated material. R is OK for viewers under 17 as long as they're accompanied by an adult, but TV-MA is never appropriate for viewers under 18. Only adults are permitted to watch TV-MA.

What is the difference between rated R and TV-MA? ›

TV-MA is worse than R because it contains both R and NC-17-rated material. R is OK for viewers under 17 as long as they're accompanied by an adult, but TV-MA is never appropriate for viewers under 18. Only adults are permitted to watch TV-MA.

What is the difference between rated R and MA? ›

Even though comparable, The TV-MA and R ratings are two different ratings by two different systems. TV-MA contents are only suitable for individuals aged 17 and older. Whilst R-rated content can be viewed by individuals under the age of 17 but only under the supervision of parents, guardians, or an adult.

What is TV-MA rating? ›

TV-MA - these programs are intended to be viewed by mature, adult audiences and may be unsuitable for children under 17.

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