Recently, I've been persuaded into watching the Tv Programme Skins. Skins is a British teen drama that follows a group of teens in Bristol, South West England, through their two years of Sixth Form (equivalent to junior and senior year of high school in the US).
I have nearly finished Series One and have to say that it is not what I was expecting at all. It is even better than what I expected. Skins is a programme which is able to cover all aspects of teenage life; Sex; Drink; Drugs; Love; Hatred; Heartbreak; Friendship and much more.
It is a series which shows that there is ups and downs throughout life. It reflects upon the reality within a teenagers life; the troubles and problems which they have to face everyday and ways they try to overcome them; as well as the good moments filled with happiness and joy. By showing every angle of a teenagers life realistically it means that we can fully understand the struggles with which some of us have to go through.
What makes Skins such a brilliant programme is that it shows that every single one of us have our own problems and hardships which we all have to face at some point, whether we want to or not; such as Anorexia, Anxiety, Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, the pressure and stress of being a virgin, teenage pregnancy, the trouble that comes with homosexuality, religious views and beliefs, and having to adapt and recover from a fatal head injury causing memory loss.
What I like so much about this programme is that the viewers are able to relate to what is in the programme whether it is one of the themes stated above or, friendship, family and relationship issues. It is a show which makes you have a different view and opinion on things that are happening in your own life. To me, Skins has been extremely helpful to me. I have been able to relate to the characters and what some of them have gone through and it has made me reflect upon my own life and how to act within certain situations. One of the situations being relationships.
Skins has shown me how people can manipulate you without you even realising it and how to get out of the situation. It shows you that people should never be able to walk all over you and control your every move; no matter how much you like them and whether they are your family or friends or partners.
I would suggest to all of you to give Skins a try. It is not only just an eye-opening Tv Programme but a damn good, gripping, jaw dropping and heart pounding show. It is a brilliant watch.
Have you ever been affected by any of the themes stated above? If so comment below and share your story.
Stay tuned, Shy Girl. xxx
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