somethings made my skin crawl...

[isabellecs]

So I finally watched the first 4 episodes of Skins.

I have questions.

1. Are there really people like this out there?
2. And if there are, my god, why aren't they in therapy?
3. Why is everyone so very messed up?
4. Does it ever get happier?
5. Are any of their parents, you know, normal?

Comments

[isabellecs]

Oh I can see where it's well liked; the acting is really good as are the interweaving plots. And you're correct, it portrays a lot of things that are usually skidded over in TV or studio films. I think my problem is understanding and identifying with the characters rather than a general critique of the show - the show is not for everyone, I can tell you that but for those that it is, it's a good one.

[nemesisofamor]

1. No idea.

2. Well, with parents like these, who would have... wait, Cassie was in therapy. She tricked them, to get released.

3. Good question. It makes good TV, I guess.

4. For some, yeah. There are happy endings, sad endings, and some where it depends on how you look at it.

5. No. They're... wait, in Season 3, with the new cast, some of the parents are actually nice and responsible. Or just responsible.

- The Luna cast is a good point. I always thought, they could have cast a real actress, instead of a dreamy kid who IS like that and doesn't seem to act at all. Not complaining about her cast, though. If the HP people want to start re-casting, they could start with Fleur and the pretty-girl-next-door who plays her. Have they ever HEARD about Veela?

- How did you see the Slumdog Millionaire kid, if you're in season 1? He's season 3 cast, isn't he? Freddie?

[isabellecs]

I had never notices this of the actress who plays Luna Lovegood; is she really like that? Strange.

The arab teen, isn't he the one who plays the titular character in Slumdog Millionare?

[gg_girlie]

Ms Isabelle

[isabellecs]

this is the feeling I got while watching it - if you dont get it then you're probably too old and that's OK. I have the other DVD which I will try to watch sometime - perhaps I too will stay in the first 2 seasons.

I would love it too, but I've got to say Florida has been pretty awesome this entire week, it hasn't gone above 60 since last Sunday.

[isabellecs]

I know! I can't wait! I get what you mean, it's not a favorite, not in a top 10 but I still must have it!

[born_butterfly]

LOL @ your Skins post. You must like this show, I insit. But yes they are effed up. Probably why I like it. :P

[isabellecs]

I have the second disk on my queue, I promise to post more when I get to see it :)