And that paradox is possibly the best thingShamelessseason five has going for at the moment.

Beyond that though, it is acting like building a common narrative thread on which everything is based.

As the Gospel of Frank preaches, their end will come in the guise of a Starbucks.

Humorous now, it is clear that these plotlines will all converge very soon.

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For example, the other storyline directly involving Frank is that Sheila wants to move.

The difference, however, is that at that time, Sheila didnt have Sammi as a daughter-in-law.

And methinks it is pushing Sheilas home closer to those lesbians that Frank fears so much.

Except, she isnt actually going to sleep with this Bible thumping jerk-off that would protest a soldiers funeral.

Of course, were all waiting for the pendulum to swing back.

), but her answer this time is to have a makeoverprovided by an honest to God whore.

Its a sitcom playbook scenario, but howShamelessruns the field makes it feel organic and fresh.

She only did cocaine that one time, though her entire life will forever pay as a result.

Fiona knocks his teeth in and they run into the Chicago night laughing.

For Debbs, this is a terrific moment.

And on first night of taking Debbs out, she has reveled in it with her younger sibling.

Or if like Ian, another crash is inevitable.

At least its still summer, so lets enjoy this moment while we can.

That should go for Fiona too.

Where does it end?

…This is just like the Jews.

Ten years from now theyll claim it never happened, but it is happening.

They want people in who can pay taxes, so they push us out!

Frank

Rating:

4 out of 5