Euphoria has been accused of ripping off British drama Skins.
The American show was labelled groundbreaking for its portrayal of teenage drug use, sex and abuse when it launched in 2019, with fans currently watching the long-awaited third season.
Yet before Euphoria came to light and launched the careers of the likes of Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, Brits had enjoyed similar storylines with the 2007 drama, Skins.
Skins followed the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol, England, through the two years of sixth form, and explored issues such as mental illness, sexuality, substance abuse and bullying.
The series, which ran for
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