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Skin

  • Episode aired Oct 18, 2005
  • TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
8.5K
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Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki in Supernatural (2005)
Supernatural: Skin
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A serial killer shape-shifter adopts the likeness of Sam's college buddy to commit a gruesome murder. When the brothers investigate, the being "borrows" Dean's form to continue the killing s... Read allA serial killer shape-shifter adopts the likeness of Sam's college buddy to commit a gruesome murder. When the brothers investigate, the being "borrows" Dean's form to continue the killing spree.A serial killer shape-shifter adopts the likeness of Sam's college buddy to commit a gruesome murder. When the brothers investigate, the being "borrows" Dean's form to continue the killing spree.

  • Director
    • Robert Duncan McNeill
  • Writers
    • Eric Kripke
    • John Shiban
    • Sera Gamble
  • Stars
    • Jared Padalecki
    • Jensen Ackles
    • Amy Grabow
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    8.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Duncan McNeill
    • Writers
      • Eric Kripke
      • John Shiban
      • Sera Gamble
    • Stars
      • Jared Padalecki
      • Jensen Ackles
      • Amy Grabow
    • 15User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Amy Grabow
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    • Rebecca Warren
    Peter Shinkoda
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    Shiraine Haas-Blake
    Shiraine Haas-Blake
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    • Zach Warren
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    10NightmareOnElmStreetFan

    When Supernatural used to be Supernatural visually scary and bad-ass not like is now days a total joke. "Skin" is my favorite episode

    I miss years 2005 till 2007 i miss this years when I was in high school those were times back than. Paul Walker was alive my mom was alive and this show from Season 1 - 5 was incredible. First Season of Supernatural is great absolutely great.

    Two brothers Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) travel cross country, desperately searching for their missing father while traveling on the road they are fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth.

    The first season was about Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles no one else, they were the main stars and Eric Kripke produced and developed the first 5 seasons until Sera Gamble took over as a showrunner and ruined it after Season 6.

    Season 1 is my favorite show that I still watch it today now 14 years ago the actors were beautiful now days they are ugly and old and abolutely joke I am really tierd of Misha Collins as Castiel an angel who sucks at acting or Crowley who is a terrible villian. Or relegious show now which is a total joke.

    Skin is as bad-ass episode and my favorite episode of all time. Sam's friend from college Zach Warren (Aleks Holtz) is acussed of a murder of his gf and Sam and Dean travel to St. Louis, Missouri, to investigate the typical doppelganger case and help Sam's friend and his sister Rebecca Warren (Amy Grabow). I miss when sam and Dean cross travel trough country. I miss after my mom died I travel with my dad crosscountry too just like Sam did with his brother Dean. Sam Winchester was absolutely my favorite character.

    That is one of the reasons why Friday the 13th (2009) reboot from Jared Padalecki is my favorite horror slasher flick and my fav and why I put it above the original Friday the 13th.

    Great acting performence from Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles and Amy Grabow. I used to tavel cross country with my dad like Sam and Dean did I really miss 14 years back I will never get those years back.

    Supernatural fans check out the first Season Episodes: Skin, Wendigo, Hook Man and Bloody Mary are my favorite episodes in season 1 from Supernatutal.
    2TurnerburnB42L8

    Deja Vu

    Geez! I am really trying to get into this show. The plot is intriguing but so far with S1 E6, I am losing endurance. This show is so cliche and predictable. Running from town to town with funds from who knows how? Showing up 400 miles later no worse for wear. Same predictable co-star opposite, small frame eye candy doll in distress. And the brothers, posing as this or that to unwitting authorities, too dense and naive to crosscheck their story. Hello! These guys are too young for just about every impersonation! You ask too much of the viewer with "temporary suspension of disbelief" Designed for the "mind on hold" viewers curious about the paranormal.
    8fernandoschiavi

    "Skin" delves into themes of identity and deception through the lens of a shapeshifter, exploring psychological tension through physical transformation

    "Skin," the sixth episode of Supernatural's first season, created by Eric Kripke and directed by Robert Duncan McNeill, is a gripping installment that delves into themes of identity and deception through the lens of a shapeshifter. This episode effectively explores the complexities within Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester's (Jensen Ackles) relationship while introducing a terrifying monster-of-the-week narrative.

    The narrative begins with Zach Warren, one of Sam's college friends, being accused of murdering his girlfriend. As Sam investigates this crime to clear Zach's name, he discovers that they are dealing with a shapeshifter capable of assuming human forms perfectly. The shifter targets Rebecca Waring, another friend from Sam's past at Stanford University. The brothers soon realize that this entity can mimic anyone it desires-most disturbingly when it takes on Dean's appearance to torment both Rebecca and Sam.

    Robert Duncan McNeill's direction skillfully captures both tension and emotional depth throughout the episode. The cinematography enhances suspenseful moments-such as when characters confront their doubles in dark environments-while also highlighting comedic elements like Dean's reactions to being impersonated by the shifter. However, some critics argue that certain plot points feel rushed or confusing due to time jumps in the narrative.

    Jensen Ackles shines as Dean Winchester in this episode by portraying not only his usual bravado but also vulnerability as he grapples with being impersonated by an evil doppelganger. Jared Padalecki delivers strong performances as Sam confronts his past while supporting both their investigation into supernatural forces at play.

    Thematically, "Skin" explores themes of identity-highlighted through both physical transformations via shape-shifting and emotional shifts within characters-and brotherly love-emphasized by Dean's unwavering support for Sam despite misunderstandings caused by their doppelgangers. It introduces complex dynamics between humans who struggle with trust issues due to external manipulation.

    "Skin" is notable for its exploration of psychological tension through physical transformation-a metaphor for internal conflicts faced by characters throughout Supernatural. This theme resonates deeply across various episodes where identity crises are central plot points-a testament to how effectively this series intertwines horror tropes with deeper character analysis over its fifteen-season run.
    9shwetafabm

    Shifter

    One of the more creepy, dark episodes. It's an easy view and goes more into the character of Dean which has pretty much just been the comedic relief till now. The cgi was bad tho.
    8injury-65447

    Hi Brother! Oh... Bother

    I did enjoy this one, even though the idea of a shapeshifter isn't very original. It was Still a fun episode.

    I have to commend the visual effects here. I thought the transformation "shedding" scene was great, grotesque and unsettling body horror. Also the piles of festering goop. I watch a lot of these types of shows and I felt grossed out by it. This gives the episode more points.

    Seeing Dean shirtless definitely doesn't hurt either.

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    • Trivia
      Jensen Ackles appears shirtless in this episode. This was devised by Eric Kripke to meet the overwhelming number of requests he was receiving from fans for Ackles to appear wearing less clothes.
    • Goofs
      The email Sam receives from Rebecca puts the date of the episode in early December. However, later in the episode Dean complains about their having to be up at 5:30 in the morning, even though it is completely light outside. If it were actually December, the sun would not have risen yet.
    • Quotes

      Dean Winchester: That better be you Sam and not that freak of nature!

    • Connections
      References Star Trek (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
      Written by Doug Ingle

      Performed by Iron Butterfly

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros. Television
      • Wonderland Sound and Vision
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      • 42m
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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