{"id":477,"date":"2012-03-16T16:26:04","date_gmt":"2012-03-16T20:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.nd.edu\/yankswatchingtelly\/?p=477"},"modified":"2012-03-16T16:26:04","modified_gmt":"2012-03-16T20:26:04","slug":"skins-is-edgy-but-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/yankswatchingtelly\/?p=477","title":{"rendered":"Skins is edgy, but good"},"content":{"rendered":"

So I went back and revisited the Skins<\/em> episodes to refresh my memory and I was left with the same impressions. The series resembles more of an HBO or Showtime type of program in terms of some of the content that is shown \u2013 the nudity etc. Skins <\/em>tries to be edgy and it succeeds. While there weren\u2019t any explicit sex scenes like you may see on HBO, the sexual undertones that are implied throughout these first two episodes of the series seem over exaggerated, and for me personally were just ridiculous. I felt like I was watching a Black Mirror<\/em> type of show with a seemingly sensational overemphasis of teenage behavior that the program tries to make out as commonplace. I suppose that\u2019s what Channel 4 is looking for though and they would argue it\u2019s educational and providing a public service.<\/p>\n

I accept that these events and problems occur for many teenagers, but trying to make them out as nonchalant and everyday seems too much to me. I love how the program approaches tough issues, but wish it weren\u2019t portrayed as being realistic. While the series never expresses that anything is real or that it is a reality show, it seemed to be implied that these are the rebellious natures of teenagers and how all of them act \u2013 including the private school students. Nevertheless, what I found amazing is how I actually seemed to enjoy the episodes \u2013 enough that I watched them a second time. I expected to be kind of reluctant to want to watch the show, but while watching it I found myself being conflicted between saying something was completely ridiculous and then wanting to know what happens next. I suppose that\u2019s good, entertaining television then, right?<\/p>\n

As a series I felt this fit right in line with Channel 4 programming and especially as a part of the E4 network. It has the appropriate feel of a show trying to target the coveted younger demographic. Another thing that I like is how in future seasons the characters change. It then doesn\u2019t become a feeble attempt to continue a series like a Saved By The Bell<\/em> or something else which relies on age-specific cast members. I\u2019m surprised to say I like the episodes, but thought some things like the drug deal, sex, and parties were too sensational at times. But I guess it makes for engaging television.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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