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Skins (TV Series)

Skins

2007

Jamie Brittain (Creator), Bryan Elsley (Creator) ...

Kaya Scodelario, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Dempsie, Hannah Murray ...

7.4

12,374

TV Series. Drama TV Series (2007-2013). 7 Seasons. 61 Episodes. Channel 4's critically-acclaimed drama follows the angst-ridden lives of its teenage characters, as they grapple with issues of race, religion, sexuality, drugs, and eating disorders. SKINS' portrayal of these characters as poster children of the hedonistic lifestyle is unflinching in its candour. Expect plenty more bitching, backstabbing, and general bad behaviour in this, the complete ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Ben Travis London Evening Standard	"'Skins' was ambitious, messy, erratic, and inventive – and that’s why it was the perfect teen show"
		Lacy Baugher Paste Magazine	"It is a show that understands that teen dramas don’t need vigilante gangs or murder mysteries to be compelling, because trying to figure out what your life is supposed to look like (...) is complicated enough"
		Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media	"For mature viewers, the series does offer well-written, often funny entertainment. Though not always likable, the characters are well developed and emotionally genuine (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Brian Lowry Variety	"Despite fine elements, (...), the show feels a trifle rudderless--content to deal in edgy high-school archetypes (...), but archetypes nevertheless"
		Huw Fullerton Radio Times	"It certainly inspired or paved the way for other teen series that also felt authentic in different ways, like 'Misfits', 'Fresh Meat' and 'The Inbetweeners'"
		Rebecca Nicholson The Guardian	"A decade on, it’s still funny, still outrageous – and it propelled its stars to greatness"
		Caroline Preece Den of Geek	"A bold and unique adolescent drama that kick-started countless careers"
		James Poniewozik Time	"The realism doesn't extend to the exaggerated characters and plots, but if you focus on the sharp dialogue (...), these students earn a solid ... B"

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