Skins

Cook played by Jack O’ Connell is the daring character of Skins, he’s attraction to danger cannot be controlled which he doesn’t give any thought. However his character seems to be dependable on Freddie who’s not afraid to stand up to him and warn him about his actions. The attraction to this character is he’s care-free approach which enables him to get his own way. He’s lad persona draws teenage boys as he lives for the moment and doesn’t plan for the next day; this attracts teenage girls as his character influences the people around him to rebel which appeals to girls who fall for the ‘bad boys’. Cook’s style says a lot about his character as he wears what he wants; his clothes seem to be more vintage which he wears well.

Effy played by Kaya Scodelario is the main character although it alters in episodes. Tony’s little sister seems to have inherited the cool and care-free attitude to life. Effy’s appeal to the audience is her confidence which is shown through her style and persona. Through following Skins from the beginning audiences would have related to Effy as we’ve watched her from the background growing and with it changing her style clothes. Effy’s clothes always seem to be either too short or too low cut with excessive jewellery which shows her confidence and rebellious side



Katie played by Megan Prescott seems to be the dominant of the twins; she also seems to worry a lot about the opinions of others around her as she dates a footballer and wants to be closer to Effy which makes her seem very insecure. Katie’s style seems to be exaggerated as she seems to want to be independent and in control by wearing clothes which expose her more. I think Katie will develop into the sympathetic character as we will learn as to why she’s so concerned about wanting to be accepted and liked by everyone just like every teenager.


Pandora played by Lisa Backwell is an adorable character as she is very innocent although eager to change that. Panda is the happy-go-lucky character and seems to be the glue of the gang, her persona seems to be infectious as Thomas soon realises. However as Panda seems to know everything about Effy (her only best friend) she doesn’t know anything about her. This makes us sympathise with this character as they don’t seem to pay any attention to her and her real feelings are soon shown Audience can relate to Panda as she seems to want to be like everyone else but always being the odd on out.




Emily played by Kat Prescott seems to always be overshadowed by her twin sister. As the series proceeds we begin to learn more about her character such as her sexuality. Emily’s style seems to be vintage such as Kate Nash. Emily dresses in a slight preppy school girl fashion although she begins to get what she wants and this is reflected in her style by being more daring.





Freddie played by Luke Pasqualino is the sensible character which seems to always be stopping Cook before he does something stupid. Freddie appeals to the teen girls as he is good looking and seems to be the ‘good boy’. He’s skater boy image seems to consume of easy going ripped shirts and trousers. Freddie seems to have a mysterious appeal because he seems not to be shown as much at the beginning of the series as he only appears to save JJ from Cook’s ideas.




JJ played by Ollie Barbieri seems to be a complex and slightly confused character he is the glue between Freddie and Cook. JJ seems to be easily manipulated as Cook always seems to find a way to get him to come along and don’t listen to Freddie. JJ is treated as the child between Freddie and Cook although as the series develops I think JJ will either become more independent or do the opposite. JJ’s style grows from being a clash of colours which may represent his persona into a more cool and trendy clothing as he grows. Naomi played by Lily Loveless doesn’t seem to have a big impact as a character other than the history that she shares with the twins. Naomi seems confident and independent which is appealing as she shows it through her own inspired style. As the series develops we will learn why Naomi has so many layers which have built a wall against everyone.


Thomas played by Marveille Lukeba is the honest character although he’s introduction into England isn’t as welcoming he soon meets the others and finds his place. Thomas seems to be the character that will have the ideal plans to get the gang out or into trouble. He’s style seems to be confused at first although he does find his way in to the culture.