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Mikey O’Shea

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Mikey O’Shea is a character in that Frank meets in an ad campaign competition to find. He is a fellow lush and contender in an ad campaign competition to find the new face of Hobo Loco, a cheap liquor aimed at fraternities and alcoholics. [1]

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What is the significance of Hobo Loco in the storyline of Shameless? toggle section
In the Shameless narrative, Hobo Loco is an inexpensive liquor brand. Mikey O'Shea and Frank contest to be its new representative, aimed at fraternities and alcoholics. Frank debates with Mikey, justifying why he's the perfect fit for Hobo Loco, citing his personal struggles.
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In Shameless, Mikey, also referred to as Micky, is openly homosexual. His relationship with Ian evolves after Micky initiates a romantic encounter, leading to them sharing a bed. However, a revelation about Micky leads to a temporary downfall in their relationship. Micky's familial bonds also remain strong, as indicated by his interactions with his brother and sister-in-law.
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Prominent episodes of Shameless featuring Mikey O'Shea, played by Luis Guzmán, include 'But at Last Came a Knock', 'Father Frank, Full of Grace', 'Fiona Interrupted', and 'The Sins of My Caretaker'. He also appears in 'BOOOOOOOOOOOONE!', 'The Hobo Games', where he is part of the Hobo Loco ad campaign, and 'We Few, We Lucky Few, We Band of Gallaghers!', 'Sleep Well My Prince For Tomorrow You Shall Be King', and 'Which America?' where he opts for prison to access free healthcare.
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Frank contends he is the ideal candidate for the new face of Hobo Loco, a budget liquor brand. He discusses this with Mikey, citing his personal experiences such as burying a wife and growing up with an unloving mother as reasons for his suitability. This debate happens during the ad campaign contest to select Hobo Loco's new ambassador.
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History[]

Season 9[]

In Los Diablos, Mikey meets Frank and they argue over who should win with Frank mentioning to Mikey on why he should be the ideal person for Hobo Loco by stating he buried a wife, "a mother who never loved him, and cancer riddled girlfriend. Mikey is impressed but mentions his own shortcomings.

In The Hobo Games, he competes with Mikey throughout the games. In the end, they both lose to another competitor and Mikey wants to continue his association with Frank but the latter walks off disappointed.

Season 10[]

As of We Few, We Lucky Few, We Band of Gallaghers!, six months have passed and Mikey has injured his leg after getting hit by a train. He has more or less recovered and while begging, he bumps into Frank who he teams up with in a scam in exchange for pills. They steal couch cushions and celebrate at the Gallagher Household, where they get high on pills. Mikey makes himself at home, as the Gallagher children are confused on his identity.

In Sleep Well My Prince For Tomorrow You Shall Be King, Mikey takes to living at the house becoming roommates with Frank. Mikey is told by Debbie if he wants to live there, he has to pay rent. At the end, he uncovers Debbie's scam and blackmails her into giving Frank control of the house or he'll destroy her receipts. She complies.

During Which America?, Mikey reveals to Frank that he has kidney disease.

In A Little Gallagher Goes A Long Way, Mikey resolves to go back to prison in order to receive free healthcare. Mikey bids farewell to Frank and walks off to address an officer before promptly hitting him in the face. Mikey then surrenders and is arrested with Frank watching him drive off.

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Notes[]

  • He is one of Frank's few friends.
  • He is one of the few people to beat Frank at his own game of scamming.
  • It is implied Mikey might not be his true name, since he stated that he stole that off of someone.
  • In Season 10, he is now living at the Gallagher Household.
  • He implies he has children.
  • He is revealed to have kidney disease.
  • Frank considers Mikey to be his best friend.
  • His father committed suicide.
  • Like Frank, Mikey went to college and has been to prison.
  • It is unknown how long his sentence will be but since he assaulted a cop, it may be some time.
  • 2/3 of his penis was blown off in the first gulf war

References[]

  1. ↑ Deadline
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