Skins Season 4

Skins Season 4 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on and . A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ollie Barbieri sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Skins Season 4 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Skins Season 4 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Like the previous series, this series follows the lives of the second generation, which consists of Effy Stonem, Pandora Moon, Thomas Tomone, James Cook, Freddie McClair, JJ Jones, Naomi Campbell, and twin sisters Emily and Katie Fitch. Ollie Barbieri and Merveille Lukeba lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2010. The timing in Skins Season 4 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Skins Season 4. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Ollie Barbieri sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.