Молокососы Liv (2007–2013) Online

Skins 5 is almost reaching the high level of the best episodes from Season 1 & 2. Why is it still fresh after five seasons? Because of the scripts: they ooze sincerity, even if situations are obviously larger than life, but if scripts didn't ooze sincerity, the series wouldn't be so successful in portraying not only the teenage wasteland, but life, in some ways. Never as with this season the parents of our heroes are real folks, not the typical parent who doesn't care about you and no child would have around. This time we get to know Liv: at first I thought she was a naughtier version of Jal (if Mini was the new Michelle, someone had to be the new Jal), and I couldn't stand her fierce, party-girl attitude. Getting to know her was a pleasure, because I was put in front of a very fragile, confused, messed up girl who has to hide her own weaknesses if she wants to survive. The episode went from aerial and dreamy tones of the scenes with Matty (such a great character) to the tough and sad sequences involving a furious Mini, and Liv's mother and sisters. It was just like living a whole roller-coaster day with Liv. I must mention the soundtrack, which contains a lot of interesting alternative artists (The National, Best Coast, Beach House, a beautiful revival of an old Simon and Garfunkel song).

Another particularly strong episode, season 5 is turning out to be incredibly high in quality, The Liv story has arguably been one of, if not the best, such an interesting character, given such an intriguing and complex family story, they packed so much into 50 minutes. Liv is a cracking character, she has a diverse family, her sisters, her kooky mum (brilliantly portrayed by Jaye Griffiths, and her involvement with Matty, who has been one of the best characters this season. Her relationship with Mini has been one of the best things about this series, why would she put up with her, and can she live with committing the ultimate betrayal. A very strong episode indeed.