17 Visually Stunning TV Opening Credits

17. Shameless (US)

An adaptation of Paul Abbott’s British series of the same name, Shameless follows the Gallaghers as they navigate issues involving alcoholism, poverty, and family disputes.

So why the US version? UK's Shameless takes a more auditory approach, as Frank delivers captivating monologues about his family and Chatsworth Estate residents. The US version, however, is voiceless and takes place entirely in the Gallaghers’ bathroom.

Gallagher family members come and go, using the washroom for all manner of activities. It’s the perfect fly-on-the-wall approach. The camera is fixed at an awkward waist-height level, focussing on the characters’ actions rather than their faces. It’s a fantastic way to visually introduce the show’s personalities as they fight, kiss, brush their teeth, and use the bathroom for its actual intended purpose.