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Skins (2007-2013) is a British teen drama set in Bristol, England and commissioned by [[Channel 4]] in an attempt to put more homegrown talent on television. Now in its sixth series and third generation, the show grew popular among its mostly 14-21 audience for its edgy (often rude) take on teenage life in the late '00s and early '10s, specifically with its party scenes in which actors/actresses were left to their own devices as chaos ensued.
'''''Skins''''' (2007-2013) is a British teen drama set in Bristol, England and commissioned by [[Channel 4]] in an attempt to put more homegrown talent on television. Now in its sixth series and third generation, the show grew popular among its mostly 14-21 audience for its edgy (often rude) take on teenage life in the late '00s and early '10s, specifically with its party scenes in which actors/actresses were left to their own devices as chaos ensued.


The second series was much criticized by fans of the show for its shift from the more fun story lines of the previous season to the more dramatic plots, and many angry letters were sent when a major character was eventually killed off. As a majority of the characters left Bristol to go onto university, future careers, etc, Series 3 began with a completely new cast (save for two of the minor characters in the original cast who are upgraded to the major cast), the so-called "second generation." Series 4 took an even sharper turn toward the [[Darker and Edgier]] and received even worse criticism than Series 2, since it was also [[Screwed by the Network]] into leaving some plots hanging.´On the upside, the second generation received lots of critical acclaim for its treatment of lesbian [[Super Couple]] Naomi and Emily.
The second series was much criticized by fans of the show for its shift from the more fun story lines of the previous season to the more dramatic plots, and many angry letters were sent when a major character was eventually killed off. As a majority of the characters left Bristol to go onto university, future careers, etc, Series 3 began with a completely new cast (save for two of the minor characters in the original cast who are upgraded to the major cast), the so-called "second generation." Series 4 took an even sharper turn toward the [[Darker and Edgier]] and received even worse criticism than Series 2, since it was also [[Screwed by the Network]] into leaving some plots hanging.´On the upside, the second generation received lots of critical acclaim for its treatment of lesbian [[Super Couple]] Naomi and Emily.
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** This is actually Alice Lowe, possibly best known for playing Dr Liz Asher in [[Garth Marenghi's Darkplace]].
** This is actually Alice Lowe, possibly best known for playing Dr Liz Asher in [[Garth Marenghi's Darkplace]].
* [[You Need to Get Laid]]: In Series 1, Sid, Jal, and Anwar. In Series 3, JJ. In Series 5, {{spoiler|Mini and Rich (although in Rich's case, it's more "you need to get a girlfriend.")}}
* [[You Need to Get Laid]]: In Series 1, Sid, Jal, and Anwar. In Series 3, JJ. In Series 5, {{spoiler|Mini and Rich (although in Rich's case, it's more "you need to get a girlfriend.")}}

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