- April 12, 2021 11:49 am EDT. But I dont know. COVID-19 played a major role on the final season of Shameless, both onscreen and off-screenserving as the primary reason that Emmy Rossum, who starred as Fiona Gallagher on the series for nine. It was a callback to the character's desire in the early seasons to become a writer by having Roseanne sitting at a typewriter, writing a different ending to her story, but it left viewers feeling like their time had been wasted in the worst way. In an interview with TVLine, Wells added that there isnt any hope of aShamelessspinoff for Frank or the rest of the Gallaghers. And then went out with a bang. Below, we break down the latest. I want to see the Alibi cop-bar story, and what happens with Carl and Arthur (Joshua Malina) as police officers. He eventually returned positive for COVID-19 and died in the ER after the nurses and doctors discovered the DNR instruction on his chest. We will never know. "So, we had to show that there were some consequences. So much for all of the internal work she did last week to understand why she just cant find a good relationship, huh? Showtime expressed concern about various things that then they ultimately supported, like Frank sending Carl to cancer camp. You could argue that Frank was already meant to die when he had liver disease or countless other physical ailments. It challenges our sense of who we are. In the eleventh episode of the final season, we see that Frank seems to have overdosed on drugs and tries to leave a note for his family. Patty Croker: Was revealed to be dying of cancer late in Series 10. They agreed, It would be unrealistic to not have anybody in this community actually suffer severe consequences of the pandemic. And Frank seemed like the logical choice. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the showrunner decided to change the story a little bit. No one was alerted to his status, just as no one found the note hed left before shooting up in the penultimate episode. Lip was on the verge of actually figuring things out and succeeding. I was also interested in Arthur (guest star Josh Malina) and Carl running the Alibi, it could have been funny as a cop bar story. And did Meadow (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) ever finish parallel parking? However, nothing has been confirmed, and the only way to know if Frank dies is to watch the final episode of the series. In the end the hospital-gown-clad character instead reprised his seat at The Alibi as a ghost of sorts, watching over his beloved, even though no one could see him. This interview includes spoilers for Sundays series finale of Shameless.. A parade of returning guest stars testified about all the horrible things that had befallen them as a result of Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), George (Jason Alexander), and Kramer's (Michael Richards) extreme selfishness and, in the end, a judge threw them in jail for a full year as a result of it. On the finale,the Gallagher family patriarch (William H. Macy) died of COVID-19. And then went out with a bang. What went into the decision to kill off Frank with COVID after he was diagnosed with alcoholic dementia? That is a huge portion of our society that we dont tell nearly enough stories about.. Theyre just hilarious. Frank has so many possible comorbidities Covid is just the thing that finally pushed him over the edge. We joked in the room that she ended up getting a job at Disney World, probably in Epcot Center, because she would never get a job on the better side. The episode followed immediately on the penultimate episodes final moments, with Frank (William H. Macy) having overdosed on the family sofa and not one member of the household even slightly concerned that the patriarch may have finally exited this world. Original star Rossum departed Shameless in season nine, with barely a mention of her character since. All Rights Reserved. Yeah. Take general public health precautions to prevent spreading an illness to others. Kids would come to our Chicago set, and tell us about how they were thrown out of their homes for being gay, lesbian or trans. Arguably, things were looking a bit brighter when an old friend from the neighborhood expressed interest in buying the vacant lot next to the Gallagher house and Lip asked him how much he had for his house, too. Frank "facing his mortality" seemingly clues audiences in that if Frank isn't quite dead by the end of Episode 11, he will be by the end of Episode 12. Of course there were plenty of big life decisions to be made in the meantime, so when Frank woke up and wandered off, no one other than Liam took note. In your mind, do you know how it ends for these characters? Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Steve Has Been MIA From 'Shameless' Since Season 5, but Could He Return? In a phone interview from Victoria, British Columbia, where hes working on a new series for Netflix, Wells discussed the inspiration for Franks death, Fionas near-return and the legacy of Shameless. These are edited excerpts from the conversation. Despite much hope among fans, Emmy Rossum, who left the show in season nine in 2019, did not return forthe finaleto reprise her role of Frank's eldest daughter Fiona Gallagher. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Despite much hope among fans, Emmy Rossum, who left the show in season nine in 2019, did not return forthe finaleto reprise her role of Frank's eldest daughter Fiona Gallagher. In Episode 10.10, Frank agreed to take her to the coast, so she could view the Irish coast from the horizon. When the show was revived in 2018 after 21 years, it forgot all about its controversial ending. Have a good time. In typical Gallagher fashion, things came to an end in a darkly comedic way, as the series said goodbye to one of its main characters while setting the rest of the family on new paths for their future. Although theres no direct explanation for his death, viewers can surmise that he died from complications of COVID-19 and excessive drug and alcohol abuse. However, she did tweet last week, "I'm so proud of this cast and am immensely honored to have been a part of a show as unique and impactful as Shameless. For many people, they represent different ideas of who gay men can be and how those relationships can be. Frank is far from the supportive, nurturing parent his children hoped he would be; Frank is Frank. Now, as the group packs up their bags, their hula lamps, and moves on from the South Side of Chicago, Shameless fans prepare to say goodbye ahead of the series finale on April 11. "So, it was disappointing for everybody, and we would've loved to have her back, and she wanted to come back, but it was one of those things that couldn't get done during the pandemic.". Those who want to imagine the Alibi wont fall to the fate of Patsys Pies can certainly do so, and doing so may also imagine a better future for Carl, who became an unexpected positive force for the family in the later seasons. They called Kevin over to talk pricing but that negotiation will remain privy to only those involved, as nothing concrete came of it by the time the end credits rolled. Additionally, the fans may also recall that Fiona comes back for the season finale in the original UK version of the show. Frank has so many possible comorbidities Covid is just the thing that finally pushed him over the edge. Why is Gina Carano not in The Mandalorian season 3 as Cara Dune? [Laughs.] While he has constantly been misusing substances and landing in trouble, his kids raised themselves and learned to look out for each other. After nine seasons of listening to Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) deliver one of the most long-winded stories in the world on the CBS sitcom, detailing how he met the mother of his children, fans were understandably horrified by the tossed-off way it was revealed that she'd been dead all along and Ted was, in fact, seeking his kid's permission to pursue their aunt Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders). The audience, though, was treated to his words, as Macy read them in voiceover. Debbie plunges into a dangerous world when she meets someone. Shameless: Breaking Down Frank Gallagher's Fate During the Series Finale. I never want to complain about it, because Ive been on the good side of that equation. (Laughing.) Since the initial diagnosis, his health has only declined. Thank you for 11 incredible seasons. This was a series finale and Frank had come close to meeting his maker many times before, after all, and there were other stories to follow. Right?! It can reach past our reluctance of being preached to., Shameless, he added, is a show about a family trying to survive and laughing their way through it.. I love Kevin (Steve Howey) and Veronica (Shanola Hampton), and would love to see what happens to them. It's unclear as to whether he dies from his alcoholic dementia, from COVID-19 complications, or as a result of his recent overdose. Debs (Emma Kenney) plans on moving to Texas with her daughter Franny (Paris Newton)and a new girlfriend. The finale begins with Franks overdose, brought about during the last episode, and he is later taken into hospital where it was revealed that he had Covid-19. Watching Showtime's serial killer thriller, one got the impression that the titular murderer (played by Michael C. Hall) might eventually have to, you know, pay for his many, many sins by the time all was said and done. He writes things on his fathers arms to help him remember that he has dementia and who to call if he gets lost. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. But never say never. Unfortunately, with COVID protocols in place, there just wasn't a good way to make it work. Shamelessis over but available for streaming on Showtime if you want to see for yourself how Frank dies. It hasn't been confirmed just yet, but if Frank dies, Fiona could make her return to the show at his funeral, bringing all of the Gallaghers together one final time. After 11 seasons of debauchery, drinking, and downright denial, " Shameless " and the Gallagher crew said farewell in the April 11 series finale, "Father Frank, Full of Grace" with an expected. When Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse decided to end the mind-bending ABC mystery by getting metaphysical rather than giving some, you know, concrete answers about what had been going on for the last six seasons, not everyone was exactly thrilled. Best laid plans. It was, uh, a choice. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Ruby's death would be covered up by the Maguire family. Did he meet his maker while feasting on a bowl of onion rings with his family? Sadly, the rest of the Gallagher clan never learn he is dying thanks to his ridiculously large hospital file, although Lip crosses paths with the ambulance without knowing it. And that makes me feel good as a viewer and a reader. I think they were very concerned that Emmys absence would significantly hurt the viewership of the show. I think shes down in Florida. [double heart emoji]". Seeing Kevin and Vee in Louisville was a great window into a whole other world, too. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. I sure as hell did." Lip settles for a new job. In the 10th episode of the season, Frank opts to get a "do not resuscitate" tattoo across his chest, seemingly trying to take the burden of making that decision off of his children. What do you hope viewers take away from those scenes? Im sure Emmy would have come back and done it, and it would have been nice to see her again. InShamelessSeason 11 Episode 11, Franks son Liam (Christian Isaiah) is tasked with taking care of him. Thats an experience many people have had with relatives who have died of COVID. In Sundays series finale, Frank died of Covid. But is he? But data from both China and Lombardy, Italy, show the fatality rate starts rising for people in their 60s. Figures for Covid patients in hospitals and I.C.U.s are the most recent number of patients with Covid-19 who are hospitalized or in an intensive care unit on that day. Kev and V seek buyers for the Alibi. 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