If you loved
SKAM Italia
Ludovico Bessegato · Series · 2018
What hooked you in SKAM Italia was the raw, intimate navigation of modern identity through the lens of digital connection.
Start with the source
The source
SKAM
Julie Andem · Series · 2015
Adaptation
SKAM France
Julie Andem · Series · 2018
Adaptation
DRUCK
Julie Andem · Series · 2018
Books on the same thread
Criss Cross
Lynne Rae Perkins · Book · 2010
Much like SKAM Italia, this story captures the quiet, transformative moments of adolescence where friendship and self-discovery define the messy, realistic process of growing into your own person.
Beneath a Scarlet Sky
Mark T. Sullivan · Book · 2018
The high-stakes emotional intensity found in SKAM Italia transitions here into a historical setting, exploring how young people maintain their moral compass and personal identity during turbulent times.
First Date
R.L. Stine · Book · 2006
If the tension of navigating social dynamics in SKAM Italia resonated with you, this thriller mirrors that feeling of vulnerability while adding a darker layer to teenage dating experiences.
Modern Romance
Aziz Ansari, Eric Klinenberg · Book · 2016
This deep dive into the sociology of modern courtship explains the very digital landscape that shapes the characters in SKAM Italia, providing context to the complexities of modern love.
Films on the same thread
Boys
Mischa Kamp · Film · 2014
This film captures the same delicate, authentic exploration of first love and self-discovery that made the central relationships in SKAM Italia feel so grounded and deeply human.
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
Simon’s journey mirrors the digital-first romance of SKAM Italia, focusing on the anxiety of coming out and the transformative power of finding a connection through an anonymous online outlet.
My Fault: London
Film · 2025
The intense, complicated romantic dynamics and family secrets that drive the drama in SKAM Italia are present here, focusing on the friction of new relationships within a changing household.
Anonymously Yours
María Torres · Film · 2021
This film perfectly captures the essence of SKAM Italia by centering on digital communication and the confusion of online identity when a casual text turns into a real-life connection.
Podcasts on the same thread
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Shawn Johnson + Andrew East · Podcast · 2026
If you valued the raw vulnerability displayed by characters in SKAM Italia, you will appreciate how this podcast strips away public personas to reveal the messy reality of partnership.
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Podcast
This podcast echoes the lively, unfiltered group dynamics of the friend circles in SKAM Italia, focusing on how youth culture and contemporary issues shape the way friends talk today.
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Common questions
Is SKAM Italia an original series or a remake?
SKAM Italia is an adaptation of the original Norwegian series titled SKAM, which premiered in 2015. Like other international versions such as SKAM France and DRUCK, it follows the format of the original show while focusing on the lives of millennials experiencing first love and identity discovery.
How does SKAM Italia compare to SKAM France or DRUCK?
SKAM Italia, SKAM France, and DRUCK are all regional adaptations of the original 2015 Norwegian series SKAM. While each production features different casts and cultural settings, they all utilize the same storytelling format, incorporating texts, chats, and social media posts to explore the experiences of teenagers.
What order should I watch the different versions of SKAM in?
There is no required viewing order for the various adaptations of SKAM. You can watch SKAM Italia, SKAM France, or DRUCK independently of one another. Each series is a standalone adaptation of the original 2015 Norwegian show and focuses on the unique experiences of its specific local cast.
Does SKAM Italia use the same storytelling format as the original SKAM?
Yes, SKAM Italia follows the specific storytelling format established by the 2015 original series SKAM. The show depicts the lives of millennials through a mix of traditional drama scenes and digital interactions, including text messages, online chats, and social media posts to reveal emerging identities and first love.