Shameless

While it leans more towards the drama and thriller genres, Breaking Bad presents Walter White's descent into criminality to provide for his family after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Its deep character studies and moral complexities might appeal to those who enjoy the darker elements of Shameless.

This series focuses on the personal and professional lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles. With its dark humor and exploration of complicated family dynamics, Six Feet Under offers a tonally similar experience to Shameless.

From the creator of Weeds, this edgy drama with comedic elements dives into the lives of women in a minimum-security federal prison. Fans of Shameless may appreciate the complex characters and the exploration of societal issues through personal stories.

Following the life of hedonistic writer Hank Moody, Californication delves deep into themes of sex, addiction, and family dysfunction. The show's raw portrayal of a flawed protagonist trying to juggle his career, family, and vices may resonate with Shameless fans.

This dark comedy series revolves around Nancy Botwin, a widowed mother who turns to selling marijuana to maintain her family's suburban lifestyle. Like Shameless, it showcases a dysfunctional family navigating a life of crime and morally ambiguous situations, often with humor and heart.

This dramedy centers on Chip, a self-help guru who isn't quite as recovered from his alcoholism as he'd like everyone to believe. Like Shameless, Flaked deals with themes of addiction, self-destruction, and the struggle to find redemption and personal growth.