Review: Skins - Cook

Cook is in trouble and this time it's serious. Following on from his "one-sided" fight from last week, he is arrested. As part of his bail conditions he is fitted with an electronic tag, set a curfew and ordered to live with his mother. Not only do we get to meet her and but also his little brother.

Throughout the the episode, Cook seems conflicted; keeping up his tough guy routine, possible guilt over his involvement in Sophia's death, his feelings for Effy and jealously of Freddie. We get to see a softer side of him in his scenes with his brother and Naomi. She tells him everything that came out from last week's episode.


There's a moment where Cook realises that his actions have consequences as he sees the influence he has over his brother. He opens up a little with Naomi but the real telling scene is with his lawyer, where he lets it all out.

It was good to see another side to Cook and it kind of made him more likeable. Part of the problem I had with his character last season was that I found him too one-dimensional. We also get a little peak into his relationship with his mother.

I don't want to use the word redemption but he grows up a bit towards the end of the episode, taking responsibility for his actions and surprisingly for Naomi's. It's a real character growth and I hope it's not the last we see of him this season.

Next week's episode is all about Katie.