I already said before this season is quite gloomy and, despite his high quality, the irony lacks. This was a refreshing episode on this point of view, because it started in a very light mood, showing the best and most human side of JJ, one of the most underrated characters in the series but one of the most lovely. Then, suddenly, the atmosphere started to darken a little bit as the episode analyzed a sadly popular phenomenon in England nowadays, the teen moms (it was previously slightly touched in the last part of second season): who could ever imagine the punkish-pink-haired Lara was Albert's mother? By the way, nice choice for her role, I liked Georgia Henshaw. It is not the best episode of the series, but it was sweet and lighter, and there were some scenes just well written, such as the dialogue between JJ and the heart-broken Emily, which I particularly liked. The series is nearly completed now, but I feel next episode will give us some shivers!
3 Reviews
A Breath of Fresh Air
Le_Docteur968 June 2013
Warning: Spoilers
Well; the last episode was a bit dark, wasn't it? The Effy/Freddie drama continued, reaching a climatic peak. This episode (some would say thankfully) takes a side-step away from the high-stakes drama to focus on something more relatable to everyone. JJ (played brilliantly by Ollie Barbieri), despite what people say, is just an ordinary guy, trying to win over a girl. And even though he does it in his own unique style, this is why we love him.
From the moment he turns up in his Lyle & Scott cardigan and Fenchurch bow-tie, we get the understanding that he is dressed to impressed; and while at first he tries too hard, his natural charm wins Lara over.
This episode isn't without its own drama; JJ, Cook, and JJ's family all contribute in making chaos, not to mention Lara's violent ex-boyfriend Liam. But in a scene which should make anyone smile, and show that Skins isn't all drama, JJ wins back Lara with a ukulele performance of Spandau Ballet's "True".
Above all, this episode shows the true (see what I did there...) magic of Skins, and is a delightful breath of fresh air from the heavier aspects of series four.
From the moment he turns up in his Lyle & Scott cardigan and Fenchurch bow-tie, we get the understanding that he is dressed to impressed; and while at first he tries too hard, his natural charm wins Lara over.
This episode isn't without its own drama; JJ, Cook, and JJ's family all contribute in making chaos, not to mention Lara's violent ex-boyfriend Liam. But in a scene which should make anyone smile, and show that Skins isn't all drama, JJ wins back Lara with a ukulele performance of Spandau Ballet's "True".
Above all, this episode shows the true (see what I did there...) magic of Skins, and is a delightful breath of fresh air from the heavier aspects of series four.
JJ - Masculinity and Mental Health, GF Has Baby
vivianla31 July 2020
Warning: Spoilers
JJ works at a store checking out an elderly woman. JJ checks out the female worker high up. The woman follows his gaze and tells him to tell her before it's too late like a man she knows. He got his face blown off before he can tell her.
JJ manages to ask her out through the speaker. At his home he is hiding Cook and he asks Cook for advice on girls. 1. Touch her 2. I forgot 3. If her eyes dilate that means she wants your penis.
JJ goes over to her home to take her out on the date. He is introduced to her baby. He is shocked and she says yes, I had sex. I have a baby. Baby's daddy shows up later threatening JJ.
They go to a bar/restaurant place and after they have sex.
JJ talks to Cook as he takes a shower. He hands him a towel and does something with his pubic hair, disgusting Cook.
JJ has to lock his bedroom for Cook and tells his mom he is hiding porn and claims he doesn't want her to see it.
JJ brings gf over with her baby. During lunch there is a hilarious moment when JJ's mom offers something but uses the word which means she has sex with lots of people accidentally instead.
Mom and JJ are at the psychiatrist's. Mom tells the doctor JJ is hiding and looks at porn. JJ gets annoyed by his lack of validation and bursts out he does has a gf and has sex with her everyday.
The gf tells JJ to stop trying so hard. She knows he is nice - he flirts with old ladies. He calls them lovely names and compliments their lipstick.
The last scene shows JJ and gf on a bed. Gf sits on JJ and the background turns into the night sky.
JJ manages to ask her out through the speaker. At his home he is hiding Cook and he asks Cook for advice on girls. 1. Touch her 2. I forgot 3. If her eyes dilate that means she wants your penis.
JJ goes over to her home to take her out on the date. He is introduced to her baby. He is shocked and she says yes, I had sex. I have a baby. Baby's daddy shows up later threatening JJ.
They go to a bar/restaurant place and after they have sex.
JJ talks to Cook as he takes a shower. He hands him a towel and does something with his pubic hair, disgusting Cook.
JJ has to lock his bedroom for Cook and tells his mom he is hiding porn and claims he doesn't want her to see it.
JJ brings gf over with her baby. During lunch there is a hilarious moment when JJ's mom offers something but uses the word which means she has sex with lots of people accidentally instead.
Mom and JJ are at the psychiatrist's. Mom tells the doctor JJ is hiding and looks at porn. JJ gets annoyed by his lack of validation and bursts out he does has a gf and has sex with her everyday.
The gf tells JJ to stop trying so hard. She knows he is nice - he flirts with old ladies. He calls them lovely names and compliments their lipstick.
The last scene shows JJ and gf on a bed. Gf sits on JJ and the background turns into the night sky.
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