: Critics from Telltale TV gave it 4/5 stars , noting that the episode recaptured the "old school Shameless vibe" from the pilot, with Frank’s voiceovers and the Gallagher kids running their own scams.
: The episode leans heavily into the pandemic. While Den of Geek felt this pushed the Gallaghers to prove they are "the Southside’s most persistent cockroaches," some viewers found the execution heavy-handed. [S11E1] This is Chicago!
: Debbie's conviction for statutory rape and her subsequent "fame" on Instagram was widely panned by reviewers as a "lazy" attempt to create controversy. Summary of Ratings Telltale TV TV Fanatic 1.5/5 Stars IMDb User Average "Shameless" This Is Chicago (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb : Critics from Telltale TV gave it 4/5