Skins has always prided itself on presenting the most controvertial issues in a fun loving but realistic way. It was brave to replace a well loved and popular cast but the programme has in my opinion excelled in all areas. I actually find that as a whole the characters are a lot more likeable than the previous ones. The show depicts things such as autism, substance abuse, divorce and homosexuality in a very pleasing and watchable fashion. No characters are forced into the background and sub plots such as JJ's torment and Emilys relationship with Naomi are often brought to the fore-front and at times overshadow some of the main plotlines. My favourite characters would have to be Freddie, JJ and the twins. If series 4 is as good as this then the show certainly has high hopes.

i was a big fan of seasons 1&2 but 3 is simply terrible, it is more like hollyoaks with naughty words than skins. i am having serious doubts that i will watch season 4..................

Okay Skins fans, if you liked Series 1&2, don't expect Series 3 to live up to it. I didn't feel any of the same depth in the new characters compared to the old. They raised the bar too high with the original cast and it was always going to be impossible to beat. The character Cook for example, is a ASBO hunting lager lout that, if you met in real life, would gladly punch in the face. Compare his "character" to any of those that were in the original cast and you see how shallow it really is.