Sid (Skins series 1)
Sid faces family breakdown, romantic turmoil, and a friend's suicide attempt.
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Sid is the fifth episode of the first series of the British teen drama Skins. It was written by Jamie Brittain and directed by Minkie Spiro, airing on E4 on 22 February 2007. The episode is told from the point of view of main character Sid Jenkins, focusing on his struggles with family, friendship, and romance.
Background
In this episode, Sid Jenkins is grounded by his father Mark after receiving a 48-hour extension to rewrite his failing history paper. Despite being told to go straight home, Sid goes to College Green with Maxxie and Anwar, and later sneaks out to attend Tony's choir concert, hoping to see Michelle. At the concert, Tony shares a scripted kiss with Abigail, upsetting Michelle, and later Sid finds Tony with his hand up Abigail's shirt. Tony admits he orchestrated the situation to help Sid get with Michelle.
Sid follows Michelle, who is attacked by chav girls; she slaps Sid and he is also beaten. Returning home bruised, Sid finds Cassie in his room; she kisses him and leaves, saying everything is his choice. Later, Sid arranges to meet Michelle at a club, where Tony arrives and dances with her, forcing Sid to watch.
Meanwhile, Cassie attempts suicide via overdose on a park bench. Sid goes to the hospital but is told to leave by Jal. At home, Mark reveals that Liz has abandoned the family. Sid finishes his history paper overnight.
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- Wikipedia: Sid (Skins series 1) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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