''Skam Italia'' (often stylized as ''SKAM Italia'') is an Italian

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television series based on the Norwegian television series '' Skam''. The series first aired on 23 March 2018 on

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Plot

The series follows the daily lives of students at the Liceo J.F. Kennedy in

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as they deal with typical issues of adolescence. Each season follows a different protagonist and centers on topics such as relationship insecurities,

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, mental illness,

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, and

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. During the series'

run, clips were uploaded in real time. After the series'

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revival in season 4, episodes premiered in their entirety.

Cast and characters

Central characters

Main characters

Recurring and guest characters

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2018)

The season focuses on Eva Brighi, a teenage girl who struggles with trusting her boyfriend, Giovanni, her former best friend's ex-boyfriend. She eventually finds new friends in Eleonora, Federica, Sana, and Silvia.

Season 2 (2018)

The season broke from the traditional ''Skam'' order of central characters, instead centering on Martino Rametta, a

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gay teenager. He quickly finds himself falling in love with Niccolò, who struggles with

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and a tenuous family situation.

Season 3 (2019)

The season focuses on Eleonora Sava, who prides herself on being independent and wise beyond her years. However, her confidence is threatened when she has to face her romantic feelings for Edoardo, a popular boy at school, and is the victim of

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Season 4 (2020)

The season focuses on Sana Allagui, a Muslim-Italian girl, who struggles to balance her faith and her friendships, and develops feelings for her brother's best friend, Malik, a non-Muslim.

Season 5 (2022)

The season focuses on Elia Santini, who struggles with toxic masculinity and

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, stemming from his

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. He finds himself drawn to classmate Viola, who also struggles with intimacy after being groomed by a teacher at their school.

Season 6 (2024)

The season focuses on Asia Giovannelli, who struggles with

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and the pressures of school. She and her friend group, "The Rebels", are challenged by the arrival of new students at their school.

Production

In October 2017, it was announced that the Norwegian

television series '' Skam'' (2015–2017) would be remade in several European countries, including Italy. After being renewed for a second season, it was revealed that the Italian series would follow a different order from the Norwegian series, with the second season focusing on Martino.

Release

The first season, which was directed by , was released on

on 23 March 2018. The series was renewed for a second season on 11 June 2018, and its first episode was released on 12 October 2018. The first episode of the third season was released on 15 May 2019. On 7 August 2019, the series was cancelled by TIMvision after three seasons. However, it was picked up for a fourth season by

on 19 December 2019. Netflix acquired the rights to distribute the first three seasons on 1 January 2020, and the fourth season was released on the platform on 15 May 2020. Netflix announced that the series had been renewed for a fifth season on 14 June 2021. The trailer was released on 24 August 2022, and the season was released on Netflix on 1 September 2022. The entire sixth season was released on 18 January 2024.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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