Sixty Second Review

Season 1 of Skins was fresh, something different almost a Dawson's Creek on party drugs. They didn't pull any punches and it was an in your face like it or lump it. Season two took a darker turn, we were confronted with Tony's accident and the group having to deal with his new found disability. The writers were put in a position where they had a shocking ending to season one but had to follow through and deal with the aftermath.

My favourite episode this season would have to be Episode 5 dealing with Chris who would have to be my favourite character. We also discovered mid season that the creator had made the decision to replace the cast every two seasons. Giving us fresh faces and new stories. Fans have come together in an attempt to save the current cast members from being axed. But I'm sure that their fate is already sealed.

Overall the season took a different direction from the first. While it is important that shows evolve as their characters do Skins still managed to stay true to its form. Replacing the cast maybe a risky move and I was disappointed in the way that so many things were left open at the end of this season.

We'll see what the future holds for Skins later this year...

I know what I wanted from the season finale of Skins. I wanted to see the characters deal with Chris's death and for us to farewell the current characters and maybe have a sneak peak into what the furture holds for Season 3 of Skins. But I'm left a little disappointed. In a stupid prank Sid & Tony steal Chris's coffin and have a car chase around town. This was sticking to the 'in your face' comedy styling that Skins is know for. But I have to say that I found it a little distasteful.

Everyone who has graduated High School understands that its the end of an era. Leaving High School is a big deal, your whole world changes. Friends you've know for years part ways and things really are never the same. The episode hang true to that fact.

My complaint about this episode is that things are simply left up in the air, Sid & Cassie's relationship is left unresolved. We don't get to see Tony & Michelle say goodbye. What is Jal doing? It's true that things change once High School is over but it would have made sense to have a final shindig or farewell party before everyone parts ways.

I did enjoy the final scene giving us a chance to farewell the current cast. It would also appear that Effy maybe taking centre stage next season. Although, nothing is confirmed, so maybe they will follow up on Sid & Cassie next season? If we learn anything about next season we will let you know.

But I'm left disappointed overall with the episode, we as viewers need closer. But I'm left with hope that maybe next season we'll see what came of Sid & Cassie. Farewell to the current cast of Skins it's been a journey!

I'm still trying to digest this episode. What a weird hour of television. At first I found myself angry. For the fact that they were playing down the climax of last week's show. A five minute music montage and Chris is right as rain. Cassie is a complex character to say the least. Getting Sid punched in the face on purpose? I enjoyed the Disco scene at her school but this made little sense overall.

Cassie did speak words of truth saying that everyone is "messed" up and that everyone was going to leave and go their separate ways. Chris's mother comes into the picture and Cassie learns that lying to protect the people you love maybe appropriate in some circumstances.

Then Chris dies (which is quite shockingly graphic) and Cassie flees the country before the ambulance crew can even pronounce Chris is dead. We then find ourselves watching Cassie in New York. Look normally I love watching Skins its a wild ride, where you never know where you are going to end up. This episode gave me such mixed emotions.

First I thought that Chris's condition was an effort to jump the shark. Then Cassie was making no sense to anyone. Chris dies, then Cassie finds the money to flee overseas? After she had stolen a shirt for Chris? Plus she had said that she never wanted to leave Sid? For a while there I thought that maybe next season we're going to see a USA version of Skins...

Skins is normally best when you just go with it, don't think or process what you're watching. But this week they missed the mark. Sure everyone is a little messed up, they should have ended things on a high. Not on a depressing note with Cassie running away not being able to face things. Next week looks like its going to focus again on Chris's death.

Its going to be the last episode in which we can farewell the current case of skins as they will be replaced in season three. Please end things on a high note! Its been a great series so far, please don't ruin it!

I've said it before and I'll say it again. You never know what to expect from Skins and this week we have a look at the serious issue of teen pregnancy. Larissa Wilson at the tender age of 19 who plays Jal gives an impressive performance. Cassie plays an almost twisted fairy god mother with her wrapped advice and guidance.

Learning this week that our beloved cast was being replaced come season three shows that they really can really let loose on the characters towards the end of the series. Chris's illness was hinted at mid way through the episode but my attention was instantly pointed back at Jal's condition.

It does have a sense of suddenness about it, we've never been given any clues about Chris's condition before. But again that's what a good twist is all about - you don't see it coming. There is also a hint of resemblance to the story. I can almost predict that Chris will die and Jal will have their child in his memory.

We're getting towards the business end of the series with two episodes left. It will be interesting to see how they wrap things up. I enjoyed this weeks episode but hope we can get back to something less depressing next week.

I never know what to expect from Skins. Each week we're exposed to something different. Its what makes this show so fresh. Its not another formula show.

Effy is able to deliver on promises and do the seemingly impossible - twice. At the core this week we had two stories about a love gone wrong and people's mistakes. But things seem to be back on track. Wasn't the normal in your face skins we've grown accustom to, but still a great episode.

Next week its Jal's turn to take centre stage and no doubt we'll be seeing a lot of Chris too.

This week's episode is centred around the recovering Tony, whose world is closer to getting back on track. But again is thrown into uproar at the sight of his ex-girlfriend Michelle and Sid together.

This episode is told from Tony's point of view, and displays how messed up he really is. The episode is well written and has you on a wild goose chase the entire episode. The episode has you questioning reality at every turn.

Points again for the good use of music through out the episode. Last weeks episode was a hard act to follow as I considered it the highlight of the season so far.

A welcome change of pace since the aftermath of Tony's season final accident. The episode has us following the travels of Chris & Jal. Who are on a quest to better themselves. Chris by making more of an effort & Jal by trying new things. Again through sheer brilliance we're thrown into the skins world. Chris has to be one of the most interesting characters who hasn't been highlighted enough throughout the past episodes.

We also saw the return of Cassie, the secret relationship of Michelle & Sid outed and the departure of Sketch as she attempts to turn Anwar into a Maxxie look alike.

This has been the highlight of the season so far. Pure excellence!

This week we focus on Michelle who is attempting to deal with her boyfriend Tony's mental changes. She is now also dealing with the stress of moving home, into her Mother's new boyfriend new house. This also sees her meeting her new belated soon to be Sister-in-law. Who don't see eye to eye, but her friends adore.

We're reminded of the troubles teens face, with everyone having their own issues to deal with. A trip to the beach is a welcome change for the gang. Michelle later finds comfort in Sid.

With a perfect blend of drama, laughter, twists and turns another excellent episode!

We find Sid with his world spinning out of control. Tony, his best friend and role model is no where to be seen. It appears his girl Cassie is cheating, his parents have split up, his Mother has found a new love, his Grandfather is visiting putting pressure on him and his father.

Just when I had thought Skins had pushed the limits they take things to the next level. Breathtaking.

A Maxxie central episode sees an obsessed admirer Sketch put Maxxie and his friends in danger. A different angle for the show but works flawlessly. A musical on the sensitive topic of September 11 has me in stitches.

Maxxie battles with the homophobic attitude of the larger society and the unwanted attention from Sketch. All of these concepts brought to life in vibrant technicolor by the Skins writers and cast.

Hats off to the cast and crew for another piece of sheer excellence.

We're welcomed back into the world of Skins being faced with Tony in his new found state of recovery. The episode focusing on Tony's recovery and Maxxie's want to become a dancer yet needing his fathers acceptance.

I'm ecstatic to be amongst the Skins crew again. The raw in your face writing is slightly turned down a notch as we deal with Tony's condition. Everyone is dealing with Tony's condition in their own way. Things are far from the old season one days.

Again the original music compliments the episode perfectly. It's good to be back amongst friends.