Flow of Madness

Character Podcast Spotlight: Thomas Tomone 

Give this podcast a chance even if you don’t vibe with Thomas. I feel like it touches on some important things. 

• everythingisskins: Question: Why are you doing a podcast about Thomas Tomone, dude? haha.
• you-are-hope: Why do you think the fandom hates him so much? He cheated on Panda but about 50% of Skins characters cheat. I don’t think he’s that bad.
• fiftyshadesofjakebud: How did he get into Harvard?
• alwaysafitdreamer: If you could have written his character, what would you have done differently? I often think they really misused Thomas which was sad
• this-is-skins : do you think katie and thomas would work?
• tapat88 : Naomi was initially planned to be paired to thomas first before emily. Do you think that pairing would have worked realistically?

This post I am declaring what I feel are the main canon ships of ‘Skins.’ One from each Generation. Now I am not picking these ships based on the writers intentions but instead I am using three indicators to choose these pairings. 

1. Popularity: Investment is vital. There’s no point in picking a ship that has little to no support. 
2. Importance to the Plot: Are they vital to the progression of the plot? Is their relationship bigger than just a relationship? Is it used to bring people together? If removed does the story fall apart? 
3. Significant Meaning: Is there a lesson to be learned from the relationship? 

I have picked three pairings. All three of them are quite different and in my opinion represent a different kind of love. Another thing about these pairings is that not all of them were endgame. So let us begin…the main ships of ‘Skins.’ 

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Kerouacophy and Davidknowssall

Summary: 

• What is the difference between Series 5 and Series 6 cinematography? 
• Difference between “least favorite” and “hate with a burning passion” 
• Love the new talent and the innovative things Skins does 
• There is no SHIT series we make a case for this. 
• We talk about some beautiful moments and talk about which series had the least cinematography significance but then we started talking about how even that series has moments.  

Character Podcast Spotlight: Emily Fitch

Summary: 

• I FUCK UP THE INTRO AGAIN 
• emzy-sham How do you think Emily would react if Naomi broke up? Why do you think James acted nicer with her than Katie ?
• alwaysathindreamer do you make of Emily’s relationship with each of her family members? Was she a mommy’s girl or a daddy’s girl growing up?
• everythingisskins Do you think Emily’s a selfish character? Selfish in the sense that she only cares about her own needs and problems.
• frankybluerichards Heres a question, did you think emily was primarily boring? I thought so.. she had no hobbies or real interests that I noticed.

Skins Tracks #68: Series 4 Episode 2 “Emily” 

Track Name: Said the People by Dinosaur Jr. 

Played When: Emily is walking to Naomi’s house 

Commentary:

This song in my opinions sums up Emily’s feelings as the mystery is being unraveled and she is learning that Naomi let her down. Lyrics alone. “Of all the people, of all the people? To let me down.” “Save me, save me.” “Can you tell me? Can you tell me? What went wrong?” The tone of the song also has this desperate urgency. It’s a perfect song for the episode and for Emily

Skins Track #67: Skins Series 4 Episode 2 “Emily” 

Track Name: Dressed in Dresdan by The Hundred in the Hands

Played When: Emily went to Sophia’s house 

Commentary: 

This band does punk disco. Think about it? Punk disco. Happy but not happy is what that genre is. This is a moment where Emily feels this nagging feeling that the there is something more to Sophia and somehow she is connected to Naomi. At the same time she is still in denial. She is fighting her own instincts. However she can’t help but go. In essence the definition of punk disco. She wants to be happy but something isn’t right. 

So these are my thoughts and reaction about Series 7. 

It is definitely a huge risk that the Skins people are taking on. Considering many of the characters may not be all the fans favorites. People may have moved on. People may still be angry at being disappointed over the massive turn around for Series 7. 

These are my initial thoughts on the Series. 

Skins Fire: This is the mini film that focuses on Effy. Honestly the thing I am most excited about this episode is the promise for some Naomi and Emily action. My massive worry about this one is that Jess Brittain is writing it. I am not a fan of her writing style and I feel like she writes quite melodramatically. She is in charge of not handling one but three of our favorite characters. Two of them are in the most popular ship Skins has seen. Effy is one of the most easily dramatic characters to write as well. So I worry about the combination of her writing with this character. 

I am not a huge fan of the job Effy has landed herself. Receptionist? But then again I know many young adults who are working jobs that kill their soul. So it is rather realistic that she is doing something so unlike Effy. I am not a fan of the affair with her boss plot. 

I reckon we will have some Naomily scenes. I feel like they broke up while we’ve been absent from their lives and maybe they get back together in the special. 

As for the tragedy it could be the tragic character that is Effy winds up getting herself too far gone to be saved. Or land herself into some massive trouble or get Naomi involved in something. Any of those ideas seem plausible at this point. 

Skins Rise: Jamie Brittain is back worshiping one of his favorite characters, Cook. I feel like this episode can either be really good or really bad. I don’t think it will be in the middle by any means. It will either be the same old Cook plot. Which is he does a bunch of impulsive things. He gets in over his head. He loses all feeling of living and pretty much asks to get killed. Then comes through. 

Or it can be poignant and they can do something with Cook besides the same cycle. That he has repeated over and over and over again. I hope that he gets a bit more development and less regression like we saw with him breaking out of prison. 

Skins Pure: This is the one I am most excited to see. Cassie is such a complicated and interesting character. It will be interesting to see how much she has changed and what new issues she has. I think it will be a rather quiet and depressive episode. Mainly psychological. I bet Skins Rise will be rather physical. I hope that we get some information about Sid as well some closure on that point because I know many people are looking for it. Bryan is writing this one and he does good with Cassie. So I am most excited about this one. 

As always always interested in your thoughts! Feel free to answer here or send it in. 

Tomorrow unleashes the information for Series 7. Whether we are ready for it or not. 

Despite my disappointment in the handling of Series 7 in terms of information, transparency, and honesty I am curious about this series. I do believe they should have said that they had no idea what Series 7 would be about or say it was going to be Gen 2 centric from the beginning. However it happened and that’s that. 

Still upset but no use ranting about it every day, yeah? 

So here are my hopes and/or expectations for tomorrow. 

Casting: 
Jack O’Connell (Cook) 
Kaya S (Effy)
Lily Loveless (Naomi)
Kat Prescott (Emily)
Megan Prescott (Katie)

I hope that they have some Gen 1 people like Hannah Murray (Cassie), April Pearson (Michelle), Mike Bailey (Sid), and Larissa Wilson (Jal.) I would like to see some Gen 1 love along with Gen 2. However I doubt it will be Gen 1 prevalent but I hope I am wrong.

General Thoughts: 
They say it is going to be three Mini movies about the transition from being a teenager to an adult. It seems like a really thematic approach which could be quite interesting. I think that they may address certain things; however, I feel like not all our questions will be answered with Series 7. 

I think that it will be more plot driven and it will not be a reunion show. I also think it will be Cook and Effy heavy. 

I will have more of my thoughts after everything is announced tomorrow. What do you guys think? Answer here or send me an ask with your opinions, hopes, or expectations on Series 7. 

Podcast Character Spotlight: JJ Jones 

Summary: 

• ottoisanobody: What did you think of JJ’s relationships with the rest of the gang outside of Cook and Freddie?
• illkeepmycocoon: Why doesn’t JJ get more love in the fandom?
• katieffitch: Do you think JJ is an accurate portrayal of an autistic teen?
• shrivelled-wank-claw: How he became friends with Cook and Freddie?
• thisistheskinshouse: How do you feel about JJ and Lara? 
• What do you think happened to him at the end of the series? 
• How do you think he reacted to Freddie’s death?
• Anon: Do you think he would still be friends with Emily and CooK?