Reviews

I absolutely love Shameless, but I did not have high hopes for an incredible series finale. I knew it might not be everything I wanted, but I thought I'd at the very least enjoy it. This has to be one of the laziest, most lackluster ways that they could have concluded this absolutely legendary series. I tried so hard to enjoy it for what it was, but after watching for so long and truly investing in the characters, I feel so let down. I realize not everyone will agree with this and I was really hoping I could write a positive review. Nothing feels wrapped up and it literally left more questions than it did answers- and not in a good or fun kind of way. More like the writers had no idea what to do with the characters anymore and decided to just stop trying kind of way.

Ok and, on a side note, literally who edited that whole thing with Frank in the sky. I feel like that could've been a very heartfelt scene with him reading the note. They could've done some cute flashbacks from the early years and really pulled at the heart strings. Instead we got him looking like a bird in a hospital gown with a green screen from the 80s.

Here's to watching reruns and pretending that this finale never aired :)

This episode didn't quite meet my expectations. There were still plenty of moments that I loved, but with only 3 episodes left in the series, I was hoping for a lot more to happen. Somehow this felt like a filler episode. I love this show and all of the characters, but I'm starting to get a little tired of all of the repetitive plot lines. Debbie complaining about Lip selling the house like 10 times per episode, Veronica and her mom, and the nearly constant references to social justice issues. I appreciate what they are trying to do, but it feels so insanely forced.

Another slight complaint that I had with this episode in particular was the over the top music and editing. This may just be me, but it kept drawing me out of the scenes. I'm particularly talking about all of Debbie's scenes where they would put "all by myself" on in the background and even put her in slow motion. This show used to be able to get it's emotions and points across without any kind of extensive editing and relied only on the actor. This is what made the show so organic and unique at the beginning. I'm not sure if it's new editors or if they just wanted to try something different, but it really drew me out and reminded me that I was just watching a tv show. Again, this may just be me but I hope the final two episodes are a little more intriguing.

This episode was the best of season 11 by far! It had almost every factor that the old seasons of shameless used to thrive on and that this season has been sorely lacking. The OG family dynamics were at the forefront of the plot development and I think that's what made this episode so strong. I loved watching different members of the family interact who don't typically have plot lines together. The acting was exceptional all around, but Noel Fisher had a stand out performance. After 5 mediocre episodes, episode 6 has really turned this season around for me! I'm hoping they can finish the back half of the season as strongly as this.

Although I have not been overwhelmingly impressed by the "Hall of Shame" episodes so far, Lip's really stuck out to me. I think that is mostly due to Jeremy Allen White's incredible acting abilities. It didn't feel nearly as forced as the previous two Hall of Shame episodes. The story flowed pretty naturally and I actually really enjoyed rewatching Lip's journey throughout the past 10 years. It was also sweet to see Lip and Tami's relationship evolve. I haven't really been sold on their relationship and I sometimes feel like if they hadn't had Fred, they probably wouldn't still be together. But honestly this episode really made me start to like their relationship- it's actually pretty sweet.

In comparison to the series as a whole, I would not have given the episode a 9/10. These hall of shame episodes kind of start to feel like an overly long YouTube compilation. But solely in reference to the Hall of Shame episodes, this is definitely the best so far. Again, Jeremy Allen White is so talented and despite not having much content to work with, he really compelled the story forward. Overall, nothing groundbreaking, but definitely worth a watch.

Shameless is my favorite show to watch and the writing used to be so sharp. In this episode especially, it feels like there is zero characterization anymore. Would V and Debbie really act like that towards each other over a small pageant? Veronica especially, it just does not seem like a way that their characters would handle that situation. Mickey has also felt really out of character this season. They are writing him as if his entire personality is based off of funny little gimmicks. His character development from seasons 1-10 are being completely thrown aside so that he can be the comedic relief. Noel is such a talented actor and he has barely gotten any decent material so far.

Also, there are just way too many story lines going on. The scenes change so rapidly that before you can even begin to get engrossed into a particular storyline, you're immediately drawn right back out. Shameless thrived when the scenes were allowed to take more than 2 minutes at a time, now everything feels so rushed. The characters barely interact with one another and it really doesn't feel like Shameless anymore. I realize that it's realistic for a family to separate like this over time and I can appreciate the writers trying to add this detail, but the it is starting to feel like any other cable tv show. The rawness and natural storylines just aren't there anymore. I will continue watching the season to see how all of the characters end up, but I am definitely disappointed that this is how they are ending the series. Maybe there will be some improvement by the end, but at this point I'm not going to get my hopes up.

The handmaid's tale is easily the best show I've ever seen. It is an incredibly bleak and often downright depressing show, so if you're looking for constant happiness and positivity this is not for you. Elisabeth moss absolutely nails the role of June, she gives me goosebumps in nearly every episode. Along with the top notch acting, the direction, cinematography, and score are also incredible. The Handmaid's Tale is everything you could want and more.

Glee is a great drama/comedy show to binge. Seasons 1-3 were really fun to watch and kept me interested, but 4-6 really went downhill. It was still a fun watch, just not the same quality and character development. Still worth a watch for the first 3 seasons and the great music!

This is the best concert I have ever seen. Ben's voice is angelic and I honestly watched it twice in one night, it was THAT good. Every song was sung with such passion and he made it feel like I was actually there in the moment. It was wonderfully shot, directed, and performed. Watch this, you won't regret it!