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Skins

2011Show1 season10 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Metacritic574.9Rotten Tomatoes–62%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Metacritic574.9Rotten Tomatoes–62%

Summary

A wild ride through the lives of a group of high school friends stumbling through the mine field of adolescence... and stepping on most of the mines as they go.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

Shows with

Skins episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Tony, 4.0
  2. S1 E2 Tea, 6.5
  3. S1 E3 Chris, 6.3
  4. S1 E4 Cadie, 6.0
  5. S1 E5 Stanley, 6.4
  6. S1 E6 Abbud, 6.3
  7. S1 E7 Michelle, 6.3
  8. S1 E8 Daisy, 5.9
  9. S1 E9 Tina, 5.3
  10. S1 E10 Eura/Everyone, 5.6

Cast

24 of 57 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Scott Smith, Samir Rehem
Written by
Matt Pelfrey, Bryan Elsley, Jack Thorne
Produced by
Derek Harvie, Manny Danelon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 17, 2011 · March 21, 2011 · Ended

First aired
January 17, 2011
Last aired
March 21, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States, United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Re-Release Soundtrack, Crowd Song, Single-Target Sexuality +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Skins?"

Questions about Skins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skins?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Skins from Apple TV Store.

Is Skins worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 3.8 and Metacritic 57).

Is Skins okay for kids?

TV-14NuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Skins?

7 h

About 7 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

Will Skins make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Skins plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Skins use?

Re-Release SoundtrackCrowd SongSingle-Target SexualityIncompatible OrientationIdiosyncratic Episode NamingStarter VillainColor WashCosmic DeadlineOpen SecretFashion ShowNever Trust a TrailerBlank Slateand 189 more

TV Tropes lists 201 tropes for it, including Re-Release Soundtrack, Crowd Song, and Single-Target Sexuality.