Product Description Skins: Volume 2 (DVD)It's been six months since Tony's collision with a bus - remarkably, he isn't dead, but he sure isn't the same person. Sid can't get his head around the fact that his best mate is a shadow of the man he's always looked up to. And to top it off he finally got the girl, Cassie, only to have her whisked off to Scotland. Sod's law! Michelle is lost without Tony, too. Maxxie's got hell at home because his Dad doesn't want him to follow his dream of being a dancer. Even Anwar has changed since he bagged himself a secret girlfriend. Jal is throwing off the good girl image and letting her hair down. While party animal Chris is stepping out on his own. And while all around is falling apart, it's Effy who's taking control.]]> .com British drama Skins remains leagues above U.S. teen shows like Gossip Girl and the revised 90210 in quality, emotional impact, and fun. Teen dramas don’t generally get a lot of acclaim from critics (and usually they don’t deserve any) but the surprisingly great Skins returns for Volume 2 with a whole lot more sex, drugs and angsty confusion, neatly conveyed via sharply written dialogue, spot-on performances and absorbing plotlines. The show has gotten a lot of press for the racier scenes and questionable (mostly bad) choices made by the teens, but there’s a tender and sweet side to these characters. It’s impossible not to empathize when party-boy Chris faces parental abandonment with no explanation; or Sid’s heart breaks over Cassie’s departure and their mutual difficulty in successfully pursing a long-distance relationship at 16. In general, Cassie remains in a state of complete disaster, fighting an eating disorder, loneliness and mostly, not fitting in wherever she is. After Volume 1’s shocking ending where Tony (About a Boy & A Single Man’s Nicholas Hoult) gets abruptly hit by a bus, his character has the most compelling journey in Volume 2, as he works to rebuild not only his physical strength, but all those relationships his arrogance and selfishness destroyed in Volume 1. Whether it’s because they’re all just trying to make their way in a world that’s not very accommodating or because everyone can relate to being young and miserable, Skins is mostly about finding joy in those in-between moments with your friends, and remains relatable well beyond adolescence. Skins continued on BBC America after the final episode featured here, but with a new set of teens, led by Effie, the mostly mute younger sister of Tony. It’s an exciting and interesting concept, but also really sad to say goodbye to this specific cast after these two compelling seasons. --Kira Canny
P**Y
Intro to Effy
This season, some of the characters are working for a future, while others are just fighting to live. Love and Death in this series really puts them into perspective, while still being funny. It really shows how f'd up love and death can make someone react in all kinds of different ways.My favorite part is Tony's sister Effy. I have already seen seasons 3, 4, so I know how big a role she plays in the future. She started off like a big mystery, we always would see her sneaking off in season 1, until one episode followed her through her worst night, where she almost died. Season 2 Effy is taking care of her mom and brother, while her dad is away on business. She enrolls in a private school, and the teacher tasks Effy with showing the new girl 'Pandora Moon' around. Panda is also a huge part of the next two seasons as well. It's nice to already know a couple of characters, while the next season becomes a mostly new cast.If you are no fan of Effy though, Season 2 is a good stopping place in the series, as most of the characters are moving on at the end. If you are intrigued by Effy like I am, then defiantly order seasons 3 and 4. -Season 7 also returns with a lot of the seasons 3 and 4 cast, but is not available region 1 at this time, but i will defiantly snag that whenever its available.
C**K
laughing and crying
`Skins' is a comedy-drama that follows the adventures and misadventures of a group of community college students.I classify `Skins' for mature audiences. A mature teen will enjoy the programs. Caution, there is adult language, drug use, and there are sexual situations. Also `Skins' is not a morality play - `bad' behavior does not necessarily have consequences outside the group of `Skins' characters.The acting is wonderful, as good as entertainment gets.Outstanding performances: Hannah Murray, playing `Cassie'. Joe Dempsie, playing `Chris'. I hated coming to the end of the second season, because it was so sad.I cannot try to rank the characters. The performances of all are extraordinary.My favorite character was `Cassie'...You will laugh and cry at `Skins'. I recommend it very highly.
R**D
Skins season 2
I Like Skins Soooo Much that I Finally got Season 2 because I wanna Know what Happens After Tony Got Hit By the Bus On the Final Episode of Season 1 Which I got it that if michelle still loves him & want 2 change his ways.I Even Like it when Sid Finally Shows His Love 4 Cassie & There's Tragedy when Chris Died from a second Subarachnoid Hemorrhage after Cassie Witnessed And it's Pretty Sad.The Episodes I've Seen Were Bloody Amazing & After All The Characters Except chris Of 1st Generation went 2 College,Effy is Now In Charge as The Camera Zooms to her and Flashes Her Mischif Smile while in her Brother Tony's Bed.Skins Bloody Rules!!!
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Terrific show!
Such a DAMN FINE SHOW ! Lots of fun to watch, funny and real.I suggest getting Volume 1 first cause this Volume 2 carries the story of this ELITE CAST further down the road. Helps a lot being familiar with all the cast members.Hard to put it simply, it is a very fun show to watch. Certainly worth looking over again. This is a powerful show with lots of depth.Incredibly strong recommendation to buy this Volume 2 and Volume 1. You won't be disappointed!
C**L
condition
I am unhappy with the fact there were some scuffs and a couple dents on the DVD cover/case. The front of the case. But could have been done through mailing not to big of a deal but I would of been a lot happier with perfect condition. We don't carry this series in the USA and they are my favorite.
V**I
LOVE!
I loved this series when it was on BBC and have every season of it. The first and second were the best ones but its still a great over series. Watch it if you can. Buy if you can.Like anything the Brits put out, this is raw, edgy and about as real as it gets.Look for the episode where featuring the entire cast singing- and using their own voices- to Cat Stevens WILD WORLD. One of my Favs!
K**T
Loved it!
This puts all teen-drama American shows to shame in terms of how far they're willing to go. This is a fantastic show but parents should be aware there is a lot of cursing and nudity. I would recommend this show more for young adult age. Very addictive. If you enjoy this show, I would also recommend checking out the BBC show Misfits.
5**B
Season 1 was good, now we have Season 2!
If you have seen Season 1 (I hope you have!) you know what to expect from the show. We see more character stories, and are engaged to more social issues. The first and second seasons have the same characters, and the in the third season the characters change. I think everyone with a respectable TV on DVD collection should have both Seasons 1 & 2 of this show!
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