Lip (Jeremy Allen White) and Malcolm could be the same person if a few very critical factors changed.
Malcom in the Middle is like the PG version of Shameless, with more stability and less drug use and criminal activity.
Why Fans Of Shameless Would Like It: Malcolm and his family may be very tame in comparison to the Gallagher family, but they still have their own brand of highly dysfunctional behavior.
The family also consists of characters who have some of the characteristics of Fiona and her siblings.