The show is geared towards teenagers but I feel would be appreciated by adults of any age. Thought provoking and emotional, each season takes you on a journey through one characters point of view, each season being a different character. It's not a typical teenage angst approach but a more intelligent, in depth, gripping drama on the realities of the world we live in today and how the characters navigate through them. Some topics covered are relationships, racism, sexual assault, bullying, homosexuality, mental illness, learning to become true to oneself and the courage it takes in getting there. The cinematography pulls you in each moment along with the music...the music is excellent. It has superb writing, characters and incredibly impressive actors for being so young. I can't recommend this show enough. I heard there's an American version in the works. If that's true, not quite sure I want to watch it. It's going to be incredibly tough to even come close to the original.

It's a Norwegian TV show made for teenagers in Norway...just about average teenagers struggling with daily life problems, nothing more fancy than that...as life is difficult enough already. It was never advertised...teens had to find it themselves on the internet...as a hidden secret no adults knew about. And it's geoblocked...Norway only...so U have to struggle a bit to find the subtitled versions made of fans. A lot of work then...BUT IT'S WORTH IT :) This is by far the best TV show made on this planet so far.No kidding, it will change your life forever and for the better. Not only for teens, but ALL ages :) Still reading??? What the hell is wrong with you? Google drive is your best friend, so stop everything, and start the hard work :) Life is now, and not long enough to miss this masterpiece :)If still in any doubt, check this stories here from viewers around the world: http://www.thankyouskam.com Have fun, and enjoy :)

This series is extremely well written and well acted. It is a completely new format (mainly for the Norwegian audience) as they cam follow it in real time, with mini-clips (adding up to an episode by the end of the week) live instagram posts, texts, snapchat-photos and facebook-updates. The series is progressive and very authentic from a Scandinavian (perhaps even European?) point of view. Its is some kind of cultural heritage of our time. I strongly recommend watching this series!

I just love Skam. And I am not alone. Despite being in Norwegian, the show has managed to draw viewers around the world. The target group were initially Norwegian teenage girls, but Skam also has its share of adult fans. Actually, you don't have to be a teenager, Norwegian or Scandinavian to appreciate Skam.Here are some of the reasons that I love this series: Skam has a tight and well written storyline, as well as lovely, believable faulty characters, that really evolve during their own seasons. The shifting point of view makes us realize that "everyone fights a battle you know nothing about". The show has good, realistic dialogues, fantastic acting and beautiful high-impact visual scenes, we get close to the characters, also visually. At times it is as if we are them, and feel what they feel. The music is great, and fits the scenes perfectly. Skam is playful when it comes to genre and style, it has a mix of realism, drama and comedy, and it works.The series tackles important issues for the target group and the whole modern society, in a smart, straightforward and not admonishing manner. The issues the show tackles, from Islamophobia and homophobia to date rape, eating disorders and mental illness, feel authentic because they are presented earnestly. The show mirrors all of us, and lets us look at our own hidden fears and prejudices in a clever way.The fact that we can follow the characters in real time is also fantastic. Skam is pioneering in the way that clips are posted in real time online, as if its characters truly exist. Fans can interact with their favorite Skam characters on Facebook or Instagram. A new clip, Message or Insta can come anytime during the night or day. This also makes the show highly addictive. I also love the show because of all the lovely easter eggs, "messages" to fans and references to literature, movies, music, religion and philosophy that it provides.And finally there is the one thing that makes this show the best. It aims to reduce the kids' shame, and it uses humor to show that we all are human, we make mistakes. And it's OK.