I’ve been addicted to the E4 show Skins ever since it came out. The captivating plot just has something that shows in the US lack. Maybe it’s the total lack of sensitivity to topics that, if shown in the US, would get everyone and their mothers’ panties in a knot. Wikipedia says that the “controversial plotline explores issues including homosexuality, narcissism, dysfunctional families, absent parents, personality disorders, post traumatic stress, substance abuse, anorexia, underage sex, teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse, autism, and death.” Now you guys know that’s my kind of party.
However, I’ve haven’t been as religious with my episode-watching ever since they scrapped the lovely creatures pictured below for a new cast. I’ve seen pictures and yes, I agree, the GIRLS of the new cast are definitely hot. But the lack of hot BOYS fails to draw me in. It sounds a little shallow, yes, but in my defense there’s no way this new season can carry itself through without the acting power of these two.
Sometimes I catch chatter coming from my fellow Skins-ites and I feel this urge to join them in the third season, but I inevitably end up sitting through seasons one and two again, hot chocolate in hand. Who could return to the likes of Effy and Cookie when Maxxie and Tony are just so.. beautiful?
Maxxie, played by Mitch Hewer, is a flamboyantly gay dancer who is, as the photo above clearly attests to, a truly gorgeous being. What I love about him in the series is not just his wicked dancing skills but also his incredible confidence and personality. I almost felt sorry for Sketch when he rejected her – almost. But then Sketch is a creepy psycho who doesn’t deserve to be with him, so there you go.
Tony, played by Nicolas Hoult, is a good-looking, manipulative boy who has his friends, parents, and teachers wrapped around his finger. He’s top in the class and gets the most beautiful girl and everyone loves him, but he’s really not what he seems.
IT’S IN THE EYES I TELL YOU. Those perfect, perfect eyes..
Oh my lovelies.. I’m coming..
This is one of those times when I REALLY REALLY hope this blog remains on a relatively unknown level. The embarrassment and possible lawsuits that would ensue if this blog ever became well-read, gosh forbid..
