7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Skins (2007)
Skins (2007)
Overview
Irreverent comedy drama which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of a group of raucous teenage friends in Bristol.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Irreverent comedy drama which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of a group of raucous teenage friends in Bristol.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive ideology by directly critiquing the systemic injustices and historical trauma faced by Native Americans, advocating for their rights and cultural identity.
The film 'Skins' demonstrates a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through its intentional casting of Native American actors in central roles. Its narrative deeply explores and critiques the systemic issues and historical impacts faced by Native American communities, making these themes a core part of the storytelling.
Secondary
Skins consistently portrays LGBTQ+ characters with depth and respect across multiple generations. Key storylines, particularly those of Emily and Naomi, and Maxxie, explore queer identity, relationships, and coming out with empathy, affirming the worth and complexity of LGBTQ+ lives within the narrative.
The series portrays Islam primarily through Anwar, a character who struggles to reconcile his faith with his hedonistic lifestyle. The narrative treats his internal conflict with nuance and sympathy, showing the challenges of maintaining religious identity amidst secular peer pressure without condemning the faith itself. His friends demonstrate acceptance and understanding of his beliefs, highlighting a respectful portrayal of religious identity.
The TV series 'Skins' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While it explores various aspects of youth identity and gender expression, the narrative does not delve into transsexual experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Skins is an original series featuring new characters created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender could be swapped.
Skins is an original British television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, establishing their race upon their initial portrayal. Therefore, no characters had a prior canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
6.6
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