Shameless. It's real, raw, funny, and relatable. We all see part of ourselves in the characters, and here are the top 8 reasons why we all love Shameless.
1. It gets you right in the feels. 
There are many heartbreaking scenes within the seven seasons. Love, family, death, addiction. It hits it all.
2. Right after you cry, you laugh.
Each character is hilarious with their unique sense of humor and witty personalities. No matter how far down the emotional roller coaster goes, it always comes right back up.
3. Never fails to surprise you.
Plot twists are this show's forte. Just when you least expect it, bam. It hits you like a truck, or in Karen's case, Mandy's car. People die, people rise from the supposed dead, people marry, people fall into a dark hole. There's just no predicting what will come next.
4. Makes you feel better about your own life.
If you're ever feeling down about yourself or your life choices, no one shows you that you're doing quite alright like Frank Gallagher. The Gallagher's and Milkovich's will make you seem like the man/woman your parents always dreamed you to be.
5. Shows you the reality of addiction.
From cigarette addiction to cocaine, sex addiction to alcohol. Shameless hits it all in a very real matter that hits home to everyone in some way or another. Each character has their demons that they can never seem to completely get away from.
6. Modern day romance isn't so easy.
Dating was never easy, but it seems especially difficult in the south side of Canaryville (just outside Chicago). Lying, cheating, falling for someone who doesn't love you back, hiding and secrecy, and every other struggle in the dating world are second nature to this bunch.
7. Hits every topic, even gender identity.
Shameless isn't afraid to hit on anything, including the LGBTQ community. Ian and Mickey are gay, Trevor and Molly are trans, and Svetlana is bi. Not only does it hit on the topic, but it nails it right on the head with the struggles of dating and growing up trying to figure yourself out, especially in Mickey's case with a homophobic father.
8. Despite the craziness, it's relatable.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Shameless is full of laughter and friendship, and shows the importance of loyalty to family and friends. Nobody else understands your boy struggles more than Fiona, and nobody is a better friend than V.
