Skam France

Skam France is part of a great revolution in European TV, bringing a fresh breath into "teenage" dramas. It's so raw and real without compromising its poetic and aesthetic dimensions. The format of the show really brings the viewer into the story and it does a wonderful job incorporating all the aspects of youth culture (instagram, messaging, all that jazz).

They are absolutely killing it with this third season ! Honestly I was a bit lukewarm about the two first season as they were pretty much a copy of the original. But they're blowing everything out of the water this season - the acting is incredible, the chemistry, the filming...all levelled up like whoa...they've changed enough of the character dynamics to make it feel fresh, developed their own symbolism...it's super intense and the characters feel like their own. They've managed to keep me at the edge of my seat. I really love it.

#Elu all the way! Axel and Maxence are absolutely incredible. The entire cast is doing such an amazing job. David Hourregue is a genius. We need more seasons because this show is really too perfect.

Season Three: 7/10

Themes: Drama, Friendship, High School, Romance, Lgbtq+, Gay Couple, Coming Out, Mental Health, Acceptance, Bipolar Disorder & French.

Top three characters: 1) Eliott Demaury, 2) Arthur Broussard and 3) Daphné Lecomte.

The first two seasons were quite good, although a bit too close to the original even if the differences in characterization were significant. The third season on the other hand is nothing short of extraordinary. The team has been granted creative freedom and the show finally exploits its potential to the fullest by creating its own mythology and symbolism. The lighting is exquisite and the music choices are very effective. As for the acting, Axel Auriant and Maxence Danet Fauvel are simply brillant. But more importantly Skam France is doing a great job at portraying French teenagers truthfully which is something lacking in French television! I am very excited for season four and really hope the show will get to have a few more seasons.