Degrassi: The Next Generation continues the popular Degrassi series, and is preceded by Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, as well as The Kids of Degrassi Street. Rather than do a show focusing on the (now adult) characters, the creators decided to stay true to the original series and retain its focus on the issues and challenges of real teen life, bringing in a slew of new teen actors to star in the show.

Several characters from the earlier series reprise their roles on DTNG as parents or teachers of the new students, and have plot lines of their own which tend to intermix with the stories of the younger generation.



Degrassi: The Next Generation details the lives of many different characters as they go through their junior high and high school years, and since the first season the characters have grown in many different ways. The show has dealt with many issues familiar to teenagers (a complete list can be found at List of issues addressed in Degrassi: The Next Generation).


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Cast:

Cassie SteeleRole: Manuella "Manny" Santos

Jamie JohnstonRole: Peter Stone

Jake EpsteinRole: Craig Manning