Shameless (TV Series) But at Last Came a Knock (2011) User Reviews

Absolutely, Positively Love This Show

[noladoll · 10/10 · 1 March 2011]

If this show doesn't get the attention of the Emmy's and Globes it will be a mortal sin.

I would venture to say it's the most unique show since All in the Family shook TV up.

It's deliciously absurd. The family breaks all conventions and beats "the system" - like scamming the Social Security Administration with a fake aunt to keep checks rolling in, stealing toilet paper out of a public restroom, or meat off a broken down delivery truck. All known illegal acts - but somehow you end up rooting for them - possibly because it is all done "not for profit" but to allow them basic necessities to survive and stay together.

If you are a totally by the rules, regimented person, this is probably not a show for you. But, if you are someone who loves absurdity, and who thinks it's funny to get away with non-violent improprieties you will ADORE this show.

Monica episodes are the worst

[ANannyMoose02 · 5/10 · 19 September 2022]

Can someone make a comprehensive list of all the Monica episodes so we can make sure to skip them? The actress playing her is amazing and I believe her character and her acting, but the over-the-top drama involving her is absolutely unnecessary. There is no reason to over-do the drama in this series like this. The next episode was equally as bad as this one for the same reason.

The show has pure gold up until this melodramatic episode. Later in the series they decide to make Monica a regular character so that they can do that over-the-top melodrama every episode. This series starts out strong because of it's whit and shockingly offensive humour but falls flat when it starts being only about the drama.