DuringShamelessSeason 11, viewers watched as Frank Gallagher began forgetting things. In the post-credits, his body, saturated with ingested alcohol, is cremated, with explosive results. I think thats more fun, personally. After waking from his overdose, the Gallagher patriarch eventually ended up in the hospital, where he died of COVID. When the show was revived in 2018 after 21 years, it forgot all about its controversial ending. Although there's no direct explanation for his death,. On Sunday night, Showtime's long-running and acclaimed remake of Shameless finally came to an end, closing the book on the popular Gallagher family. Lip was on the verge of actually figuring things out and succeeding. What's Coming to Disney Plus in April 2021, Everything Coming to Netflix in April 2021. Debbie plunges into a dangerous world when she meets someone. Contact a healthcare provider if you have any questions about your test result or if your symptoms worsen. Meanwhile, the Gallaghers save for Emmy Rossums Fiona reunite at the Alibi, unaware of their fathers passing, to celebrate Ian and Mickeys wedding anniversary. For many people, they represent different ideas of who gay men can be and how those relationships can be. Not that theres ever a good transition after that, but focusing on the episode Frank rises above the South Side on his bar stool, beer in hand, looking back on his life. It's hard to believe that the Gallagher family has been a part of our lives for the past 10 years we've literally watched the actors and their respective characters grow up right before our eyes every Sunday night. 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. In your mind, do you know how it ends for these characters? In my mind, Lip gets a motorcycle shop and settles in and loses the neighborhood and becomes the new patriarch for that crazy family. Not much left to say really. I really didnt want to play the more sentimental version of them having to react to his death. Despite much hope among fans, Emmy Rossum, who left the show in season nine in 2019, did not return forthe finale to reprise her role of Fiona Gallagher. Patty Croker: Was revealed to be dying of cancer late in Series 10. Comedy can be brutal, Wells said. On his deathbed, Frank sees visions of his family from early in the shows run. All Rights Reserved. We tried to find some way to make it Frank-like and fun and let him hold onto who he always was in the last moments," he continuted. Having said this, it does seem like Franks future will be bleak. Steve Has Been MIA From 'Shameless' Since Season 5, but Could He Return? ER is about how medicine works. Below, we break down the latest. 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. WARNING: Spoilers for the Shameless series finale are ahead! The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Billions Season 6 | Official Teaser | SHOWTIME. To make you appalled and make you smile at the same time. And Ian (Cameron Monaghan) and Mickey (Noel Fisher) have a kid. When ABC decided it was time to end this family-friendly sitcom starring puppet dinosaurs after four seasons, the creators decided to do it in the most depressing way possible by having its main character, Sinclair family patriarch Earl, trigger a catastrophic extinction event that would not only kill every main character, but his entire species. Its not like we took out the healthiest individual youve ever seen. But it remains to be seen if the Frank chapter of Shameless will end with the series coming to a close. David Chase's game-changing HBO mob drama ushered in modern day's golden age of television. Except times precious. All Rights Reserved. The showrunner and executive producer John Wells weighed in on the plans for Franks ending. He writes things on his fathers arms to help him remember that he has dementia and who to call if he gets lost. Tip your waiter a little bit more. Since the initial diagnosis, his health has only declined. Thats how people move on with their lives. Fiona, unfortunately, wasn't with the rest of the family at the end of the show, though most fans had hoped the character would be making a comeback. It challenges our sense of who we are. However, old footage of her wasincluded inshort family flashbacksexperienced by Frank. The biological patriarch got the biggest sendoff of them all as the show followed him through a daze that could have been due to brain damage from the recent OD, his recently-diagnosed dementia or his surprise new diagnosis of COVID-19 or some combination of all of the above. And he certainly had a number of preexisting conditions . 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. Beyond everything else in the show that people love, what I was always most attracted to was no matter how difficult things were, this was a group of people who loved each other and came together even when they were angry with each other. Wells has hinted towards the writers ideas about what the characters would get up to after the finale, but no spin-offs have been confirmed. Frank spends his final moments alone, remembering his family in flashbacks from the show's earliest episodes. To have Frank die of something else in the midst of this pandemic, it would be a little too easy. On the finale,the Gallagher family patriarch (William H. Macy) died of COVID-19. 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. Daenerys (Emilia Clark) suddenly a fascist villain? In the early ideas of the story, that was a perfect way to have Fiona return. I want to see the Alibi cop-bar story, and what happens with Carl and Arthur (Joshua Malina) as police officers. Bran (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) the king? Was there ever a story that you wished you had contextualized more? If you hated the way Lena Dunham's HBO comedy ended, with a half-hour that focused merely on Hannah Horvath with a bit of Allison Williams' Marnie thrown in, helping to raise Hannah's baby, may we suggest you think of it as merely an ill-advised epilogue and allow the penultimate episodewhich saw Hannah saying goodbye to all of the titular girls in a truly emotionally effective half-hourto act as the show's true finale. Fans will never know for sure, as this couples storyline wrapped with the one-year anniversary of their wedding, which was celebrated with a mask-free surprise party at The Alibi. Then we came up with the solution of how Frank would seek forgiveness, how Lip would urinate on Franks head and Frank would actually accept it, because he realized he deserved it. "But, in all that he has been through and all that we've been through the last year, it didn't seem right to allow somebody to simply say, oh, yeah, you can live your life like this and there won't be any consequences.". What would you want to see in a Shameless spinoff? As of February 8, 2023, a total of 1,110,364 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in the United States. Then I lost a close family member from Covid at Christmastime. We will never know. It also delivered one of the most controversial finales ever with a simple smash cut to black just as somethingmaybe nefarious, maybe notwas about to happen to the show's iconic antihero, Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini). 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. This is all most people will experience. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. 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 ending and more than a few lingering questions about the surviving characters. It's a question we've asked about William H. Macy's character more times than we'd like to admit, as his rambunctious behavior has left him with plenty of hospital stays and even at the bottom of a lake. Not much left to say really. Bran (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) the king? Could Carl from Shameless Secure a Spinoff Series? While the previous weeks episode dedicated ample time to their new living situation, this week introduced their future (off-screen) plans by posing the question of kids. While the problematic patriarch's death would be a sad way to conclude the show, fans are hoping that it may mean a reunion for the rest of the Gallaghers. As many expected, Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy) died in the final episode, and he ascended to the sky to deliver a monologue over . Is the purpose of the police to protect the well-off from the not-well-off? John Wells discussed the impact of the pandemic and police protests on Sundays series finale. Showtime has just announced that the final season will premiere on Sunday, Dec. 6. Eventually, Frank gets up from the couch and stumbles out the door in a daze. 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. He eventually stumbled into a church and insisted on lighting the candles like an altar boy. But we get to tell a lot of great stories with these people and wonderful actors, writers and directors. The priest calls an ambulance for Frank as he's sent off to the hospital for a final time. Showtimes long-running series,Shameless, concluded with the series finale on April 11, 2021 and the death of Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy). William H. Macy, who plays Frank, is credited for every episode of Season 11, including the finale. What did you think of the Shameless finale? Whatever you think is right! Dont fucking waste it. Never has a series finale more nakedly telegraphed the idea "We like this character and may want to do more with him some day" before. 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 sadly certainly seems that Frank is dead. What the hell why not go out in a blaze of glory? 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. That was biggest disappointment: not being able to make that work out, because we all wanted it to happen. So, the island was purgatory, right? The possibility of Franks death has also evoked a lot of responses from the fans. Watch Shameless on Sundays at 9 p.m. EST on Showtime. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Take general public health precautions to prevent spreading an illness to others. Showrunner, John Wells, confirmed that this was indeed the end of the series we know, but not necessarily goodbye to the characters. We couldn't figure out how to do it in a way that would work with her schedule. Frank Gallagher A former journalist and communications professional, certified in AWS Cloud Computing and Google Project Management. Wed find the humor in these stories but these are life-and-death issues for families who live on the margin. Not that these issues werent always there, but they became front and center after a number of horrific incidents of police brutality. That Shameless would end without providing resolution for what happens to the Gallagher children comes as little surprise, as Wells has said for years that he was drawn to a sense of life going on for the characters. In the final moments of the episode, we see Frank at the Alibi and hear what he wrote in a note to. It's unclear as to whether he dies from his alcoholic dementia, from COVID-19 complications, or as a result of his recent overdose. It started small but quickly escalated to the point where he was diagnosed with alcoholic dementia. Frank can still make you smile even as hes dying. - April 12, 2021 11:49 am EDT. 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. 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. You find out later about them. It could have been one of many things; it was the last thing that pushed him over the cliff, but he was barely hanging on. Then, as he floated up out of the bar, over the streets below and eventually over the city itself, the remaining characters broke out into a rendition of The Way We Get By while a luxury car went up in flames. One thing I wish we had another year to explore was the eviction moratorium expiring, when we discover just how many people have lost their jobs and live with food insecurity. Possible symptoms include: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache 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. And while the finale left many questions concerning the fates of the remaining Gallagher clan, one thing viewers know for sure is that these characters are no longer constrained by the addicted man who was without a doubt more of a dead weight than an anchor. So, it could be that Franks death in the series could bring all his kids together one final time before Shameless comes to an end. I dont have any explanation for why The Wire was never the most decorated show in television history. Guess that's it. I think I have an idea about what would happen over the next few months, but I have no idea what would wholly happen. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the showrunner decided to change the story a little bit. And then Fiona opened the box! Despite much hope among fans, Emmy Rossum, who left the show in. On the finale, the Gallagher family patriarch ( William H. Macy) died of COVID-19. If nothing killed him before, its hard to imagine what would finally do him in. We could have used two more seasons to explore that. Frank visited a church, at which he seemed to think he was an altar boy, and the priest called an ambulance for him. 453. Even for Frank there can be a grace and joy in the passing, at least thats what I hope that we can go out a little more gracefully. Showrunner, John Wells, previously announced that they would have loved to welcome Fiona, and her actor Emmy Rossum, back into the narrative for the finale season if the pandemic didnt rear its ugly head. [double heart emoji]". I sure as hell did.. Wed have to see. Previously, Wells had expressed his keenness on having Emmy Rossum reprise her role as Fiona. In the final moments of the finale, Franks body explodes during his cremation because of the amount of alcohol in his body. But she had some health concerns about returning, quarantining and trying to be safe. In the first season, we are introduced to Frank, a single father who can barely look after himself, let alone his kids. Another factor that seems to be tied to Franks possible death is Fionas return. 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. There have been plenty of Covid-19 subplots on TV but I cant think of another lead character who actually died from it. Those fates are obviously up to the audiences to decide. Ruby's death would be covered up by the Maguire family. Then there was the Lip of it all. Thats happening to lots of families. 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. I lost a close family member who had been ill in December of COVID, despite following the COVID protocols. Originally, we were thinking he would take his own life in an overdose. Kevin (Steve Howey) and Veronica (Shanola Hampton). It was a fine line, trying to ride an ongoing conversation in the country. Its the same reason that at the end of ER we walked away from the hospital in the middle of a shift, and at the end of The West Wing Santos (Jimmy Smits) had just gone into the White House and Bartlet (Martin Sheen) was headed home. What went into the decision to kill off Frank with COVID after he was diagnosed with alcoholic dementia? 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Frank continues wandering around the city in a daze, revisiting old haunts like Patsy's Pies and a church where he believes he's an altar boy. As news headlines about the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease continue to increase, so has concern over its potential to affect employee welfare, disrupt global supply chains and slow business operations. In the following episode, we're left to discover that he was indeed making a decision. Id love to be talking about pandemic checks, and what a huge difference affordable day care would make to Debbie and Tami (Kate Miner). They also never find the note he left before overdosing. In my mind, she winds up back with Jimmy-Steve (Justin Chatwin). Despite much hope among fans, Emmy Rossum, who left the show in season nine in 2019, did not return forthe finale to reprise her role of Fiona Gallagher. The priest called an ambulance, and later Frank woke up in the hospital during the Shameless series finale. Body aches, sore throat and . Was the goal to show that no matter what happens with the house, theyll always come together? But I dont know. After 11 seasons and 134 episodes, Showtimes Shameless wrapped its run Sunday with a series finale that was directly impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic in two key ways. I will miss you this Sunday! It just hit at just the wrong time with the continuing shutdown," said Wells. His attempt to sell stolen bikes went south, with the cops coming to his house; he had to hide and then dispose of an infamous painting Frank stole; he lost out on a deal to sell the house to a developer, and he re-introduced alcohol into his life, even if he didnt slide down the slippery slope he did years prior. At the beginning of series finale of Shameless, we see the kids sharing the news that "Frank OD'd again" as he's passed out on the couch. 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. He said that the episodes will see what the years of abuse have cost Frank. Aside fromhis final accession, the finale also lefteven moreup in the air: Lip (Jeremy Allen White) gets an offer tosell the family's home and hopes to start a new life with Tami (Kate Miner), their son Freddie and his brother Liam (Christian Isaiah). Lip settles for a new job. However, the penultimate episode of season 11 has caught the fans off-guard as it implies the patriarch's death. Frank Gallagher has lived through more than 10 seasons of Shameless as a drug-addicted miscreant who had no desire to ever turn his life around. One thing does conclude nicely: Lip is acknowledged for stepping up anddoing what Frank never succeeded in doing for his family. Its not like we took out the healthiest individual youve ever seen. Somehow, though, he stayed alive. After having been through all that she has, only their fathers last moments or his funeral could bring her back into the picture. {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. Updated March 1, 2023. And Shameless? Yes, absolutely. It was a death that felt inevitable, but between the other-worldly element of him floating above the city and the additional mid-credits scene of the crematory oven exploding while processing his alcohol-riddled body, it was a death that did come not without the quintessential dark humor of this series. Yes, Frank Gallagher dies during the Shameless finale, season 11 episode 12, titled Father Frank, Full of Grace.. He eventually returned positive for COVID-19 and died in the ER after the nurses and doctors discovered the "DNR" instruction on his chest. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner John Wells confirmed Frank is actually dead. 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