To talk about "Degrassi" is to talk about a whole universe of shows, spanning several decades and countless cast changes. The best known version is probably "Degrassi: The Next Generation," which ran from 2000 to 2015 and launched the careers of Drake, Nina Dobrev, and many others. The simplicity of the premise is one thing that sets it apart. It's not about a particularly unique location or group of people, nor does anyone have superpowers or a magical destiny. It simply follows the comings and goings of teens living in a particular neighborhood in Toronto. Along the way, the show has often broken ground in terms of addressing hot-button social issues and realistic challenges for teens of each generation.
