Whenever I look back to the time when the teen drama series Degrassi made its debut in the year 2001, I wonder how far it has come.
With a simple, yet beguiling storyline the series has made its intense impression on the minds of many.
By the way, does anyone of you have an idea from where has this terrific series emerged out?
Well, if not, then let me introduce you to the roots of this series origin.
It all started in the year 1979.
Yeah! I was expecting this weird expression on your face. But, before you jump on the foreground, telling me to ascertain the information, let me tell you confidently that I have jotted absolutely correct information.
Now, without any further interruptions, let me proceed.
Alright, so it was way back in the late 70s that Linda Schuyler, a former school teacher, and her partner Kit Hood created a teen drama Degrassi universe, in their production company named, Playing with Time.
Linda created three fictional series namely – The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and Degrassi High, which people did watch.
And this is how Degrassi emerged out, paving a way to almost the same story, which many of us now see online.
I am sure, for many, this would be complete new information, but that’s the reality!
Not only did the series embrace appreciations in media via favorable reviews from Entertainment Weekly, AfterElton.com, The New York Times, and many more but it also has been honored with a number of awards.
To everyone’s surprise, Degrassi has received over fifty awards so far, and that not only nationally, but internally; and it has also been nominated for many other awards as well that are for its tremendous production.
The series is running in its 11th season at present, and the cast list seems to be quite long, which indeed is expected.
Even after doling out about 263 episodes, there seems to be no stoppage in the production of the show.
No, it’s not that I want the series to wrap up, but it’s simply that I am quite amazed at its success; and equally elated too.
I wish the series to continue many years to come, so that we continue to enjoy the performance of Degrassi characters.
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Then watch the talented star Jake Epstein portraying this troubled teenager in the classic series Degrassi through a quick online streaming.
Perhaps, former Degrassi actress, Nina Dobrev has decided to be ignorant about this fact.
Well, that’s how Nina Dobrev, who once had couple of short stints in Degrassi, is celebrated among her devoted fans.
16-year-old Lyle O’Donohoe couldn’t believe his ears, when he heard the casting news that confirmed him a berth in the smash hit.
The heartthrob made his debut in the shoes of Jake Martin, just a few weeks ago. And recently, he talked about his Degrassi experience.


