Question: are they writing ian off of shameless?
Answer: 8 announced that Sunday's episode would be his last with Shameless — at least for now. "The next episode will be my last," Monaghan wrote. ... This role has been a joy to inhabit, a wild and special ride, and I'd like to thank #Shameless as well as you, the viewers, for being there with him. Goodbye, Ian Clayton Gallagher.