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One of the more impressive television hits of recent times, Skins burst onto TV screens at the beginning of 2007, and in short space built itself an impressive, dedicated following.
Skins is set in and around the lives of a group of friends who live in Bristol. In their late teens, and each at sixth form college, this compelling drama then follows the various problems and challenges that its characters face.
What stands Skins apart from many other shows that have tackled similar ground is the sheer down-to-earth of it. The first series dedicates its individual episodes mainly to a certain character each, although that doesn’t stop the assorted story arcs of the others from building too. And amidst them all is some terrific acting, quality writing, and gritty, grounded drama, albeit not without humour.
Given the age of the characters within Skins, it’s clearly a show skewed towards a reasonably young late-teen demographic, and that’s going to leave some who sample the programme a little cold. But there’s still little getting away from the fact that this first series is some achievement, and the many who do embrace the show aren’t going to be disappointment by this terrific DVD collection. --Jon Foster
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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 of bitching, backstabbing, and general bad behaviour in the show's debut series, presented here in its entirety.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Skins isn't your average teen based drama it's funny, vibrant, spirited, beautifully poignant, ironic and at times rather whimsical. There are 9 episodes that make up this first series and each episode is dedicated to a certain character (or two as the case maybe); through their own episode we learn about the lives of each person. Learning what gives them joy and more often what problems are set to trip them up along the way of adolescence. The most interesting characters are not necessarily the most likable, Tony played by Nicholas Hoult is on the surface a promiscuous, womanizing, Machiavellian figure yet he displays much depth of character despite being rather horrid to those around him most of the time. Cassie on the other hand is wonderfully kooky. Her episode offers us a surreal journey as we see the world through the eyes of a troubled anorexic who despite going through much for someone her age still retains a childlike innocence. Other noteworthy characters include Chris who does seem to escape definition (although he does remind me of Pacey Witter somewhat), and Michelle who shines in her episode. A likable character who I found rather dull is Sid, but he's sweet in his constant bad luck nonetheless. The remaining characters are Abigail, Effy, Maxxie, Anwar, and Jal (among the parents who aren't credited). It's quite a large cast but each of their story arcs are interwoven into one another's stories in a coherent manner, and we learn with each passing episode how each character relates to one another.
Skins definately is worth watching, it really is not as trashy as it appears to be, or as it was presented as. Whilst Skins is over the top it deals with all kinds or serious issues and manages to be incredibly intelligent and thought provoking at the same time, not many shows can boast such a consistent blending of concepts. Obviously this show is not for everyone but it's incredibly well written and very entertaining -- also what's great about the show is its unpredictable nature. The last few episodes in particular display the range and darkness the show is willing to delve into. For anyone not already aware this series does portray a great deal of swearing, drug use, nudity and sex. In effect it's not for the prudish!
Since each episode is following the journey of a particular character said episode is named after them. Thus highlight episodes include: 'Cassie', 'Tony', 'Michelle', 'Effy' and the finale episode 'Abigail'.
Skins definately is worth watching, it really is not as trashy as it appears to be, or as it was presented as. Whilst Skins is over the top it deals with all kinds or serious issues and manages to be incredibly intelligent and thought provoking at the same time, not many shows can boast such a consistent blending of concepts. Obviously this show is not for everyone but it's incredibly well written and very entertaining -- also what's great about the show is its unpredictable nature. The last few episodes in particular display the range and darkness the show is willing to delve into. For anyone not already aware this series does portray a great deal of swearing, drug use, nudity and sex. In effect it's not for the prudish!
Since each episode is following the journey of a particular character said episode is named after them. Thus highlight episodes include: 'Cassie', 'Tony', 'Michelle', 'Effy' and the finale episode 'Abigail'.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am considerably over the age demographic for this show and I rarely watch TV these days, but this is a fantastic series.
Great acting, believable characters and stories, fantastic direction and a genuine spirit at its heart that makes you feel you are a part of the lives of these young people.
Most cleverly of all, it showed how all the young people were products of their backgrounds and upbringings and how they were actually more sane than their parents.
Can't wait to watch it again.
Great acting, believable characters and stories, fantastic direction and a genuine spirit at its heart that makes you feel you are a part of the lives of these young people.
Most cleverly of all, it showed how all the young people were products of their backgrounds and upbringings and how they were actually more sane than their parents.
Can't wait to watch it again.
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched every minute of this series when it was on TV and cannot wait to sit down and watch it all again.
The storylines are engaging, and while sometimes going into the realm of being OTT (but in a good way) they always seem to be based in reality.
The characters are a genuine mixture of friends, instead of the groups of clones usually found in TV land, verging from the lovable (Sid) not so much (Tony) and slightly unbalanced (Cassie).
This is one of the few programs where I'm yet to hear a single person say they dislike it. It has certainly replaced Shameless (1st + 2nd series especially) as being my favourite show.
The storylines are engaging, and while sometimes going into the realm of being OTT (but in a good way) they always seem to be based in reality.
The characters are a genuine mixture of friends, instead of the groups of clones usually found in TV land, verging from the lovable (Sid) not so much (Tony) and slightly unbalanced (Cassie).
This is one of the few programs where I'm yet to hear a single person say they dislike it. It has certainly replaced Shameless (1st + 2nd series especially) as being my favourite show.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simply Skins.
What can be said about skins that has not already been said well not alot but coming from an angle in which i had continued to watch the show from 15 when series 1 started right... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Julia Havard
awesome just awesome.
Just simply awesome fantastic. Wounderful the best series of skins ever all the charater are wonderful and well acted, awesome story what more do you need just simply the best... Read more
Published 13 months ago by 7leke9
Eccentric and Addictive Tv!!!
Just watched this brilliantly addictive series again more or less back to back. Black humour aplenty, great storylines and great characters, especially Cassie and Sid (the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Kerswell
skins is amazing
skins series 1 was amazin it shows the lifes of a group of friends from bristol and how relatonships can be fun desroyed and upsetting . sex . drugs .parties. Read more
Published 17 months ago by luco97
Teenage antics
Although I had my doubts whether it work for my students, they are actually excited about the happenings of these teenagers and eager to know of their antics
Published 18 months ago by Lalorock
Love it!
I love skins! Enjoyed the full series and was very cheap which made it even more enjoyable.
Published on 21 April 2010 by R. Monaghan
Skins- Loving it !!!!!!
Bought this for my daughter-but found my-self tuning in! Loved it. My daughter is a huggggggggggeeeee fan. She only has one more boxset to collect, cant wait !!! Read more
Published on 20 April 2010 by Joanne Coleman
recommended
Very good DVD, came on time.. I think even earlier than estimated delivery date.
Of coarse it's an amazing DVD, it's Skins.
Of coarse it's an amazing DVD, it's Skins.
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by R. M. Hather
cool british show
I have watched the first two discs of this and its hilarious and the situations the characters get into are mad. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by Mr. Daniel L. Darby
Perfect Condition
I received my product in good condition and extremely fast considering that I live in another country. I definitely recommend this seller!
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by Brianna P. Hightower
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