Skins 2007
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What is Skins?
Skins is a British teen comedy-drama television series that aired from 2007 to 2013. Created by Jamie Brittain and Bryan Elsley, the program follows the lives of a group of teenagers living in Bristol, England, as they navigate the two years of sixth form.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 61
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 25, 2007
- Last aired
- Aug 5, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- E4
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Skins is a British teen comedy-drama television series that aired from 2007 to 2013. Created by Jamie Brittain and Bryan Elsley, the program follows the lives of a group of teenagers living in Bristol, England, as they navigate the two years of sixth form. The narrative focuses on the messy lives, loves, delirious highs, and inevitable lows of these raucous friends. The series is known for its controversial storylines, which explore various complex issues including dysfunctional families and mental illnesses such as depression, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The original cast included actors such as Kaya Scodelario, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Dempsie, and Hannah Murray, portraying characters including Tony Stonem, Michelle Richardson, Sid Jenkins, Cassie Ainsworth, Chris Miles, Jal Fazer, Maxxie Oliver, and Anwar Kharral. The Skins franchise expanded beyond the television series to include novels, soundtracks, official online content, and an American adaptation. The first season of the show premiered on January 25, 2007, and the series concluded its run in 2013.
Should you watch it?
“A group of raucous teenagers in Bristol navigate the messy highs and lows of their sixth form years.”
- authentic portrayal of teenage life
- dynamic ensemble cast
- features controversial storylines
- depicts themes of mental illness
Watch it if you enjoy gritty coming-of-age dramas that explore the complexities of adolescence.
The series contains mature themes including mental illness, dysfunctional families, and eating disorders.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Tony Jan 25, 2007
- E2 Cassie Feb 1, 2007
- E3 Jal Feb 8, 2007
- E4 Chris Feb 15, 2007
- E5 Sid Feb 22, 2007
- E6 Maxxie and Anwar Mar 1, 2007
- E7 Michelle Mar 8, 2007
- E8 Effy Mar 15, 2007
- E9 Everyone Mar 22, 2007
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Tony and Maxxie Feb 11, 2008
- E2 Sketch Feb 18, 2008
- E3 Sid Feb 25, 2008
- E4 Michelle Mar 3, 2008
- E5 Chris Mar 10, 2008
- E6 Tony Mar 17, 2008
- E7 Effy Mar 24, 2008
- E8 Jal Mar 31, 2008
- E9 Cassie Apr 7, 2008
- E10 Final Goodbyes Apr 14, 2008
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Everyone Jan 22, 2009
- E2 Cook Jan 29, 2009
- E3 Thomas Feb 5, 2009
- E4 Pandora Feb 12, 2009
- E5 Freddie Feb 19, 2009
- E6 Naomi Feb 26, 2009
- E7 JJ Mar 5, 2009
- E8 Effy Mar 12, 2009
- E9 Katie and Emily Mar 19, 2009
- E10 Finale Mar 26, 2009
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Thomas Jan 28, 2010
- E2 Emily Feb 4, 2010
- E3 Cook Feb 11, 2010
- E4 Katie Feb 18, 2010
- E5 Freddie Feb 25, 2010
- E6 JJ Mar 4, 2010
- E7 Effy Mar 11, 2010
- E8 Everyone Mar 18, 2010
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in Bristol, England.
Who created the series?
The show was created by Jamie Brittain and Bryan Elsley.
What time period does the show cover?
The series follows the characters through their two years of sixth form.
What themes are explored in the series?
It explores issues such as dysfunctional families and various forms of mental illness.
What is the genre of the show?
It is a British teen comedy drama.