<P> Shameless is an American comedy - drama television series developed by John Wells that debuted on Showtime on January 9 , 2011 . It is a remake of the British series of the same name created by Paul Abbott . The series features an ensemble cast , led by William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum . Set in the South Side of Chicago , the series is filmed in Los Angeles , with the exterior scenes shot in Chicago . The series was renewed for a ninth season , which will premiere on September 9 , 2018 , making it the longest - running original scripted series in Showtime 's history . </P>
<P> Shameless is an American comedy - drama television series developed by John Wells that debuted on Showtime on January 9 , 2011 . It is a remake of the British series of the same name created by Paul Abbott . The series features an ensemble cast , led by William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum . Set in the South Side of Chicago , the series is filmed in Los Angeles , with the exterior scenes shot in Chicago . The series was renewed for a ninth season , which will premiere on September 9 , 2018 , making it the longest - running original scripted series in Showtime 's history . </P>
where did the idea for shameless come from
where did the idea for shameless come from
a remake of the British series of the same name
a remake of the British series of the same name