Skin up (Skins)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Skins
Date:	07/02/09 (46 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: good looking cast

Disadvantages: drugs

I felt I had to review this as the new series has got underway and has already drawn me in.

What is it about:

The programme is a drama, with elements of comedy which follows a group of A Level students as they party, take drugs, get into relationships with each other and generally cause a riot.

Good points:

* Nick Hoult is very good, having grafted in 'About A Boy' his eyes will grab you and his swagger. He is the central character in the first series.

* Cassie is a kooky teen with her head in the clouds, a great creation, allowing for some good comic moments.

* Mike Bailey plays Sid, who is one of the funniest characters. He is often getting into impossible situations and has a run of bad luck

* Underused in series one was Maxxie. He came into his own in series two and Mitch Hewer soon became a UK pin up thanks to the exposure

* The ongoing romance between Joe Dempsie's character and the school teacher is superb, allowing from some comedy and also touching and agonising moments

Bad points:

* A lot of focus on drug taking, is that all students do really?

* Tends to go too far into the farcial

* Not enough episodes! It was over before it began

Verdict: If you like 'Shameless' then this could work for you, though it lacks the grittyness of 'Shameless' the cast are easy on the eye and it is a well written show.

Check it out if you're aged 15-30 ish

Summary: fun!