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A reviewer for the AV Club pointed out that Lip’s transition to college is a highlight; despite his intelligence, he finds himself struggling with poor grades and the "refusal to upshift" to meet academic challenges.

“I think Debbie's quickly going to realize that trying to grow up too quickly isn't what she really wants, and will go back to being her mature self.” Reddit · r/shameless · 12 years ago [S4E1] Simple Pleasures

“Debbie was my favorite. She was always so sweet and taking care of everyone... Now she's being a preteen brat and she isn't sweet little Debbie.” Reddit · r/shameless · 12 years ago A reviewer for the AV Club pointed out

In the Season 4 premiere of Shameless , titled "," reviewers noted a significant shift in the Gallagher family's trajectory, moving toward a sense of stability that ironically increases the tension for the audience. Critics from Den of Geek highlighted that the poverty line is finally in sight for Fiona, making it feel as though the family is "moving on up" in a way that departs from its British predecessor. Critical Perspectives Now she's being a preteen brat and she