Skins Season 1 Episode 6
Skins
Season 1

Ep 6. Abbud

  • TV-14
  • February 21, 2011
  • 44 min
  • 6.2  (1,259)

Abbud is the sixth episode of the first season of the British teen drama series Skins. It focuses mainly on the character Abbud Siddiqui, a Muslim teenager from a strict family who struggles to reconcile his religion with his desire to fit in among his friends.

The episode opens with Abbud having trouble performing his daily prayers due to the noise and interruptions caused by his friends. His frustration is compounded by the fact that his strict father is pressuring him to excel academically, leaving him with little time for any extracurricular activities or socialization.

As the story unfolds, the audience is introduced to Abbud's group of friends, all of whom are eager to break the monotony of their lives by indulging in drugs, alcohol, and sex. They try to convince Abbud to join them, but his religious beliefs and fear of his parents' disapproval weigh heavily on his mind.

Despite his reservations, Abbud's attempts to maintain a balance between his faith and his desire to fit in are further tested when his friends plan to attend a club night and ask him to help them obtain fake IDs. The situation becomes even more complicated when Abbud ends up being the victim of a racially motivated attack by a group of strangers who mistake him for a terrorist.

Out of fear for his safety, he decides to break the rules and obtain a fake ID for himself so he can blend in with his friends and enjoy the night out. However, his behavior changes drastically under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and he ends up paying the price for his actions through a series of embarrassing mishaps and crises.

Throughout the episode, Abbud's character is given depth and nuance as it becomes clear that his struggles are not just limited to his religious identity but also to his own insecurities and desire for acceptance. His complicated relationship with his father is also explored, highlighting his father's own internal conflicts and the difficulties he faces in trying to balance his cultural and religious values with the realities of modern British society.

Abbud's story is both heartbreaking and relatable for anyone who has ever felt caught between conflicting identities and desires. The episode is a testament to the show's ability to tackle complex issues with sensitivity and honesty, while still maintaining its trademark humor and energy.

In the end, Abbud comes to a greater understanding of himself and his place in the world, and the audience is left with the hope that he will continue to explore his identity in future episodes.

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Skins, Season 1 Episode 6, is available to watch and stream on MTV. You can also buy, rent Skins on demand at Amazon, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play online.
  • First Aired
    February 21, 2011
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.2  (1,259)