Degrassi. Never has such an alliterative word inspired so much excitement in me. I have officially become wildly obsessed with a little Canadian phenomenon called "Degrassi: The Next Generation." "Degrassi" is a drama centered around students at Degrassi High in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The show's creators tackle real and hard-hitting issues such as homosexuality, teen pregnancy, STDs, school shootings, rape, drugs, mental illness and alcoholism with aplomb and without whitewash. One of the reasons I love it is the actors, who are of high school age and aren't all beautiful (unlike "90210" or "Saved By The Bell"). Plus the multiple storylines and characters ensure that each show is different and interesting.
What's more, as soon as I began declaring my love for the show, other fans came out of the woodwork. Who knew so many people loved this show??
Here's the latest cast!
Now that I feel like I've written a book report, I'll close with saying that you should catch this show on The N on Fridays and on Sundays on WPIX or My9 or whatever that station is called now. On second thought, it might just air in NYC on Sundays... regardless, find it on your TV and WATCH IT.
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