Degrassi: Next Class facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Degrassi: Next Class |
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| Genre | Teen drama |
| Created by | Linda Schuyler Yan Moore Stephen Stohn Sarah Glinski Matt Huether |
| Theme music composer | Jody Colero Jim McGrath Shobha Stephen Stohn Rob Wells |
| Opening theme | "Whatever It Takes" |
| Composer(s) | Jim McGrath Tim Welch |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 40 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Linda Schuyler Stephen Stohn Brendon Yorke Sarah Glinski Matt Huether |
| Producer(s) | Stefan Brogren Courtney Jane Walker Stephanie Williams |
| Production location(s) | Toronto, Ontario |
| Editor(s) | Jason B. Irvine Nicholas Wong |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | DHX Media DHX Studios Toronto |
| Distributor | Entertainment One (Canada) WildBrain Distribution (International) |
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| Original network | Family (F2N)/Family Channel App (Canada) Netflix (United States/International) |
| Picture format | HDTV |
| Original release | January 4, 2016 – July 7, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Degrassi: The Next Generation School's Out Degrassi High Degrassi Junior High |
| Related shows | The Kids of Degrassi Street Degrassi Talks |
Degrassi: Next Class was a Canadian TV show about teenagers. It was part of the popular Degrassi series, which first started in 1979. This show was the fifth and last one in the Degrassi family. It followed directly after Degrassi: The Next Generation.
The show was created by Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, Sarah Glinski, and Matt Huether. It was made by DHX Studios Toronto. The show was filmed in Toronto, Ontario. However, it was not filmed on the real De Grassi Street.
About Degrassi: Next Class
Degrassi: Next Class was a TV series that focused on the lives of high school students. It explored many challenges and experiences that teens face. These included friendships, relationships, and growing up. The show aimed to be very real about these topics.
The series was known for talking about important social issues. It tried to show different points of view. Many young people found the show easy to relate to.
When and Where Did It Air?
The first season of Degrassi: Next Class started on January 4, 2016. It aired in Canada on a channel called Family, as part of its F2N block. Soon after, it became available in the United States and other countries. Netflix started showing it on January 15, 2016. In Australia, the show began on ABC3 on May 16, 2016. The first season in Canada finished quickly, on January 17, 2016.
The show had a total of four seasons. The last season became available for streaming on the Family Channel App on June 30, 2017. Episodes then started airing daily on July 3, 2017. Netflix released the final season on July 7, 2017.
Why Did the Show End?
On March 7, 2019, Stefan Brogren confirmed that Netflix had decided to cancel the show. Stefan Brogren was a producer and director for the series. This meant that Degrassi: Next Class would not have any new seasons.
