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The Canadian teen drama Degrassi: Next Generation is the best display of teenage struggles and life outside of the classroom in a television series.
It is the best and most influential out of the franchise, including its precursor and its successor, Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi: Next Class.
The show takes place on De Grassi Street at Degrassi Community School, where students ages 14 to 18 go through trials comparable to those of the real world. The show also emulates peak early 2000s fashion trends.
The series dives head-on into social issues that were rarely discussed in the era. Conversations involving racism, sexuality, sexual assault, substance abuse, and abortion are covered throughout the series, exposing the youth to the seriousness of such issues.
Viewers will find that the 14 seasons will fly by due to the storylines. Fans also will see the characters grow up as each season progresses, eventually developing an emotional attachment to them.
Overall, Degrassi: Next Generation is one of the best teen dramas of this era and it definitely deserves a watch.
