Skins

(from Left to right: Joe Dempsie, Mike Bailey, Mitch Hewer, Nicolas Hoult)

Upon the recommendation of a friend last July, I began watching the British teen drama 'Skins' on the internet. It doesn't take long to get addicted.

This teen drama is basically everything an American one isn't. First, the actors are actually teenagers. The oldest actor, Joe Dempsie, was 19 when he first started his role. This is quite different from what we're used to on our teen dramas; people in their mid twenties, sometimes almost thirties, play high school students. This show is authentic in this sense.

Second, it is very realistic. It's true that British culture and American culture are different, but from what I understand, there's not a lot of bullshit behind the authenticity of the plot line.

Third, it is well-written. Our American counterparts are not. As much as we might love them, they are crap.

Fourth, it is uncensored. This is how things really are. This is how they talk. This is what they do. It's not all made up.

SKINS is very authentic, and it is very pleasing.

I hope you might decide to watch it.

Here's the link: http://tvshack.net/tv_shows/Skins/

I warn you, however - YOU WILL BE ADDICTED.

After two seasons of SKINS, the producers are dropping the current storyline and the cast and starting up a whole new one. I hope the new cast can live up to the old one. I expect the RYSH society (Erica Nullin, Nancy Cogann, Kevin Dorder, listen up!!!) to honour this show when the nominations for TV awards are released in June! In particular, Mitch Hewer and Joe Dempsie should be recognized.

I salute the cast and wish them well in the future!