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The Final Degrassi
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I'm done... I'm done! I just recently finished watching the last of the original Degrassi. I hoped Degrassi High would have continued until they graduated, but all good things must end. Before 90210, there was Degrassi Junior High, no holds barred. The first season, launched January 18th, 1987, tackled such subjects as lesbianism, teenage pregnancy, adoption, etc. For those that don't know, Degrassi Junior High was shown on Canadian television, which allowed controversial subject matter. American television has a long way to go if Canada's not afraid to educate their teens the way they do. I truly loved this series and thought the newer Degrassi: The Next Generation wouldn't live up to the original, but I was wrong. Degrassi: TNG surpasses the original in subject matter and story development. I just recently watched season 4 and I can't wait to continue with the next season. I look back and reflect on what gave me the inspiration to write short stories the way I did when I was younger and after watching a couple of seasons of Degrassi Junior High, it all became clear. I use to catch episodes of Degrassi Junior High through PBS on a channel that wasn't the clearest, but watchable. If you haven't watched the show before, I must warn you, the original series is dated and may seem corny to you. However, if you want a show that mirrors today, then Degrassi: The Next Generation is a show for you. |
Filed under: Tv on October 02, 2007