Comments on Televisionary: From Across the Pond: BBC America's "Skins"

Im from the UK and skins is so similar to life in ...

2009-08-30T12:49:15.353-07:00

Im from the UK and skins is so similar to life in Britain ( with binge drinking and drug use) that you feel as is you are part of the storyline. series three was upsetting as i missed the old cast so much that i couldnt connect properly with the characters in the third season. The characters and sotrylines are also completely different to the ones i have seen on gossip girl and 90210. With Cassie for instance, instead of trying to imediately solve the problem of Cassies anorexia, it's explored, leaving the viewer with much more sympathy.
I actually cant imagine skins with the censors on it. I imagine it would just take away the amount of outrageous behaivour which makes it so hilarious
xo

The Jal and Cassie episodes hooked me as well - I ...

2008-09-03T18:25:32.588-07:00

The Jal and Cassie episodes hooked me as well - I didn't care for Tony much as a character.

Reminded me a bit of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" which I always thought showed the actuality of being a teen in a realistic way.

Most US shows these days are written by people rying to sell clothing - I like the Skins concept - they paired very young untested writers with older veteran writers to get the show to the level its at. And it works.

I can finally read this review, now that I've caug...

2008-09-02T12:16:54.886-07:00

I can finally read this review, now that I've caught up. they didn't re-air the first ep, but it sounds like I didn't miss too much. It's funny, I was trying to guess whose story I'd missed, and I assumed it was Michelle.

Like you, I am completely captivated by Cassie, and in the 2 eps past hers (Jal and Chris), I was clinging to the little bit of Cassie we are getting. Her delivery of "totally" speaks volumes.

I am pretty hooked already.

I also didn't expect much from this show but, by t...

2008-08-18T19:09:40.219-07:00

I also didn't expect much from this show but, by the end of the second episode, found myself absolutely in love with it. There is a wonderful blend of humor and sadness and the characters are fantastic. I can't wait to see more!

I managed to see both of the first two seasons of ...

2008-08-18T12:54:00.656-07:00

I managed to see both of the first two seasons of this brilliant show. You will love it if the first three episodes got you hooked. Can't wait for the third season with its new cast!!!!

Anika, Season 1 = 9 eps; Season 2 = 10 eps. 3rd Se...

2008-08-15T13:42:04.961-07:00

Anika, Season 1 = 9 eps; Season 2 = 10 eps. 3rd Season will air in the UK in early 2009.

I don't usually watch BBC America but this sounds ...

2008-08-15T12:12:13.056-07:00

I don't usually watch BBC America but this sounds so great that I might have to. How many eps are there?

Wow, this sounds fabulous. Kind of makes me think...

2008-08-15T11:52:38.892-07:00

Wow, this sounds fabulous. Kind of makes me think of the first season of Veronica Mars.