There’s Only 1 ‘Shameless’ Character That I 100% Sympathize With

Shameless is full of characters with questionable decision-making. Just when you think you’ve gotten to know someone and can see their point, they do something completely unhinged.

Yes, but: the show has more than just morally gray characters. There's also Chuckie, who just happened to get caught up in the Gallaghers' mess.

Who Is Chuckie Slott & Why He Is the Most Innocent ‘Shameless’ Character

When Frank's liver finally declines after decades of abuse, he tracks down his estranged daughter Sammi, as a potential donor. That's how we meet Chuckie, Sammi's son. He's a naive but sweet kid who has no idea what he's about to get dragged into.

Throughout his time with the Gallaghers, Chuckie experiences a series of unfortunate events completely beyond his control. Carl tricks him into smuggling heroin, resulting in Chuckie ending up behind bars with an awful tattoo on his forehead. Chuckie had no say in the deal and was abandoned by Carl the moment the cops showed up. All he did was trust his “Uncle” Carl.

Justice for Chuckie: unlike most characters on Shameless who knowingly make bad choices, Chuckie never had a chance. He's just a kid surrounded by the wrong people. Making matters worse, no one stepped in to help him or treat him decently. The family actually considered him and Sammi (who could be quite annoying) a nuisance.

What Do Fans Think About Chuckie in ‘Shameless’?

“I found his character to be too sad to be funny. Sad in the sense that he was raised by Sammi (who is awful) and was doomed to fail because he had no support or safety net,” Redditor nickyfox13 wrote.

“He kind of broke my heart. I didn't enjoy how the show wrote him. Probably the one character that made me sad,” another fan, junknowho on Reddit shared.

Where to Watch ‘Shameless’?

If you're planning on rewatching Shameless, show Chuckie an extra bit of grace this time around. He's the one character who truly deserves it.

Shameless is currently available on Netflix.