Three Cheers for BBC America (Skins Series 3!)
When I first heard that Skins (BBC America) was changing up the cast for series (season) three, I was gobsmacked! I did not like it one tiny bit, not at all. In fact, I was stubborn and insisted right away that I would not watch it! I mean, I could already feel myself missing my old friends – Sid, Cassie, Tony, Maxxie, Jal, Michelle, Chris, Anwar! There was one redeeming item that I could see in all of this mess – Effy Stonem (Kaya Scodelario), Tony’s younger sister, would still be on board.
From what I’ve seen and word from UK Skins fans (who’ve already viewed the entire series), I feel assured that Skins series 3 is going to be as monumentally fantastic as series 1 and 2.
I’ve suddenly become very BBC America obsessed! I wish I were British. It may not be an enormous pile of shows, but I’m now a very loyal fan of these British TV shows: Doctor Who, Skins, and Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
Effy on Skins
“Brash and transfixing” – New York Times
Freddie on Skins
“…the show is more than mere shock value, sporting a wicked sense of humor as well as a surprising amount of heart” – Entertainment Weekly
Katie on Skins
“Breathtakingly frank about sex and spastically hilarious, the BBC AMERICA show is also the most authentic examination of adolescence on TV.” – New York Magazine
Thomas on Skins
“…Skins goes where Gossip Girl and other teen dramas from these shores wouldn’t dare.” – San Francisco Chronicle
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naika | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
God, I love Skins. The show is a riot. Any teen show in America looks like kindergarten compared to Skins. BBC knows how to make’em!
Kate | Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
BBC don’t make Skins , E4 do, you can watch them online now. http://www.e4.com/skins
It’s awesome you will love it!
Jessica Rae | Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Oooh. This is why I need to live in England!
Thanks!
kayla | Apr 2, 2009 | Reply
I’m totally obsessed with Skins. I still prefer the first cast, but I love love love the show no matter what. There’s nothing cliche or predictable about it, although the beginning of series 3 was a bit too much like typical high school for me.
Katie Rivers | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
I miss the original skins cast though especially Cass!
Jessica Rae | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
I agree Katie, I do fiercly miss the old cast!
danielle | Aug 2, 2009 | Reply
omg when it was cooks party the guy who got thrown out is my ex lol haha he called robbie thomas