Chris

Season 2, Episode 5, Aired
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Chris is expelled from college and seeks Jal's advice. Meanwhile, Tony is determined to get back who he was before. Chris and Jal get together, with Chris even getting a job, but he cheats on her with Angie. Jal later finds out she is pregnant.
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  • Chris

    7.3
    "Good"
    By Canogaparkcindy, Mar 07, 2011 Report Abuse
    Good episode of Skins, and a lot of things were brought too light tonight. We also got a lot of character development, this season hasn't been as good as the last, but this episode was at least the best in recent memory.

    Jal & Chris hooking up was as random as Sid & Michelle, but it was still good, and Jal was the last person I would suspect to get pregnant. Now I'm really looking forward to the Jal-centric episode this season 'cause we all know what that will be about.

    Cassie being self-destructive was sad to see but I liked her interactions with Chris even though she kind of sabotaged his relationship and career. The Angie reappearance was great continuity and I'm glad she wasn't just forgotten.

    Overall, solid episode of Skins, but this season isn't as great as I'd like it to be.moreless

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  • Your Pain Is In The Post Written by Ben Schiffer Directed by Harry Enfield

    8.0
    "Great"
    By shawnlunn2002, Jun 30, 2010 Report Abuse
    This was kinda weird. It felt brilliant on one hand and sort meh on the other. Funny enough so did the Season 1 Chris episode too.

    So Chris gets himself kicked out of college for being a crap student and a randy little bugger? Hardly surprising. There's always been the feeling that Chris isn't a particularly driven person and I can see why his principal might only be too happy to cut her losses with him as a student.

    I've never seen the career advice teacher before but she so has got to come back. She actually did seem interested in Chris' future without being either moralising or touchy feely.

    Chris losing his various jobs was a little wacky. Time must have moved fast in the episode. Seeing him in a sales environment was fun. His boss wasn't a jerk but his co-worker irritated me to no end.

    Like many viewers, I love Jal and I even don't mind her and Chris' little pact. Seeing Jal be a bit more carefree was fine for a change. It's not like she's a big prude, she's just always been a bit more responsible than the rest of her friends. Chris got her to have some fun and I'll thank him for that.

    The relationship with them had/still has potential. I hate the pregnancy plot and I can't see why the writers went there but they make a believable couple. Jal is the only person so who actually makes Chris face up to things. The rest of his friends don't and he seems to lose older parental type figures in his life so quickly.

    Angie's return wasn't a great point. It's like she was being made to look oversexed. The last time she was seen, I thought she was trying to dump Chris, now here she's shagging him in a bathroom. At least she had enough awareness to realise that she wasn't helping him. Giving him the flat was nice at the end.

    Cassie's return was another highlight of the episode but it was also problematic. By all means let her slap Sid but why does Michelle get off so lightly? I hate Michelle and I wouldn't have minded seeing Cassie unleash some hell on her stupid backside.

    Cassie did lose points for the way she was with Jal and Chris. I get that she was hurting but she was extra nasty to Jal and there was no need for it. At least she apologised to Chris at the end.

    Anwar and Sketch were hilarious again. Trying to get him look like Maxxie was certainly creepy. Anwar was OK in this episode. What else will be done with Sketch now that Anwar has dumped her?

    Tony still is determined to get his memory back. He didn't really react much to finding out about Sid/Michelle but I did like his conversation with Chris.

    Not perfect but enjoyable no less, 8/10.moreless

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  • Not only was Cassie back but we got a whole episode of Chris, someone who has been a highlight of the previous episodes. Brilliant!

    9.5
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    By stewie1423, Jun 30, 2010 Report Abuse
    So finally Cassie returns and I admit this wasn't what I was expecting, Cassie being horrible to everyone but I think it really worked. Not only was she being horrible, she seemed even more mental than usual. I think my favourite line f the episode was when Cassie said to Jal "I've already had my pain, yours is in the post" Couldn't stop laughing yet it was still quite dark.

    I don't think Chris and Jal came out of no where, I mean last seasons Chris episode showed there friendship/relationship, I really like both characters and think they go well together. Jals crazy, up for a laugh side was a nice touch. Angie's appearence was really only to show Chris that he loves Jal, though Angie was great last season, I'm glad shes gone. Jal being pregnant was a shock, at first I was like, thats stupid, but then I thought, they'll do it in true Skins style, so I warmed to the idea.

    Chris was funny throughout but we still saw that pain that we saw in his episode in season 1, the counsellor was so funny, I saw her in the mini episodes and was glad to see her make a main episode appearence. Though I loved the scene when Cassie slapped Sid, I was a bit confused as to why Michelle was let off the hook, hopefully her and Cassie will have words soon. The Sketch/Anwar/Maxxie thing was hilarious, strange that Anwar didn't know but it was funny none the less.

    Tony saying he's going to get everything back was a good speech, I liked the swimming pool scene, it was funny yet, revealing at the same time. So it really was another excellent episode of Skins. Next week is Tony central, Effy appears which is good as I've missed her since episode. I have no doubt that I'll enjoy it but I still can't wait for Cassie's episode!moreless

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  • Great

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    By PabloExobar, Apr 10, 2008 Report Abuse
    Probably not as great as everyone makes it up to be, but still much better than Chris' first season effort. In general I can say that the second season of this show is a huge improvement as far as storylines and execution goes. Though there are still some silly stuff(Sketch)wandering around, if you look at it as a whole, it's great.

    This episode is like that too. On a whole, great. But if you analyse it bit by bit... well it's not flawless. The Cassie scenes were awfully bizarre, and just really out there. The writers like writing scenes like that, but I don't think they should. It's a bit out of place after a hardcore party scene.

    My favourite part of this episode was the part where Anwar and Maxxie look in the mirror together. Hilarious. But my question is. Is this it? This is how they end the dramatic build up to Sketchs character? To simply have her dumped such a comical way? Hmm. Oh well, Chris was in the main focus and his story is a bit clich(homeless -> girl makes him succesful -> screws up -> homeless -> last moment, girl comes back.

    Happened in tons of movies, tv shows, but the way it all played out was really well done so it's not a big deal.

    Great episode.moreless

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  • After being expelled, convinced by Jal, Chris gets a job or two. And after she starts letting her hair down a bit he sits up and really starts to take noticemoreless

    8.2
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    By funkyfresh5, Mar 29, 2008 Report Abuse
    A bit of a strange episode in my opinion. It was good to see more of Chris, Jal and Cassie, 3 characters who we've barely seen so far this series. However, the way in which the episode was written it felt like we're not going to see much more of them (Chris and Jal at least) again. The episode was so rushed, seeming to cram at least a good few weeks worth of events into one episode. The episode started off well but after the club bits, it seemed to go downhill from there. There were so many episode threads being either continued/ started/ ended in the one episode that none of them were really concentrated on. TBH it felt like there was at least 2 episodes worth of material in the one hour.

    Things I liked:

    Chris and Jal's bet/deal. It was a really good idea and it made for some great material especially in the club with Jal stealing that guy's hat!
    Cassie's return- was good to see her again (but see below)
    Jal and Chri's hook-up- I think they actually make quite a sweet couple and are easier to take than Michelle and Sid
    Cassie telling everybody that Sid and Michelle are *u*king- priceless moment, but poor Tony!
    Jal's reaction to Michelle and Sid- telling it like it is
    Anwar's transformation into Maxxie- I love how until pointed out explicitly to him, Anwar didn't relaise what Sketch was doing
    Tony's swimming lesson- unbelievably cute and really heartwarming
    Angie coming back- nice to see some closure to this plot (but see below)
    The reappearence of the careers teacher from the Unseen Skins of last year. She was funny!

    Things I didn't like:

    The rushed plot- not enough time was spent on key storylines and we rushed through Jal and Chris' relationship without seeing any real development. And considering how the episode ended (which will almost certainly lead into Jal's episode if she gets one) it's a shame we didn't
    Anwar's quick and swift dumping of Sketch- again not enough time spent on this How annoying was that colleague of Chris'??! Cassie's change in behaviour- what happened to the swet girl we all know and love?? Now I can feel her pain sure but she was completely cruel to Chris and Jal
    Where is the girl bonding?- Jal would most certainly try and help Cassie through her time in need and there was none of this
    Angie's change in behaviour- again she was hardly very considerate of Chris or Jal's feelings which doesn't seem like her. Plus she looks awful with that haircut.
    The weird jerky camera cuts on this episode, made the episode look very shoddy in places.

    Tony's episode next week and it should be good. From the preview Effy will be back as well.moreless

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    • This episode is directed by Harry Enfield who also plays Jim, Tony's dad. Edit
    • Chris has his C.V. written on a cigarette packet. Edit
    • Goof: When Tony and Chris are at the swimming pool talking, the number and place of bites out of Tony's sandwich change continually. Edit

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    • Effy does not appear in this episode. Edit
    • Siwan Morris reprises her role as Angie in this episode. Edit
    • This episode focuses on the character Chris, and is named for him. Edit

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    • Chris: Money, it’s just bits of paper or numbers on a screen isn’t it really. But these walls they exist. If you can imagine memories happening in them than that’s real isn’t it? I just, I want you to imagine dying. Alright I know that sounds weird but just, you’re really old and you’re in your bed and you’re remembering your life. Your daughter’s first birthday. Shagging on a Sunday afternoon. Skinning up in the garden. With the kids. Alright when you do that, is this the house that you see in all those memories? Cause if it is than a few bits of paper here or there don’t really seem to matter. Edit
    • (Chris is at a job interview) Interviewer: Your CV, it's unusual. We don't get many written on cigarette packets. Chris: I like to recycle. Interviewer: By a few of your GCSE subjects you put a question mark? Chris: I wasn't sure if they counted. Interviewer: Why not? Chris: Because I achieved fail grades. Interviewer: I see... So, I'm looking for a trainee, somebody good with people. A talker. Edit
    • Chris: Thanks for coming. (Jal holds up a piece of paper that says 'Yes' on it). Chris: OK. I've been thinking about why I alway f*ck everything up for myself. And this is the best way I can explain. (Chris with a posterboard turns a page). Chris: This is how it started for me. It was good. (Chris turns another page). Chris: Then it started going wrong. (Chris turns another page). Chris: Then someone else escaped. The gravity holding us together was gone. We're floating in space. (Chris turns another two pages). Chris: It's kind easy when you've got nothing. Cause when you've got nothing, nothing can be taken away from you. But I don't want nothing anymore. Edit

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