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**Contains spoilers if you haven't seen series 2.
It started out ok. Too much Maxxie though. And then, series 2 reached its peaked in Chris's episode (Chris/Jal!)... And it all came tumbling down after that episode.
In short, series two was a major disappointment.
It was too dramatic and sad. They didn't have to kill him! Anwar didn't have a single episode so I didn't really pity him in the final episode. I was more concerned with Sketch. And Cassie in New York? I think the creators just wanted an excuse to go the US. However, I firmly believe that Sid found Cassie. Just like in the finale of the first series. They're my favorite pairing, even if their relationship was totally blah this season. And I absolutely loathed Michelle. Ick.
Overall, I only liked the following episodes: Sketch, Chris, Effy and some parts of the finale. The others were so-so. Oh and I LOVED the Skinscast!! I always look forward to it.
I still want to buy the DVD though. Of course!!!!! I still love the characters and the show, despite the disappointing season. I will miss this cast :( I'm not too crazy with the idea of a new cast, but they can't really play the same roles forever. Other teen shows crash and burn because some viewers lose interest. It's usually the same problems all over again, season after season. Diminishing marginal utility!!
ANYWAY: HELP! Do you know anyone who is planning a trip to UK anytime soon? Shipping will cost a LOT if ever I plan to have it shipped here or in the US.
4.25 out of 5
I have just finished watching the first series of E4's Skins and I loved it! Very addictive. Although I wouldn't recommend the show to kids their age. I also don't think this will ever air here because of the substantial amount of drugs, nudity and cursing.
Do stuff like that really happen? At least in the UK? Anyway, the show is really entertaining. The music is pretty great too. I like almost all of the cast members.
And as usual, I end up rooting for a "love team". I like Sid and Cassie's. Sid is my favorite character. Mike Bailey singing "Wild World" in the series finale was one of the best scenes. And I think Maxxie is really sweet and utterly cute. He needs more screen time! Poor Anwar. Jal always looks angry and I wish she has more screen time in the next series. Chris is funny and weird and sort of cute. Tony hmm.. I still can't believe that he's the same kid from About A Boy. I didn't like Michelle that much. I can't believe Sid likes (liked?!) her. Eww.
I was sort of disappointed when I learned that it wasn't really Nicholas Hoult singing On The Street Where You Live. Aww.
I can't wait for series two which starts really soon! I'm watching Unseen Skins later, as soon as I get *some* of my work done.
Adding this to my DVD Wishlist as well.
4.5 out of 5
