Read an oral history of Shameless as it celebrates 100 episodes

Entertainment Weekly

The cast and crew recall how their Showtime series, a remake of the 2004-13 British series, went from sleeper to bona fide hit after episodes began appearing on Netflix. "I guess when you move to a service that has 100 million subscribers then maybe a few more people will see it," says executive producer John Wells. Adds William H. Macy: "It was not subtle. I can drink a lot of beer and not pay for it if I wanted to." ALSO: How Shameless is preparing to say goodbye to Emmy Rossum.