'Shameless' Season 5 Recap and Season 6 Plot News: Ian and Mickey's Relationship
The upcoming season of "Shameless " is expected to teach Ian a lesson about his life.
The previous season of "Shameless" saw the breakup between Ian and Mickey. It was Ian's medical condition that led to the couple's separation. It was revealed that Ian, played by Cameron Monaghan, suffered from a bipolar disorder.
After the diagnosis, Mickey, played by Noel Fisher, fell into a disagreement with Ian when discussing Ian's medication. It was evident that Mickey wanted Ian to take medications for his condition.
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The tragic ending of their relationship even had Mickey professing his love for Ian. However, Ian refused the gesture and said, "Too much is wrong with me. You can't fix me because I'm not broken. I don't need to be fixed. I'm me."
It is evident that the current diagnosis has left Ian in an unstable state of mind. With that, he will need to find clarity in his life. This will include trying to figure out just how Mickey fits into his life.
Fans were heartbroken with the outcome of their relationship. However, John Wells, the creator of the series, recently spoke about how Ian will grow through the experience. He explained that the breakup will lead to Ian realizing that Mickey is important to him.
Wells explains, "It's that thing that often happens when you're younger: You have a relationship that's really difficult and passionate and messy, and then you go away from it and you discover the rest of the world, and sometimes you come back to that first person anyway."
It was revealed that the two will most likely get back together. However, Ian will have to realize that Mickey plays an important role in his life.
'Shameless" season 6 is expected to air on Jan. 17, 2016.
