They also looked amazing together. J.T. Jimmy is definitely one of the most popular kids in school but stands out for being progressive and open-minded. Joey Jeremiah. He was so annoying when Lucy was filming her epic feminist horror movie It Creeps. He was only tolerable after the bus crash. Most obnoxious fucks on Degrassi? Alex could be annoying as hell too, another good pick Andrew. The franchise is a pivotal landmark in Canadian history. And Bilyk said the creator pulled him to ask if he'd be OK staying on the show for another season. The episode didn't even air in the US until two years after it premiered in Canada. Degrassi fashion, fun, & general discussion! Even though he was giving her money for child support. Sean ends up fulfilling his goals, becoming an extremely mature and responsible young man who ends up joining the Canadian military. will always be one of the great romances in the show's history. Ill tell you why goddamn it!! WebMost annoying character from every class: Ashley or Terri. Marco Del Rossi is one of the most popular kids in school and happily dates Ellie in the second season of "Degrassi: The Next Generation." Once Marco broke up with Ellie and came out to his friends, Ellie held some ill will against him. The top then most annoying motherfuckers on Degrassi. Sav and Ms. Oh's relationship wasn't okay, and never should have happened. "He constantly thinks the world revolves around him. But we finally got the answer why she was like this. She had a strong personality and quickly became a fan-favorite. She is also never an especially warm sister to her stepbrother Toby and was never that big sister Toby could rely on. The two had an endearing bond, and a familial camaraderie. Honestly, I kept hoping she would get killed off so the show would improve. Drew should have been the father of Clare's baby, not Eli. Does Picards Starfleet Museum Still Exist In Star Trek Discovery? Although she said she appreciated the opportunity, she also said that apart from one major plotline, she felt like a "token dose of color or a glorified extra" on set. Drake starred on the series for eight seasons before making it big as a rapper. Lets see, she spread the rumor that Caitlin and Ms Avery were lesbians and that they were in some sort of lesbianiac relationship. It almost seems unfair to put Craig Manning (Jake Epstein) at the bottom of the list, but that speaks both to just how many problems he caused so many people at Degrassi Community School. 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. Definitely Degrassis resident bitch. Her lofty ambitions are always very clear, as Liberty would happily tell anyone and everyone what she was looking to do. Though he owns up to his horrible mistake and works very hard to get back in Jimmy's good books, it was definitely Spinner's biggest low, and it prevents him from being closer to the top of the most likable characters in "Degrassi: The Next Generation.". She was selfish, whiny, and a bad friend. At this point, Marco was in denial of the fact that he was gay, and Ellie had no idea. Manny and Craig had a relatively short-lived relationship, but it was nonetheless destructive, with Manny, only in her early teens at the time, becoming pregnant with Craig's child and being forced to have an abortion. '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. This plot twist infuriated several viewers, as it was such a random, out-of-the-blue turn of events that really just felt like a forced attempt to bring two original characters together for the sake of evoking some cheap nostalgia from the longterm fanbase. Clare and Drew had a close friendship in season 12 of The Next Generation. These two were heading toward a marriage, and I ruined it.". "They had some plans for some of the other black characters on the show but their ideas were only to cover the usual stereotypes that we see of people of color on television teen pregnancy, petty theft, basketball, broken family homes etc and he usually had to fight with them to think out of the box with those characters to not have them go down the road of the usual cliches.". Terri McGregor was always one of the popular girls at school and practically ran things alongside her gal pals Ashley, Paige, and Hazel. Needless to say she dumped his ass, especially after he weaseled his way out of going to court with her. It was totally fine that Jack wanted to have a open relationship, but she shouldnt have forced Imogen into it when she wasn't comfortable with the idea. Instead, Fiona had plotlines where she came to terms with her sexuality, alcoholism, and codependency issues. There are many engaging relationships throughout the Degrassi franchise. J.T. Ashley had a knack for being quite selfish - when her father comes out as gay, she makes it all about her and even tells Terri, whose mother died, that she can't possibly understand what she is going through. Also, you can track what you've seen, want to see, like, or dislike, as well as track individual seasons or episodes of shows. But she was worse to Melanie by far. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Luckily, Stohn was already discussing a telenovela-style show deal with American network TeenNick, so the creators kept the cancellation news to themselves and changed how they wrote, shot, and produced the show to keep it going. 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. Plus, he was a shitty friend. RELATED: Casting Decisions That Saved (And Ruined) Degrassi. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. for quite some time. She put a ton of pressure on him to support their family and then left him when he was at his lowest point. Degrassi Junior High/High was a show produced in Canada that showed the trials and tribulations of every day students. Putting them in what order is the hard part. Manny Santos was a longterm character on The Next Generation, and definitely a fan-favorite. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. According to Stohn's memoir "Whatever It Takes: Life Lessons from Degrassi and Elsewhere in the World of Music and Television," in 2009, Bell Media, who owns CTV, told the creators they weren't going to renew the show for a 10th season. 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. 'Degrassi' Stars Share Cool, Unique Things About Show - Insider But he was far worse in the earlier episodes of the series. Change). Each episode will be reviewed in order by a guy who loves the next generation's melodrama. Especially back when I first started seeing it. ", "She was painted as a quiet, lovely girl who had a great deal of empathy. She is also prone to jealousy, and it's fair to say that she is one of the cruelest girls at school. Schuyler said that starting on season 10, they had to hire two writers' rooms to create content for double the episodes they were used to. Ashley had a real knack for being cruel to her friends, especially Terri, who she'd regularly remind that, unlike her, Terri had never been on a date, which likely played a pretty significant role in Terri struggling with her body image. 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. But who in their right mind would wear cut off Daisy Dukes with a t shirt and corduroy jacket? But I think youll all agree that most of these characters deserve to be mentioned here. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. If they did it would probably involve her trying to eat her own weight in pizza. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list? "Degrassi Takes Manhattan" also featured one of the series' most shocking moments, when Fiona kissed her twin brother Declan in front of a packed party. Ah yes, the companion blog to Degrassi Junior High Reviewed. They would have made the perfect couple. Her post continued with an anecdote of her conversing with a Canadian filmmaker who worked on the show and confirming that "'Degrassi' had an issue with [her] race. Not to mention the initiation he and his cronies started at Degrassi High. 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. Scan this QR code to download the app now. The pair makes a heartbreaking decision when Liberty becomes pregnant at 15. But he payed for it big time when he contracted HIV. I hate Claude most but at least he had the decency to off himself. Shes a heinous ass person. Cookie Notice I personally love J.T. They were pretty annoying, especially their constant whinny voices and thats times two! "So when we did the graduation episode there was no student body left.". and Liberty together! They added a lot to the series. has to hustle to make ends meet, suffering some serious mental health issues. "There were usually two or three writers in each room, and I would run back and forth in between the rooms to sort of check in and see how they were doing and steer the process along.". I dont know what Joey was thinking when he picked Liz over Caitlin. When they rebooted the series with "Degrassi: The Next Generation," they took steps to avoid this issue. Arthur knows nothing about women and probably jerked off into a sock all through Degrassi Highs run. In 2018, there was an impromptu "Next Generation" reunion when Drake asked a number of his former costars to appear in his "I'm Upset" music video. I personally like Joey Potter and Archie Andrews. Ellie begins her time at Degrassi in a relationship with Marco (Adamo Ruggiero), who is in the closet at the time. Maya and Miles were a better couple than Maya and Zig. 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 (Ryan Cooley) is tragically stabbed to death. He was also a bit of a dick with Wheels because Joey had a hard on for Stephanie Kaye. Of all the many different pairings on the Showtime series, this mother and daughter going from combative to teaming up is one of the big shocks of the second season. Maybe it runs in the family, as Ashley Kerwin, Toby's stepsister, is next on our list. Many of Paige's storylines were very well-written and powerful, and one of the most memorable was her relationship with school teacher, Matt Oleander. There are a few certain characters I know WILL be on this list, but I'll leave it to the Reddit community to tell me whos the absolute worst, but remember if they were in ONLY 1 season, that person is INELIGIBLE, must be with multiple seasons. His struggles with body issues allowed audiences to sympathize with Toby and look past his stereotypically geeky behavior. It was hard to sympathize with her initially because she was pretty awful to Vincent and Jeanette and constantly trash-talked Kate before she got to know her. So sit back and get ready to reacquaint yourself with the beginning of the Degrassi Universe. She was the most infuriating when she took drivers ed with Joey and Snake. Obsessed with travel? This site uses third party cookies for analytics and advertising. I couldn't have cared less about her college years because she was so unlikable by that time. Welcome to r/Degrassi! But what about that time Arthur won at poker? Bilyk also mentioned that he would've liked for Drew to have had more plot points dealing with his brother's death on the later seasons. Marco comes out to his girlfriend Ellie, who is thankfully very supportive, making for some seriously groundbreaking television for an early 2000s teen drama. So its no secret that he became a Degrassi reject. "It allowed things to be able to play out a little more realistically, you could just play the arcs out a little bit further.". Some of you may disagree with me. Emma and Spinner's relationship is one that is probably the Who is the worst character? : Degrassi - Reddit But according to a 2017 Instagram post, he's still getting residual royalties (in very small amounts) for playing Jimmy Brooks. In one of Degrassi's most controversial and dark episodes ever, J.T. Patrick let her have it and gave her the zinger of, You may be a mother, but you still have a lot of growing up to do. Check mate Spike! Her rocky relationship with her best friend Manny gets stronger as the show goes on, and the two really begin to embrace each other's differences. Her entrance in the show is truly iconic, arriving at school in sunglasses and a red crop top that reads "Hottie." For all ten of you who are reading this, welcome! However, Craig's life goes off the rails when he becomes a drug addict in Season 6 and his relationship with Manny comes to a screeching halt. 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. Note: submissions have been edited for length and clarity. Nothing intellectual or "Harvard" about my writing. ", "Miles deserved so much better than Tristan. Emma was always a fearless activist and sure of herself, and that allowed her to make lots of mistakes, it made her a passionate, interesting character at the core of the show's success. Home of all things relating to the Degrassi franchise past, present and future! Being one of the first largely successful Canadian shows, Degrassi is an absolutely iconic franchise that contains several prominent series. Jimmy also channels his anger about his circumstances into music and develops a passion for the world of rap. "I don't understand the Emma and Spinner backlash. Ellie played a big part in one of the most intense episodes of "Degrassi: The Next Generation," when her home life crumbles, leading to her spiraling into self-harm. His departure made the actress question her position on the show moving forward. If you are new or want to know where to watch, please read the pinned post "Newcomer's Guide To Degrassi". ", "He was a whiny, entitled, pretentious jerk. You never saw Zack Morris smoking weed, getting Kelly Kapowski pregnant or AC Slater giving Jessie a good beating when she sassed him. He also ran his mouth a bit too much and Dwayne, the fat asshole of Degrassi had to beat the ever loving shit out of him. But according to The New York Times, because the show aired on The N (later TeenNick) in the US, which was aimed at younger audiences, certain scenes were edited out of the broadcast. The show realistically cast junior-high and high-school-aged actors, so many of the stars were relatively unknown before landing their roles. NEXT: Which Teen Drama Are You Based On Your MBTI. According to Bilyk, the cast wasn't expecting it either. RELATED: 22 Crazy Secrets About The Making of Degrassi. She got Rick kicked out of her stupid, worthless environmental group because she got jealous that Rick was actually getting things done. Hazel ( too prissy) 5. If you are new or want to know where to watch, please read the pinned post "Newcomer's Guide To Degrassi". The primary reason that Spinner ranks so low on the list, despite being one of the most developed characters, is his betrayal of his best friend Jimmy (Aubrey Graham). He talked a good game, especially about not being afraid of getting into trouble for his beliefs. Complete, unedited episodes of the series are available on the official "Degrassi" YouTube channel. She pretty much hated Caitlin through out the run of the series and treated her like complete shit. Yorke Memorial Garden in his honor. After reviewing this series in order from the beginning to end. Yeah, thats right Joey is included in this list. Ted Mosby from How I Met Your Mother: CBS "He was an entitled brat who thought the world revolved around him. But instead of being phased off of the show, Fiona became one of the main characters through season 12. ", "He was an entitled brat who thought the world revolved around him. After he is shot by Rick, Jimmy is paralyzed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Snake was also a long-term original character, so when the two reunited in The Next Generation, it was very satisfying to see a romance begin to develop. Ashley announces in front of the entire school at lunchtime that they are going to have a baby, something Manny wants to keep secret. Just try not to get choked up each time you see it! He was always complaining no one cares, Dawson! So he went into the boys laboratory and blew his own fucking head off. While her character just kind of vanishes after the TV movie "Degrassi Goes Hollywood," she makes her mark on eight seasons as a terrific testament to never giving up and following your dreams. "I guess they got that idea from the original audition " Clark said. On one of the most groundbreaking two-part episodes in the franchise's history, "Accidents Will Happen," 14-year-old Manny gets an abortion. By the end of season nine, Clark found out that Liboiron wasn't returning for season 10.