Why Shameless Season 5 Will Be Overrun With Hipsters — cinemablend.com

It isn't just trendy coffee that's headed to Shameless. It's a full-on culture clash! As Showtime's official synopsis for Season 5 strongly implies, the hipsters have arrived, as the Gallaghers' neighborhood heads toward gentrification... This has the potential to be an amazing arc for Shameless, and given that the series is headed into its fifth season -- a time when cable series often begin to start losing momentum -- introducing a new and contrasting ingredient to series' recipe may be just what the show needs. The idea of the Gallaghers coming face-to-face with people who are likely to be their polar opposites is brimming with potential. Especially when we consider what William H. Macy says in the above video about them all being protective of their shit. Even if there are upgrades to their neighborhood, the Gallaghers might not appreciate the joggers and latte drinkers invading their turf.

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