The first episode of Skam ’s final season, (You Hate Hanging Out With Us), centers on Sana Bakkoush as she navigates the friction between her Muslim identity and the hedonistic culture of her peers. Episode Highlights

Should I focus more on relationship development or the russebuss drama for the next post?

We see the "boy squad" helping Isak and Even move into their new apartment, while the "girl squad" assists Noora in moving back into the Kollektivet.

The episode opens with Sana on a bus, where a judgmental look from a stranger and a prayer app notification immediately highlight the daily tension she faces. Later, she is offered pepperoni pizza by Eva—who quickly corrects herself to offer beef—which Sana still has to pick toppings off of to ensure it's permissible.

Sana meets Elias’s friends, including Yousef Acar. The episode sets up their future dynamic when Sana is later interrupted while trying to find a quiet space to pray at a party. Key Themes

Sana struggles to attend mosque events while also keeping up with the social demands of her friend group.