Shameless, Season 1, Episode 1: In the Season 1 premiere, drunken father Frank is of no use to his dysfunctional family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger when her purse is stolen; Lip is shocked to discover his brother Ian is gay. (sho.com)
His turn as Gary's drunken father offers more layers than anything a seasoned actor has offered yet this year, each one as believable as it is shocking. (maddwolf.com)
The accomplished cast, including Jared Abrahamson (as ill - tempered jock boyfriend Roy) and John Savage (as Alison's damaged, drunken father Carl) are given enough quality dialogue and conflict to spark the narrative at opportune moments. (screen-space.squarespace.com)