Degrassi: Next Class
Season 2
Country of originCanada
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkFamily (Canada)
Netflix (International)
ABC3 (Australia)1
Original releaseJuly 19 (2016-07-19) –
September 20, 2016 (2016-09-20)
Season chronology

2016, on Family Channel under the teen block F2N in Canada and began streaming internationally on July 22, 2016, on Netflix.[1][2]

Synopsis

Still following the core group of students as sophomores and juniors as they still try to navigate high school drama with groundbreaking stories such as racism, major depressive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, transgender rights, sex, protest, self-harm, sexual identity, cystic fibrosis, Police brutality, BDD and Self-image.

Cast

Series regulars

The second season has nineteen actors receiving star billing with all nineteen of them returning from the previous season.[3]

Supporting cast

Production

After the cancellation of Degrassi's 14-season run on TeenNick, Nickelodeon passed on the pitch for Degrassi: Next Class. This reboot of the series was later picked up by Netflix and is considered a stand-alone series for a new generation—a new incarnation. This season was filmed along with season 1. The show was given a 20 episode order with the episodes being split into two seasons on Netflix and Family.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12] Filming for the two seasons began in June 2015 and wrapped early September the same year.[13]

This season featured the 500th episode of the Degrassi franchise which in turn featured an alumni reunion with characters from Degrassi: The Next Generation. Confirmed guest appearances are Adamo Ruggiero as Marco Del Rossi, Miriam McDonald as Emma Nelson, Lauren Collins as Paige Michalchuk, Shane Kippel as Gavin "Spinner" Mason, and Sarah Barrable-Tishauer as Liberty Van Zandt. Several others are also expected to return.[14] Appearing throughout the season will be former cast member Jamie Johnston who portrayed Peter Stone from seasons five through ten of Degrassi: The Next Generation. He first appears in the premiere.

During May 2016, Australian network ABC3 began releasing episode titles and descriptions for this season, two months before its premiere in the United States and Canada. A week after the first season concluded on the network, it began airing this season on May 30, 2016. This will be the first time in the Degrassi franchise history that an entire season airs in a foreign country before its release in Canada and the U.S. The season will run for 2 weeks on ABC3 and use the telenovela/soap opera format incorporated in the later seasons of Degrassi.[15][16][17][18]

In Canada, the season premiered on July 19, 2016, on Family Channel's F2N block. Unlike the previous season, it will air for 10-weeks and move to Tuesday's at 9:45 PM ET/PT. Also, due to the season premiering in Australia beforehand, Family released the entire season on July 22, 2016, on its subscription-based Family Channel App alongside Netflix's release.[1][19]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byCanadian airdateNetflix ReleaseProd.
code
111"#SquadGoals"[20]Stefan BrogrenCourtney Jane WalkerJuly 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)July 22, 2016201

As the Spring semester begins, Frankie lands the volleyball team in hot water as she retaliates to a rival team's prank. After finding the gun on Hunter, Miles realizes that he needs to step up as a big brother. Maya tries to get back together with Zig, but it could threaten her Co-op opportunity.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on May 30, 2016.
122"#TurntUp"[16][20]Stefan BrogrenCourtney Jane WalkerJuly 26, 2016 (2016-07-26)July 22, 2016202

Hunter comes to the reality that he mut get professional help. Shay is on the fence on weather to defend Frankie or not. Fed up with anger, Zig begins to blame Maya for their recent issues.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on May 31, 2016.
133"#CheckYourPrivilege"[16][20]Phil EarnshawCole BastedoAugust 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)July 22, 2016203

Trying to mend fences, Frankie hosts a diversity mixer to fix things with Northen Tech team. Worried about pressuring Miles and their relationship, Tristan takes over an assignment that they are partners on. When Yael's app becomes a success, she is forced to choose between her integrity or her success.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on June 1, 2016.
144"#BuyMePizza"[16][20]Phil EarnshawAlejandro Alcoba & Ian MacIntyreAugust 9, 2016 (2016-08-09)July 22, 2016204

Zoe continues to hide her true self after not receiving a call back. Grace gives herself a makeover. After Tiny gets Lola to delete a dating app, it leads to devastating results.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on June 2, 2016.
155"#ThrowBackThursday"[16][20]Phil EarnshawMatt HuetherAugust 16, 2016 (2016-08-16)July 22, 2016205

Racial tensions at Degrassi reach an all-time high as a protest clashes with the annual Degrassi Alumni event. After being kicked off the team, Frankie tries to look for ways to help change people's perception of her.

Note: This is the 500th episode of the Degrassi franchise and features several guest stars from previous seasons of Degrassi: The Next Generation. Guest stars include: Raymond Ablack as Sav Bhandari, Charlotte Arnold as Holly J. Sinclair, Sarah Barrable-Tishauer as Liberty Van Zandt, Lauren Collins as Paige Michalchuk, Jake Epstein as Craig Manning, Jamie Johnston as Peter Stone, Shane Kippel as Spinner Mason, Miriam McDonald as Emma Nelson-Mason, and Jacob Neayem as Mo Mashkour.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on June 3, 2016.
166"#ToMyFutureSelf"[16][20]Phil EarnshawMatt HuetherAugust 23, 2016 (2016-08-23)July 22, 2016206

When Shay is offered a dream of a lifetime, she is forced to compromise her morals in order to achieve it. When Grace begins spending more time with Zig, Maya decides to pursue a friendship with Peter. Zoe's rivalry with Esme comes into play while working on a school project with Winston.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on June 6, 2016.
177"#ThatAwkwardMomentWhen"[16]Rt!Courtney Jane WalkerAugust 30, 2016 (2016-08-30)July 22, 2016207

Frankie tries to escape from her problems by driving off with Jonah, but soon realises that running away isn't always a solution. A suffering Tiny takes Shay's advice over Lola's. Zoë takes a friendly competition with Miles & Tristan too far, resulting in Winston questioning their relationship.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on June 7, 2016.
188"#RiseAndGrind"[21]Rt!Matt HuetherSeptember 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)July 22, 2016208

Miles and Tristan run into relationship troubles when they disagree on the importance of sex. When a dancing opportunity presents itself to Zig, he's eager to prove himself and turns to Esme for help. Meanwhile, when Maya asks Vijay to take down his cover of her song, he responds online.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on June 8, 2016.
199"#TheseAreMyConfessions"[22]Rt!Sarah GlinskiSeptember 13, 2016 (2016-09-13)July 22, 2016209

Grace confesses to having feelings for Zig during a party in the woods. To win Volleyball City Finals, Shay realises that they need Frankie, but wonders if she can forgive her. Yael must go on a date with Baaz due to him winning a bet, although she is reluctant.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on June 9, 2016.
2010"#OMFG"[23]Rt!Sarah GlinskiSeptember 20, 2016 (2016-09-20)July 22, 2016210

As the final volleyball game of the year approaches, it is a day that no one will forget when relationships are challenged, secrets are revealed, and a tragedy unfolds that leaves everyone in grief.

Note: This episode aired in Australia on June 10, 2016.

^Note 1 : ABC3 in Australia aired the season before both Family Channel in Canada and Netflix internationally.

References

  1. 1 2 "Degrassi: Next Class - Episode Guide - Zap2it". Tvlistings.zap2it.com. Archived from the original on 2017-06-11. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
  2. ↑ Kickham, Dylan (2016-01-14). "Degrassi: Next Class renewed for seasons 3 and 4". EW.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  3. 1 2 "Degrassi: Next Class - Series 2 Ep 1 #SquadGoals : ABC iview".
  4. ↑ "Jamie Johnston (@JamieJohnston89) - Twitter".
  5. ↑ Wilson, Janae. "Degrassi: Next Class {TV Series 2016- ) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
  6. ↑ "Stefan Brogren on Twitter: "Well Canada, tonight's the season finale of Degrassi:NextClass on @F2N_TV. Soooooo quick. Loved watching with you guys! Let's do it again.xo"". Twitter. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  7. ↑ "Degrassi on Twitter: "@F2N_TV Bring on tonight's #Degrassi: Next Class season finale! It's an incredibly powerful episode that will leave a lot to discuss. 9 pm."". Twitter. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  8. ↑ "Amir Bageria on Twitter: "@DegrassiRedux @F2N_TV season finale :)"". Twitter. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  9. ↑ "F2N on Twitter: "Tonight's season finale of #DegrassiNextClass is going to be crazy emotional. Mentally prepare for the next 5 hours. "". Twitter. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  10. ↑ "Amir Bageria on Twitter: "@DegrassiRedux Hey! There are 10 episodes for the first season of Next Class :)"". Twitter. 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  11. ↑ "Netflix US on Twitter: "Go there with @ChelseaHandler, race with dragons, and meet #DegrassiNextClass in this month's #NetflixPicks. "". Twitter. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  12. ↑ Natalie Jarvey (2016-01-17). "'Degrassi: Next Class' Team Talk Female Masturbation Storyline, Adding a Muslim Character". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  13. ↑ Peltz, Jonathan (2015-08-03). "High School Never Ends: An Interview with the Creators of 'Degrassi' | VICE | United States". VICE. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  14. ↑ Goldblatt, Henry (2016-05-06). "Degrassi: Next Class: First look at the reunion". EW.com. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  15. ↑ "ABC3 - TV Program - Degrassi: Next Class (Series 2)". Abc.net.au. Archived from the original on 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Degrassi: Next Class : ABC TV". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  17. ↑ 8:37pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm. "TV Guide". Foxtel.com.au. Archived from the original on 2017-01-15. Retrieved 2016-05-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. ↑ "TV Guide". Foxtel.com.au. Archived from the original on 2017-01-15. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  19. ↑ "MUAZANA on Twitter: "Degrassi's back July 19 @ 9:45pm ET/PT on @F2N_TV! And download the Family Channel App to watch the ENTIRE SEASON July 22! #DegrassiOnFamily"". Twitter. 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "ABC3 - TV Program - Degrassi: Next Class (Series 2)". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  21. ↑ "ABC3 - TV Program - Degrassi: Next Class (Series 2)". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  22. ↑ "ABC3 - TV Program - Degrassi: Next Class (Series 2)". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  23. ↑ "ABC3 - TV Program - Degrassi: Next Class (Series 2)". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.