Shameless

The youngest sibling, Liam, is the only Black family member among the White Gallaghers (a paternity test reveals that White-passing Frank is indeed his biological father). Liam looks up to V, their Black neighbor, who becomes a second mother to him. At first Liam is exploited by other family members, such as his father making him ask for money in the streets. The character gets more agency in later seasons. A queer Black character appears late in the series but their storyline is at the service of White characters. Several LGBTQ+ characters appear throughout but have negative traits, like recklessness and violent behavior.

Graphic suicide and a gory scene in which someone's limbs are cut off. Other occasional acts of violence (mostly punching, but also one graphic scene in which a father gives his son a bloody nose) and some incidents involving neighborhood bullying.

Full-frontal male and female nudity, plus graphic depictions of sexual acts, including teens and adults engaged in intercourse, oral sex, and masturbation. Underage teen characters have sex with adults. Scenes take place at strip clubs. Main characters engage with sex workers.

Strong language, including "f--k," "s--t," "p---y," "c--t," and "c--k," in addition to terms like "finger bang."

The main character has a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol and spends nights (and most mornings) passed out on the floor. His children -- some who appear to be as young as 8 or 9 -- drink beer occasionally and smoke marijuana, in addition to regular cigarettes. Characters also use cocaine and other illicit drugs. Abuse of prescription pills and pain medication.

Parents need to know that Shameless (which was inspired by a British series) is a mature dramedy about a single father of six who struggles with alcoholism. 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. There are also depictions of psychological and physical violence (including a suicide scene).