# Skins (2007–2013) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/skins/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 71/100 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Fan Score | 78% |
| Creator | Bryan Elsley & Jamie Brittain |
| Platform | Channel 4 |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
| Seasons | 7 (61 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Skins (2007–2013) is a Drama, Comedy series created by Bryan Elsley & Jamie Brittain, streaming on Channel 4. It holds a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (82%), audience ratings (90%), Metascore (71/100), IMDb (8.1/10), and fan ratings (78%) across 7 seasons.

## Critics consensus

A teen drama that recast its entire ensemble every two years and launched half a generation of British actors — messy by design.

## Synopsis

Irreverent comedy drama which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of a group of raucous teenage friends in Bristol.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Skins worth watching?**
Yes — Skins earns a 80% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 82%, audience 90%, Metascore 71/100, IMDb 8.1/10, and fan 78%. A teen drama that recast its entire ensemble every two years and launched half a generation of British actors — messy by design.

**Why is Skins so highly rated?**
Skins scores 80% because all five independent sources agree: critics 82%, audiences 90%, Metacritic 71/100, IMDb 8.1/10 and fan ratings 78%. A teen drama that recast its entire ensemble every two years and launched half a generation of British actors — messy by design. See the full breakdown on the Skins series page.

**Is Skins on Netflix?**
No — Skins is not on Netflix. It streams on Channel 4, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Skins come out?**
Skins first aired in 2007 and ran through 2013 (2007–2013). Created by Bryan Elsley & Jamie Brittain; it streams on Channel 4 today.

**How many seasons of Skins are there?**
Skins has 7 seasons across 61 episodes (2007–2013). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Skins?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Skins’s 61 episodes take roughly 46 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Skins?**
Skins streams on Channel 4 in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Skins?**
Skins was created by Bryan Elsley & Jamie Brittain. Full cast credits are on the Celluloid series page.

**How many episodes are in Skins?**
Skins has 61 episodes across 7 seasons (2007–2013).

**What is Skins about?**
Irreverent comedy drama which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of a group of raucous teenage friends in Bristol.

**Who created Skins?**
Skins was created by Bryan Elsley & Jamie Brittain. It is a drama, comedy series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Skins?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Channel 4 hub, or open More Like This.

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