Skins is one of those programs that makes you miss your youth but at the same time makes you glad you're and adult. It's like one of those Ibiza uncovered programs where you're looking at these youngsters misbehaving and are full of disgust, shock and horror but secretly you reminisce of your youth and envy their antics. I can imagine the target audience was aimed teenagers but I'm in my late 30's (still look great) and I loved it.

Introduction:

This 2007 E4 teen drama follows a group of six form youngsters in Bristol. The BAFTA-award winning series has since gone on to become a cult in UK and Europe.

Plot:

We follow the crazy antics of a group of very different characters each with different personalities and problems. Tony Stonem (portrayed by Nicholas Hoult) is an attractive confident manipulative young man and his best friend is Sid Jenkins (Mike Bailey) his side kick and the total opposite of Tony. They always seen to be at the root of everything that happens in the series. Tony's girlfriend is Michelle Richardson (April Pearson) a beautiful young girl who tolerates Tony's behaviour. She is friends with with Cassie Ainsworth (Hannah Murray), an quirky odd girl who has an eating disorder. Chris Miles (Joe Dempsie) is the mad crazy party animal. Jal Fazer (Larissa Wilson) is a sensible talented musician and Maxxie Oliver (Mitch Hewer) is gay and loves to dance. His best friend Anwar Kharral (Dev Patel) is a Muslim but seems more interested in partying with people he should be avoiding.

My Opinion:

Such clever writing a good performances all round from young talent. Each episode as good as the next and unfolds into a breathtaking climax you simply don't expect. You really get sucked into the individual life of these teenagers and find yourself getting to know them so when they feel sad you feel sad and when they are happy you are happy. The series covers so many controversial issue to mention a few, drugs, alcohol, sex, mental health, sexuality. It is refreshing to see such a bold drama that is both witty and shocking.