Whatver happened to Ugly Betty? That was my one show, and then around xmas break it disappeared.

Now I watch ‘Skins’. I’d call this my secret show except I’m writing an entry about it on the internet. Still, it FEELS like a guilty pleasure to enjoy this show. Thanks to 4oD I’ve been able to watch season 1 and am 3 episodes into season 2 now.

I had a similar thrill years ago when I watched 90210 and Melrose, except everyone else was watching it so it was sort of okay. So maybe this is more like that one time I bought a Justin Timberlake album.

I think this show started off pretty strong, except I really didn’t like the Mad Twatter character. Every episode was about one of the different characters in this ensemble cast. My favorite episode was definitely the one about Cassie who has an eating disorder. it was portrayed I think appropriately. it was seen more as a control issue than a self worth issue. I really liked her relationship with Sid as well, until it became a little too melodramatic.
Also I think that character of Tony was really well done because he was self involved and horrible but it is easy to see why his friends stilled liked him. some times he made things exciting, some times they just accepted that he had these sociopathic tendencies and tried to make sure to not get too wrapped up in his bullshit which made him the loneliest character.
The last three episodes were focused on the whole group and in that they sort of lost the plot. There are certain characters who plots were good and you didn’t get too see enough of and then there were those that weren’t and it seemed like there was too much of them.
But the show was still fun and melodramatic and had a good soundtrack. The things that are important in any teen drama.