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Aug 24, 2009 9:49:38 GMT -5
Post by Midnight Butterfly on Aug 24, 2009 9:49:38 GMT -5
I never knew they showed skins in other countries. Its made over here in the UK by Channel 4. I thought it was kind of a Channel 4 only thing, seing as they made it.
Im really glad they do show it in other countries though. I have been watching it since it started. Season 3 has been the set. In order I would say 3,1,2. I cant wait for season 4 though.
It shouldn't be tooo long before 4 starts in the UK. Im not sure about the US though. Cook kind of annoys me. I actually have a friend like him. The only difference is that my friend doesn't drink or take drugs, he is just that annoying naturally.
And yes. If you are watching from a different country, alot of people in the UK are actually like that...
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stakey
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Aug 24, 2009 10:39:36 GMT -5
Post by stakey on Aug 24, 2009 10:39:36 GMT -5
I've really gotten into skins since the third series has reaired on channel 4. I tried to watch Skins during the 1st and 2nd series but I just really didn't like it. The third series is SO much better though. Much prefer the characters and plots and the actors. Last weeks episode was the camping one, was really good! SPOILER Was so glad when effy smacked katie across the head with a rock, hells yes. Cant stand katie. Although the fact Effy just left her there was bad, and yay they played Florence + the Machine! Really looking forward to see where Effy and Cook end up, but by the looks of things, the 'next week on skins' doesnt show them so Im thinking ill have to wait 2 weeks or so before I find out whats happened to them.
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Aug 24, 2009 12:11:38 GMT -5
Post by Midnight Butterfly on Aug 24, 2009 12:11:38 GMT -5
Haha. Your spoiler is showing I have seen them all ages ago on E4 and have the DVD Boxset. The episode you just mentioned is my favourite episode of skins ever. And I agree, go Effy and woooo!!! go Florence.
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Beaumonde
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Aug 24, 2009 12:51:27 GMT -5
Post by Beaumonde on Aug 24, 2009 12:51:27 GMT -5
haha i had the boxset preordered for ages Effys episode is my favourite, infact i love all of hers from each season
Thomas, JJ, Katie and Emily, Pandora, and Effy were the best episodes i think
glad to see there are others who prefer the current cast
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stakey
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Aug 24, 2009 20:32:47 GMT -5
Post by stakey on Aug 24, 2009 20:32:47 GMT -5
lol, I could be arsed to do a spoiler button so I just wrote it as a warning instead. haha.
When does series 4 start then? Looking forward to how 3 is all wrapped up. Hopefully Effy will do katie in good and proper, silly bint.
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Beaumonde
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Aug 25, 2009 8:40:19 GMT -5
Post by Beaumonde on Aug 25, 2009 8:40:19 GMT -5
i think it starts in february/march time, that's when they usually start the seasons
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jellymoff
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Aug 25, 2009 11:47:16 GMT -5
Post by jellymoff on Aug 25, 2009 11:47:16 GMT -5
I'm glad (and a bit surprised) to hear how much most folks enjoyed series 3. After the 1st 2 episodes of S3, I was almost ready to give up on it to be honest. But everyone keeps saying that Series 3 is the best, and if "Thomas" is any indication as to how the series will go then I will be a happy camper.
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Aug 25, 2009 11:53:48 GMT -5
Post by CowboyGuy on Aug 25, 2009 11:53:48 GMT -5
I read that MTV just acquired the rights to develop a version of this for American audiences...
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stakey
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Aug 25, 2009 12:17:39 GMT -5
Post by stakey on Aug 25, 2009 12:17:39 GMT -5
oh jesus...really...?
We already have american versions of the teen drama...the OC, One Tree Hill and they are the typical glossy american style that Skins is the complete anti to.
I think, as usual, Ill stick with the original british version. Im not a fan of the american versions of our british programmes. The only one I think is okay is The Office, but then again I still far prefer the british one for its subtly.
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Aug 25, 2009 15:42:06 GMT -5
Post by Midnight Butterfly on Aug 25, 2009 15:42:06 GMT -5
I think the American version wil tone everything down, I dont really want that
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Secret Scoobie
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Aug 25, 2009 21:58:37 GMT -5
Post by Secret Scoobie on Aug 25, 2009 21:58:37 GMT -5
Anyone heard of Kath and Kim? It's an Aussie TV show, that got adapted for an American version. I'm not a big fan of it either way (it IS really good just not my type of show) but the American version practically made it int a different show... It changed everything that MADE it funny (The aussie-ness, the Aussie-humour) so it wasn't really a version of Kath and Kim.. it was just another show!
I do love the US Office though... but yeah Ricky Gervais Offfice is 10 times better - and a little more cringe-worthy!
Oh god I hope they don't ruin Skins... One of the reasons I love it so much is because it's got such a different feel to most American Teen dramas, and the british humour, subtleties, and characters just make it wonderful! Especially the writing - I love the way they speak! So if you take all that away is it really skins?
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elenasaur
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Aug 26, 2009 16:17:06 GMT -5
Post by elenasaur on Aug 26, 2009 16:17:06 GMT -5
Yeah.. I feel like an American version of Skins would not really seem like Skins. The reason I like Skins so much is because it isn't the run of the mill teen drama that's on tv all the time over here.
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antoniofjm
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Aug 27, 2009 21:53:40 GMT -5
Post by antoniofjm on Aug 27, 2009 21:53:40 GMT -5
Skins without accents, cussing, sex, drugs = Degrassi and other stereotypical teen shows.
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Alexiness
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Sept 3, 2009 7:14:47 GMT -5
Post by Alexiness on Sept 3, 2009 7:14:47 GMT -5
I finished the first and second series just a few days ago and I love itt! It is amazing and it is so raw and harsh compared to other teen dramas. I found Cassie really interesting as a character, particularly in series one where she refuses to eat. I've yet to have a look at series 3. I'm kinda reluctant to, it doesn't look like it lives up to the first two series' standards at all. Anyone heard of Kath and Kim? It's an Aussie TV show, that got adapted for an American version. I'm not a big fan of it either way (it IS really good just not my type of show) but the American version practically made it int a different show... It changed everything that MADE it funny (The aussie-ness, the Aussie-humour) so it wasn't really a version of Kath and Kim.. it was just another show! Euuggh, I cannot stand Kath and Kim! I guess it's my general dislike for that kind of Australian humour. I saw the American version and I actually thought it was better than the Aussie one purely because of the lack-of Aussie comedy that bugs me so much.
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Secret Scoobie
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Sept 3, 2009 9:11:41 GMT -5
Post by Secret Scoobie on Sept 3, 2009 9:11:41 GMT -5
There's not really any other shows with Kath & Kim type humour, I don' actually know of any Australia comedy stuff really?
And yeah, I don't like Kath & Kim, I just know lots of people that do!
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Alexiness
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Sept 4, 2009 2:09:23 GMT -5
Post by Alexiness on Sept 4, 2009 2:09:23 GMT -5
Summer Heights High bugs me just the same as Kath & Kim.
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Beaumonde
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Jan 23, 2010 14:21:31 GMT -5
Post by Beaumonde on Jan 23, 2010 14:21:31 GMT -5
Season 4 starting on the 28th. Who's excited? I'm excited.
What's up with wanting to make American versions of everything? I heard they're adapting Torchwood for FOX now, which is even more ridiculous considering it's the same Producers and John Barrowman is probably gonna star in it anyway. Whatever. I don't even like Torchwood.
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Beaumonde
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Jan 26, 2010 21:26:31 GMT -5
Post by Beaumonde on Jan 26, 2010 21:26:31 GMT -5
Oh, man. Don't they want to watch it with you? How can they pass up the Skins season premiere? I can't wait to hear the new version of the theme song and see the new opening. Just watched the trailer cos I hadn't actually watched it until now, here it is for those who wanna see it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-89j-VLmjg
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Beaumonde
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Jan 26, 2010 21:40:08 GMT -5
Post by Beaumonde on Jan 26, 2010 21:40:08 GMT -5
Not checked out Misfits yet. It looked pretty decent from the trailers though.
Haha, I've always said season, even for the Brit shows. I've got all the current DVDs atm, so I'm gonna have to pick up season 4 when it comes out so I can have the complete set for those generations. I wonder if they'll do another generation after this?
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jellymoff
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Jan 27, 2010 14:13:53 GMT -5
Post by jellymoff on Jan 27, 2010 14:13:53 GMT -5
Nice, I can't wait until this airs in the US. I gotta say, I was not loving the new cast at the beginning of Series 3, but by the end I was loving it. I love how much of Thomas was in the trailer, I love Thomas!
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