The absence of major characters like Jimmy and Ian was noted as "discombobulating" for some viewers, though it allowed the episode to focus more on the remaining family dynamics.
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. [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 The absence of major characters like Jimmy and