Let's take a look at 5 of the best, and 5 of the worst. ", Stefan Brogren started playing Archie "Snake" Simpson on "Degrassi Junior High," and he returned as Mr. Simpson media-immersion teacher, Emma's stepdad, and the eventual principal of Degrassi Community School on "Degrassi: The Next Generation.". "Degrassi: The Next Generation" was a popular Canadian teen series that ran for 14 seasons. Thanks to this, J.T. Ashley does have a significant character arc over her time on "Degrassi." Emma and Spinner's relationship is one that is probably the most controversial and hated in Degrassi history, and that is because these two had no relationship before their sudden romance took off in The Next Generation's ninth season. The show tried so hard to get us to sympathize with him and love him, but he never thought he was in the wrong and acted entitled to everything. Personally I found Not all submissions were from Community users. Manny's fierce independence and willingness to always go for things she wants is inspiring and fits her lofty ambitions of becoming a singer, which later transitions into dreams of becoming an actress. If I missed anything, trust me. "Production would break the scripts down, and we would shoot four episodes at the same time," Schuyler said. For more information, please see our Easily one of the more annoying characters because she brought nothing to the show. They added a lot to the series. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram under the handle: @herpfiction. Which makes it hilarious that he wanted to give Yick love advice. He consistently shamed his boyfriend for being bisexual, pressured Zo to come out before she was ready, constantly ditched Maya, and was just an overall bad friend and boyfriend. Toby continues to fade into the background as seasons go on, which is likely because Toby never has much in the way of romantic relationships. Once Marco broke up with Ellie and came out to his friends, Ellie held some ill will against him. Obsessed with travel? (He was afraid the guard would recognize him.) These were the moments when writing this blog became a chore. Privacy Policy. Eventually, J.T. If they did it would probably involve her trying to eat her own weight in pizza. ", "I liked her throughout the first few seasons, but then she became an awful person. Though Ellie is one of the show's quieter characters, and her drama is a lot more introspective than most of the other high-schoolers, she is always a reliable friend and is there whenever she is needed. There were a few deaths on "Degrassi," but one of the most shocking happened on season 13, when Adam died in a texting-while-driving accident. Terri is regularly made fun of by her friends, especially Ashley and Paige, who would regularly remind her that she has never been in a relationship. Oh shit really?! "Next Generation" star Andrea Lewis, who played Hazel on the first six seasons, opened up about her time on the show in a 2013 blog post. The fledgling romance between Liberty and J.T. Ramblings of a bored, busy, crazy, frazzled, older housewife. This is Degrassi Junior High/High seen through my eyes. ", "I hated how Paige acted like their relationship never even happened. Spinner had a vast journey over the show's run, first being the school's bad boy in rather desperate need of reigning in. RELATED: 22 Crazy Secrets About The Making of Degrassi. Ah yes, the companion blog to Degrassi Junior High Reviewed. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I'd say that's awful. Hi there and welcome to my little corner of the Degrassi Universe in the far side of interwebs. April 6, 2015 by Degrassi Guy 8 Comments. Liberty also struggles with her diagnosis of dyscalculia, though she never let it stop her from achieving her academic goals. "It was definitely strange for all of us to kind of have to say goodbye to the character, Adam, strange just even for me not to have that being brought up," he said. Having them both appear in The Next Generation and start up their romance again was wonderful, but it would have been nice if Degrassi had of kept it that way. "We sifted in the new characters in subplots and you're doing that for many reasons: One is to see if it resonates with the audience, and one is to see if the cast is actually up to it because you know, they're young actors," he said. After she got her ass kicked, she cut her shit out. https://degrassithenextgenerationreviewed.wordpress.com/. American filmmaker Kevin Smith, known for his "Jay and Silent Bob" franchise, appeared as himself on season four episodes 21 and 22 alongside his frequent screen partner Jason Mewes. You betcha. While Spinner reacts very negatively to Marco's coming out, the rest of his friends are really supportive, and Spinner eventually comes around. In many ways, Terri feels like one of the most relatable characters in the show, and her shy nature makes her genuinely fascinating. IMPORTANT NOTE: I, Kelly Martinez, do not necessarily endorse all of these opinions. This romance is a very well-received and beloved one, and it's clear that Snake and Spike (who still call each other these ridiculous nicknames, even as married adults) are totally meant to be. Its a shame it took something huge like that to make it happen. Lenny Luthor, Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. Jason Cox was only guilty of being the worst actor on the show. Sure, those traits make her a pretty obnoxious and needy presence in the halls of Degrassi, but Liberty has an undeniable fearlessness that twists her nerdy persona on its head and makes her something truly special. The show became an international sensation for its refreshing approach to teen issues, although the long-running franchise last appeared with Netflix's "Degrassi: Next Class," which ended in 2017. Putting them in what order is the hard part. But then when Barb, her best friend, was killed while Nancy was off having sex with Steve, she was back to her old self like a week later. Drake starred on the series for eight seasons before making it big as a rapper. Alex could be annoying as hell too, another good pick Andrew. During "Time Stands Still," Spinner implicates Jimmy in the prank that leads Rick to bring a gun to school and ultimately shoot Jimmy, leaving him paralyzed and unable to walk. Her dream even comes true in the amazing TV movie "Degrassi Goes Hollywood," as Manny nabs a lead role in a musical and spends the rest of her days happily in Los Angeles. Edit: Check out my new blog Degrassi The Next Generation Reviewed. In our last moments with Sean, he says goodbye to Emma before heading out to Afghanistan. The groundbreaking show is one of the longest-running teen shows in history and faced difficult and real issues teenagers faced head-on, tackling heavy subjects like catfishing as early as 2001. Reminder that I, Kelly Martinez, do not necessarily endorse all of these submissions!! Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. His departure made the actress question her position on the show moving forward. "It's not really a criticism of it but sort of a joke about it. That's not all, though, as Spinner ultimately marries Emma (Miriam McDonald) in Season 9. ", "Adam deserved a better ending. But we finally got the answer why she was like this. To help ensure the portrayal was as accurate as possible, the show consulted with GLAAD on scripts for the groundbreaking two-part coming-out episode, "My Body Is A Cage.". He just loved picking on one Joey Jeremiah and tormented him daily. And taking the top spot is none other than Arthur. Cookie Notice There are plenty of opportunities for Toby to get back into the limelight at Degrassi Community School, especially after his friend Rick (Ephraim Ellis) became a school shooter and his best friend J.T. But these characters are the ones that always got on my last nerve. When they rebooted the series with "Degrassi: The Next Generation," they took steps to avoid this issue. Many instalments of the Degrassi franchise are praised for being ahead of their time, boldly dealing with controversial topics and educating their audiences in a progressive yet entertaining way. He once brought this mangy, smelly dog to school. Spike appeared in Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, and had some of the most memorable storylines, such as becoming pregnant with her daughter, Emma, at age fourteen. Jason cox in real life became a real scumbag, from robbery to murder outside a bar in Toronto. Spinner should have gotten stabbed instead of J.T. The first megastar most people think of is rapper Drake, or Aubrey Graham, who played Jimmy Brooks on "Degrassi. So sit back and get ready to reacquaint yourself with the beginning of the Degrassi Universe. Craig had quite a few relationships and was something of a ladies' man at Degrassi. Welcome to r/Degrassi! He posted a photo of a check for $8.25 with the caption, "Degrassi money still coming in don't sleeeeeeeep.". will always be one of the great romances in the show's history. Paige was a very intelligent student, but that doesn't mean that she didn't make her share of bad decisions. "We were very talkative, very friendly, very, we always laughed, and she came back in the room and she was quiet," he said. Degrassi fashion, fun, & general discussion! After that he got into a deep depression and started dressing like a pirate. But he payed for it big time when he contracted HIV. This Harpo Marx looking motherfucker was another one that really didnt bring nothing to the show. Well thats that. "Degrassi: The Next Generation" is actually part of a TV franchise that ran for nearly 40 years. When he comes out, Ellie could have easily been furious but is surprisingly warm, fully supporting Marco, and she is proud of him for embracing his life. ", "She used people and was just rude as hell throughout the entire season, but we were expected to feel bad for her because she was pregnant and lost the father. It is a joy to watch her romantic relationship with Sean (Daniel Clark) unfold, as it allows both characters to really mature. But instead of being phased off of the show, Fiona became one of the main characters through season 12. So of course Spike acted jealous as hell and even treated Liz like shit. ", She continued, "He took me aside and was like, 'I'm not coming back next season,' and I started bawling, and then we shot that scene.". the longest-running teen shows in history, HBO Max returns to "Degrassi" with a new series kicking off in 2023. Then there is Darcy (Shenae Grimes), who helps him redeem himself, and Jane (Paula Brancati), who he meets in the wake of his devastating testicular cancer diagnosis. Owen In The Next Generation's fifth season, Paige struck up a romance with her roommate, Alex Nunez. No I agree with you. Their friendship is one of the most iconic ones that Degrassi has to offer. EMMA NELSON AND SPINNER/GAVIN MASON (THE NEXT GENERATION) - WORST. Joey abandoned him and just left the store. I hate Claude most but at least he had the decency to off himself. Several famous musicians appeared as themselves on "Degrassi," including Natasha Bedingfield on season seven, Pete Wentz and Cassadee Pope in "Degrassi Goes Hollywood," and Keke Palmer on season 11. Paige also has a pretty major mean streak and is quick to share her very unsolicited opinions with anyone in earshot. He then starts a serious long-term relationship with Paige before hooking up with Manny in his next adventure. She got on my nerves so much that I stopped watching the show. Manny has one of Degrassi's most legendary moments of the entire show when she decides she is tired of being the cute girl. Poor Toby. Spinner (Shane Kippel) is one of the most developed characters in the series, appearing in well over 100 episodes. Degrassi Junior High/High was a show produced in Canada that showed the trials and tribulations of every day students. ", The actor continued, "We got up to about 10 pages before the car accident, and I looked over at her, and I'm like, 'Do you die?!' Everyone who has ever gone to school has known a Liberty Van Zandt - the kind of kid who would raise their hand for every single question, so you know they did their homework. 's life is on the rebound, and he even has a new girlfriend, Mia (Nina Dobrev), but is shockingly killed in a sudden and shocking stabbing. Maybe getting fired from the show some how turned him into a bad seed of the worst sort. Despite her friend's occasional cruelty, Terri is always supportive, reliable, and ready to offer a shoulder to cry on. New reviews at least once a week, some times maybe twice. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Vote 0 Related Topics Degrassi Teen Drama Drama series Television 0 comments New Add a Comment More posts you may like r/Degrassi Join 18 days ago I don't want to leave, I love it!'" Well he was a big fucking lame nerd, theres that. Still, it is just too difficult to forget all the negative ways he treats the people who care about him, even if he is going through some really heavy stuff. What can we say about Degrassis resident nerd that we havent heard before? Not interesting at all. Just the blog of an ordinary girl in an ordinary world. Or that one time You get the point. Terri was heavier than her friends, which gave her some serious body issues. ", The show was rebranded as simply "Degrassi," and season 10 spanned 44 episodes broken into two chapters: "Degrassi: The Boiling Point" and "Degrassi: The Breaking Point. The pair makes a heartbreaking decision when Liberty becomes pregnant at 15. "I just remember looking at her and giving her the biggest hug and being like, 'Are you kidding me? But they both suffered from popularity syndrome and Ashley grew up to be justjust terrible lmao. The next series reboot, "Degrassi: The Next Generation," came in 2000, followed by "Degrassi: Next Class" in 2016. Seriously, Alex is the AT&T of people. US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. Especially when he was bragging to Caitlin about going to Israel or Greece. Epitome Pictures. He was a geek right under Alex, Arthur and Scooter. One "Degrassi" director, Randall "RT" Thorne, confirmed that the cast had a lot of support from the production company, Epitome Pictures. The show realistically cast junior-high and high-school-aged actors, so many of the stars were relatively unknown before landing their roles. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform.
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