"Skins" seems at times more interested in highlighting a diverse group of teen identities than crafting nuanced character arcs. While some storylines feel authentic, many character decisions are driven by social issue boxes rather than natural development. Some viewers may feel the show prioritizes 'edgy' representation over coherent storytelling.

Family, traditional values, and religion don't exactly get the red-carpet treatment here. Parents are sidelined or caricatured, and the standard coming-of-age rebellion is dialed up to eleven. Masculine characters are often mocked or pathologized, while norms are subverted with clear intent. This could be seen as undermining foundational values.

Alternative viewpoints, especially those that aren't hyper-progressive, are mostly absent or portrayed as obstacles to self-discovery. Traditional stances are brushed off or turned into stereotypical barriers. There’s not much debate, everyone arrives at the same modern conclusions, usually through a haze of parties and melodrama.