Are Skins inappropriate?

(Mature Audiences Only) rating—the same one used for softcore porn on late-night cable, and one which explicitly states that the program is inappropriate for anyone under 17 years of age—as well as the continued existence of the grating and whiny Canadian cartoon Caillou, what is it exactly that makes the P.T.C.
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Does Skins have inappropriate?

Expect plenty of talk about sex and virginity, partial male and female nudity (some is blurred out), and lots of profanity (words like "t-ts" and "s--t" are audible, while "f--k" is muted). The series also touches on some serious subjects, like anorexia and peer pressure.
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Why was Skins so controversial?

Much of the controversy around its early episodes criticised its portrayal of sex, bad language, and explicit drug use. Tabloids wrote about real-life “Skins parties” with pretend disgust. But it was always careful to temper the hedonism with consequences, the comedy with tragedy.
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What is Skins rated on Netflix?

Skins age rating and parents guide

The drama film is rated TV-MA, meaning that the content is for mature audiences only. The material shown and/or used in the movie is severe sex and nudity, mild violence and gore, mild alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and severe inappropriate language.
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Why was Skins UK controversial?

Stars of the E4 hit series Skins have spoken out about feeling unprotected during sex scenes and claimed they were told to “skip meals” ahead of shoots where they appeared in beachwear.
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Is Skins appropriate for 12 year olds?

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What drugs has Effy done?

When Effy went off clubbing and did heroin aged 10. Ok, she was meant to be like 14, but still. HEROIN, wtf? It was never confirmed to be the Class A drug, but that's what we were all thinking when we watched it.
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What is the age rating for 13 Reasons Why?

This series is rated 15 for strong violence, injury detail, sex, sexual violence, language, drug misuse.
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Was Skins removed from Netflix?

Unfortunately, Skins is leaving Netflix in August 2020, so it won't be easy for U.S. fans to stream the seminal dramedy for much longer. There's still time, though, since each season has relatively few episodes and it's built to be marathoned.
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Why did Skins get Cancelled?

On June 9, it was announced that MTV had canceled Skins because it wasn't connecting to the U.S. audience, in addition to the controversy that went with it. Elsley defended the show's content as not so much controversial, "but a serious attempt to get in the roots of young people's lives."
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Why is Skins UK called Skins?

The show's name comes from the rolling papers known as "skins".
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What was Effy diagnosed with?

She begins to have psychotic episodes and delusional symptoms and Freddie realizes that Effy has developed psychotic depression. She attempts suicide but Freddie, foreseeing this, saves her and she is taken to hospital and later, institutionalized.
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How old are teens in Skins?

"Skins" debuted to big ratings -- and even bigger controversy. The show, based on a similar British series, is being criticized for its portrayal of teenagers who openly dabble in sex, drugs, and alcohol. The show stars some actors as young as 15. One group calls it the most dangerous program of its type, ever.
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What even is Skins about?

Skins is a British teen comedy drama television series that follows the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of sixth form.
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Why do people love Skins?

Though there have been many teen shows on the airwaves since Skins ended, there has never been anything else quite like it. Bold, quirky, raw and brave, it takes both its characters and its audience seriously in ways that the dramas that came after it have rarely bothered to attempt.
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Do Skins keep you cool?

Not only do SKINS improve circulation – which helps your body to regulate its temperature, whether it's hot or cold outside, but they also have wicking built-in. WILL SKINS KEEP ME WARM WHEN IT'S COLD? Yes.
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Did any of the Skins cast date?

10 Kaya Scodelario and Jack O'Connell - Skins

The relationship between Effy and Cook on Skins was always incredibly combustive and it turns out that the chemistry between the characters extended beyond the small screen. Kaya Scodelario and Jack O'Connell were real life sweethearts.
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How do you wear Skins?

HOW TO WEAR SKINS TOPS. Getting into a Long Sleeve Top is similar to getting into a pair of Long Tights. We suggest you put your arms in first and then pull the body down over your head. The seam alignment on the tops is crucial to maintaining complete freedom of movement.
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What is Riverdale age rating?

Riverdale Series Age Rating & Content Info

The information below is a summary based on data gathered from industry-sponsored series and film classification agencies in various global regions. The Series, Riverdale Age Rating, is TV-14.
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Is Pretty Little Liars appropriate?

The content seems inappropriate for anyone under 16. If you have younger fans, perhaps steer them toward the book series. It's more appropriate for a younger audience and spares us all of the visuals of the show.
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Is Vampire Diaries child friendly?

While The Vampire Diaries is supernatural-themed, the show is a certainly edgier than Twilight. Violence, drinking and a general disregard for consequence run riff throughout. It's not ideal viewing for the younger teenage audience. As long as they know their fiction from their fact, this should be ok for older teens.
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Who does Effy sleep with?

In "Freddie", Effy arrives in Freddie's garden and asks to be allowed into his shed. Inside, the two share a spliff, but are quickly joined by the arrival of Cook and JJ. When Cook invites Effy to leave to have sex with him, she sarcastically rebuffs him, causing him to angrily insist that she leave, which she does.
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Is Tony a psychopath Skins?

He is the sociopathic and manipulative brother of Effy Stonem, the on and off lover of Michelle Richardson and one of the focal points of the first two seasons.
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Was Effy pregnant in Skins?

The actress, who found fame in Channel 4's Skins, announced her pregnancy four weeks ago and has since been sharing photos from her 'babymoon' on Instagram. And she looks blooming lovely. Kaya and her husband, actor Benjamin Walker, are expecting their first child together – having tied the knot in 2015.
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