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Mar
06
Skins Connects
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I am a huge fan of Skins. To date there can’t be an episode that has resonated with me as much as the latest episode which is Episode 6 from Season 4 which screened this week in the UK (Bless Torrents).
This weeks story revolved around JJ and it really did concentrate on his aspergers. There was so many elements to this episode that I recognised. Things such as the frustration that people think you are mental, or the frustration of trying to sustain meaningful relationships. What was good about this episode is that it actually covered off many of the frustrations that you go through in life when you have this issue. Even though it was dealing with several of the more negatively perceived attributes of someone with ASD, it also handled them in such an awesome way. Not dumbing them down but dealing with them. That is one of the things that really resonated with me.
But it wasn’t just the ASD that made this episode excellent. Throughout the episode several relationships were put under the spotlight and several dynamics. Whether it be the loyal friendships between characters, the love of an ASD teen when trying to date, a married couple who have hit a slump or a young couple trying to heal and cope with past betrayal.
A lot of the things that made this episode special were subtle in their execution and even though we all take something different from entertainment, this was for me one of those shows that hit home on so many levels. I hope when you get to see the episode that you take something from it.
