『A Youthful Journey of Confusion and Growth, Moving Beyond Borderline Personality Disorder Toward True Love』
🎥 Series Overview
🎬 Title: Skam España (2018)
🌍 Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
🎞️ Genre: Teen Drama / Coming-of-Age / Psychological / Queer
🗓️ Production & Broadcast: Movistar+, 4 Seasons
📺 Platform: Movistar+
👩💼 Cast: Irene Ferreiro – Cris
Tamara Luz Ronchese – Joana Bianchi
🧩 Story Deep Dive (Spoilers)
🌫️ Unexpected Attraction and Identity Confusion
The meeting between Cris and Joana triggers an unexpected whirlwind of emotions in Cris, shaking her preconceived notions about her life and identity.
- The Transformation of Party Girl Cris: In Season 1, Cris is portrayed as impulsive, social, and someone who avoids deep connections. But when she meets the mysterious, artistic Joana who transfers to their school, Cris is powerfully drawn to her and begins to realize her bisexual identity. For Cris, Joana is not just a fleeting curiosity but someone who awakens the feeling of true love.
- Joana’s Defensive Attitude: At first, Joana approaches the relationship cautiously. Even after kissing Cris, she does not break up with her boyfriend, showing an inconsistent attitude. This confuses Cris but also makes Joana seem mysterious and intensely captivating.
🔥 Inspired by her friends’ support and by Lucas’s brave coming out, Cris decides she can no longer hide her feelings. The scene in which she comes out to her friends emphasizes the importance of friendship and support, showing that their journey is not just about romance but also about self-discovery.
🧩 Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the Test of Love
The relationship between Cris and Joana faces a real and difficult challenge due to Joana’s mental health struggles, which demand deep understanding and commitment.
- Joana’s Secret: Joana confides in Cris that she suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), which causes her to experience an intense fear of abandonment and impulsive emotional swings.
- BPD and Relationship Conflict: Joana’s BPD repeatedly creates crises in their relationship. Cris’s minor actions (such as going to a party) are interpreted by Joana as signs of abandonment, leading to her pushing Cris away or having emotional outbursts. These moments realistically depict both the suffering of those living with BPD and the challenges their partners must face.
Amid these struggles, Cris matures greatly. She becomes more than just a teenager in love—she learns responsibility, patience, and the effort to truly understand. Rather than romanticizing the idea that love can cure illness, Cris learns to accept Joana herself and her struggles as they are.
🌈 A Mature Queer Narrative and Mental Health Spotlight
The “Crisana” storyline of Cris and Joana is one of the key reasons why Skam España is praised for successfully localizing and expanding upon the original narrative.
- A Realistic Portrayal of Queer Youth: Their story does not treat queer identity as the main source of conflict. Instead, it naturally intertwines with broader themes of adolescence, growth, and mental health struggles. Cris is portrayed not as a lesbian but as bisexual, contributing to a more diverse representation of the queer spectrum.
- A Genuine Approach to BPD: Skam España does not use Joana’s BPD as a mere dramatic device. With the guidance of professionals, it portrays the condition with accuracy and empathy, emphasizing that her actions are not simply “crazy” but symptoms of an illness that requires treatment and understanding.
🎥 Love Is Understanding
At the end of Season 2, Cris promises Joana her ongoing commitment and vows to face therapy together with her. This embodies the essence of SKAM’s core message, "Alt er love (Everything is love)," in the most mature way. Their relationship serves as a model of true love that endures hardship and of a partner’s responsible attitude toward mental health.
🎯 Personal Rating
💕 Intimacy Level: ♥
⭐ Rating: ★★★★
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