Shameless
After eleven successful seasons on the air , Showtime’sShamelesswas capable to continue the majority of its kernel cast . Some characters leave along the agency , while new ace joined and became part of the ever - growing Gallagher clan . With such a orotund and divers cast , there are bound to be many different personality eccentric butting heads .
The Myers - Briggs ® Type Indicator is a utilitarian prick to aid identify what personality type each person – or tv set character – is . Of course , no two multitude are the same , which is in spades rightful of the Gallagher family . At first glimpse , most of the characters seem to have similarly unapologetic and shameless personality types , but when they ’re on their own , they reveal their honest nature .
Updated on July 21st , 2021 by Svetlana Sterlin : Shameless recently close after eleven season on Showtime . Though some fan - preferent character , like Fiona and Mandy , are n’t around for season 11 , most of the Gallaghers and their friends are still scheming as usual . Some young face also bring together the mould and characters who start out as supporting members grow to become more involved in the story , like Mickey and Liam . Each of the Shameless character ' personality types is entirely unique , which lay down them such an gratifying and dynamic group to watch onscreen .
Fiona - ISTJ
Fiona may not seem like an introvert , but when she has the choice , she usually prefers to keep to herself . She ’s grown to be dependable and systematic like a true ISTJ , mostly because of circumstance . Her family swear on her just to live .
Fiona is also sensible , logical , and practical when she need to be - though she makes misapprehension like any man , andshe ’s just as shameless about her errorsas she is about designed plans . Like many ISTJs , Fiona sometimes abandons her own pattern and values . When things get tough , she spiral and loses sight of her priorities . In the end , she find her footing again and decides to put herself first .
Ian - ENFJ
Ian is a natural leader who make out a challenge , though he sometimes indorse away from the confronting moments he get himself into . Sometimes , he undermine his probability at a steady future . For example , he ruins his shot at a military career with his reckless actions . Similarly , he cuts short his clip as an ambassador for the queer biotic community .
Ian ’s extraverted and feeling nature is what gets him into these roles in the first topographic point . He loves helping others , which is why he becomes an EMT . ENFJs have stiff values and ideas , and Ian is n’t afraid to divvy up his with other people . He ’s an idealistic person who sometimes feels like he require to serve a greater purpose in lifespan and allow for a plus shock on the existence .
Kevin - ESFP
Kevin is one ofthe most likeable characters inShameless . As an ESFP , he ’s playfulness - loving , vibrant , optimistic , and resourceful . Even when faced with the gravest of scenario , Kevin oversee to lighten the mood .
ESFPs tend to gravitate toward public preferences and line that are centered around other people , which seduce running a prevention the perfect pick for Kevin . He may not be the smartest eccentric , but he ’s good at deal with citizenry and their emotions . Kevin also show the ESFP ’s disposition to overindulge , as seen in his human relationship with Veronica and Svetlana .
Mandy - ENTJ
Mandy has a strong , critical personality , which makes her an ENTJ . In her relationship with Lip , she take on heraldic bearing and provides structure to his life . rim shamelessly sabotages their relationshipby resisting her support , which finally lead to their separation . This is belike for the estimable , given their contrasting personality types .
Like many ENTJs , Mandy often succumbs to loneliness well . In stressful situations , she can be pushy , emotionally unstable , and domineering . All in all , she lose control on several occasions , like the prison term she runs Karen over with her car .
Liam - INTJ
INTJs are jazz as the " Architect " character . Introverted , visceral , thought process , and judgement , INTJs are quick - witted and analytic people , like Liam . He ’s known to be precocious , good at provision , and peachy at discern intricate detail in everything around him - normally , these details are defect .
For illustration , as a kid , he pick out that his syndicate neglects him and that he might be skillful off inhabit with other people of colour . He does n’t feel emotional about this ; he just views the office through a critical , documentary lens of the eye , and decides to take his own actions . Liam is extremely noetic like most INTJs are .
Frank - ESTP
Frank is nothing if not extroverted and gumptious . Nothing ever gets him down , and the family often refer to him as a cockroach . He ’s an expert at sail whatever problem add up his way - usually by way of swindling others . In any fount , ESTPs are known to be observant , actionable , and opportunistic .
One of Frank ’s overlooked traits is his social nature . He may be pestiferous to most of the hoi polloi he meet , but he ’s good at spill the beans . He ’s also not big at convincing others that he ’s right and trustworthy . Frank may be a negative example of an ESTP , but this personality type is often known to be friendly and pollyannaish .
Debbie - ESTJ
Debbie changes drastically throughout her clock time onShameless . She begins as what Frank report as " an angel sent by God " . Over metre , she becomes more critical and judging rather than feel - however , these are necessary trait to insure her family ’s natural selection after Fiona ’s departure .
Like many ESTJs , Debbie is a stabilise force in her family . She deftly takes the reign , even if she ’s a little too insure and manipulative , and values her gravitas . These are some of the most identifiable traits of an ESTJ , along with their strong observational acquirement .
Carl- ISFJ
Carl starts off as a troubled young boy who is n’t really sure of who he is or want to be . This becomes an important part of his arc , and by the clip he ’s a youthful grownup , he ’s a clear " Defender " , or ISFJ . Carl becomes law-abiding and test to help out around the neighborhood with no desire to take the credit .
Carl is able to take activeness and remains focussed on his goals , whether he ’s share on the streets , pursue one of his romantic partners , or getting into the right military schoolhouse , Carl is relentless in the pursuit of his goals . He ’s efficient and responsible , which marks a clear path of growth from his worrying puerility tendencies .
Monica - ISFP
Monica ’s volatility make her a little severely to pin down , but across her mode swing music , several theatrical role trait remain consistent . Her presence is always brawny and palpable , and given how small she appears on sieve , Monica is easilyone of the best characters inShameless . Being bipolar , her own menage does n’t get laid which variant of her they ’re going to get on any fall in occasion , but she almost always acts out of honey and care – even if this does n’t add up across in the best path .
Monica is caring , tolerant , and gentle . Every time she retort to Chicago , she endeavor to win Fiona ’s heart , help Ian feel want , and show Debbie that she still has a mom . Unlike Frank , Monica is able to show her child deep tenderness . Her flightiness aline with the introverted part of an ISFP ’s personality .
Veronica - ESFJ
Veronica is hump to be tatty and extraverted , but she ’s also tender and loving . ESFJs experience deep , but they ’re also judgemental . Veronica worry for nigh everyone around her , but she describe a line when it comes to borrowing or surrogate tutelage . Her morals are a fiddling questionable in her place at the aged aid place , but the fact is that she ’s a good nursemaid when she needs to be .
In her family relationship with Kevin , she attest many of the key trait of an ESFJ : she encourages him in his endeavour , lifts him up , and tries to be positive about their animation together . This Myers - Briggs ® character is sleep together as the " Consul " - someone who is well - liked and fetch people together . Veronica does just this for the Gallagher and Ball families . Many of the Gallagher kids add up to her when they take assistant or even company .
Jimmy/Steve - ISTP
Jimmy is another problematical character , but he demonstrates many hallmark ISTP qualities . He can be extremely tolerant , like when it comes to Fiona ’s need to prioritise her sibling , or Debbie turn over into his family life , or even dealing with life on the South Side , which he is n’t used to .
On the other hand , Jimmy tends to be overly vital when put under emphasis , which is clear when he find himself work in the condemnable underworld . All in all , like many ISTPs , Jimmy is adaptable and adventuresome . This arrive in handy when he needs to come up with Modern bogus identities , which he seems to discover no difficulty at all .
Mickey - ENTJ
ENTJs are known as the " Commander " type . Mickey for certain exude this sort of gloriole in everything he does . ENTJs are also hump for their want of disinclination , and Mickey ’s reckless activity sometimes land him in a draw of bother - or even prison . He ’s also very confident in himself once he learns to espouse who he is .
One of Mickey ’s most prominent traits is his ruthlessness , peculiarly when it comes to rationality . This is something ENTJs are recognized for , but it do them well when they set their minds to achieving a destination .
Lip - ENTP
As an ENTP , mouth struggles with boring employment and mundane task . This Myers - Briggs ® type craves independence , and , like Lip , is often outspoken and assertive . Lip prefers an intellectual challenge rather than a physical one , but when he really postulate to , he ’s unforced to accept oink employment . He also uses it as a way of sabotaging his own potential after getting kicked out of college .
ENTPs tend to be drawn to quixotic partners who can face up or even battle them . Lip likes the challenge of back - and - forth with people like Karen , Mandy , and even Tami . This is plausibly whyLip ’s leaning of romantic partners is so long , and many of them deal the same traits .
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