Shameless Fans Are Still Bothered By How Kassidi’s Death Was Handled – Looper

Kassidi first appeared in Season 8, Episode 7 (“Occupy Fiona”) and quickly became infatuated with Carl. While most of the Gallaghers thought she was annoying, she ingratiated herself into the home with food and gifts. After Carl gave her a promise ring that she thought was an engagement ring, he decided to marry her anyway. Their marriage wasn’t legal since they lied about their ages, but it still happened, which made Kassidi’s demise even more strange.

“I know she was annoying but some dips**t soldier trainee murdered her and Carl did absolutely nothing…lazy writing,” wrote u/JShot007. In another subreddit, u/colummbina wrote, “I mean I know what happened to her but why wasn’t Carl affected at all? Her dad knew where Carl lived, sooner or later her family would have wondered where she went and would have talked to Carl. Or the police would when they filed a missing persons case. How was she dropped so quickly from the story with no follow up?”

For her part, actress Samantha Hanratty posted on TikTok a deleted scene that shows what happened to Kassidi, saying “It doesn’t look promising.” For fans, Kassidi’s death is chalked up as just one more frustrating “Shameless” storyline that was handled badly.