so frustrated

I watched this show on Netflix because I'm a fan of Noel's (Shameless), and I was really enjoying it. I liked all the characters (except Didi, the teenage brat, and Sam, who had no character other than being a cross-dresser).
Just finished the series and I'm gutted that it ended the way it did. I know the writer's strike was going on, but dammit, I cared about that family and what happened to them. Not having any closure on their story sucks ass.