Skins
The most exciting TV show in a generation
Created by Jamie Brittain, Bryan Elsley
On E4
A high-energy, irreverent ensemble comedy-drama that mines both humor and genuine pathos from the chaotic inner lives of a tight-knit group of British teenagers.
Irreverent comedy drama which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of a group of raucous teenage friends in Bristol.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamHulu
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies
Questions people ask
Is Skins sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Skins scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Does Skins leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Skins easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Skins violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Skins, and what each one shares →
Like Skins
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Skins
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Skins, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Skins, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Skins, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
