According to a report from Deadline, the long-running series "Degrassi: The Next Generation" is coming to an end. The Canadian series, which was aired in the U.S. via the TeenNick channel, will end with a 2-week finale that will run from July 20 to 24 and from July 27 to 31 at 9 p.m. EST.
The final 12 episodes will be shown during this two-week period and will end with a one-hour special titled "It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments." The special will feature the series' most memorable moments since its inception, with featurettes focusing on the series' creators, the fans, and the numerous cast members of the show.
"For an incredible 14 seasons, Degrassi has been a groundbreaking show tackling so many important topics that real teens face in their everyday lives," said Keith Dawkins, Senior Vice President of TeenNick. "In the final episodes on TeenNick and through the hour-long special and social activations, we hope to say goodbye in a way that is both fitting to the show and Degrassi's passionate fan base."
The history of the series goes back to four films: "Ida Makes a Movie"; "Cookie Goes to the Hospital"; "Irene Moves In"; and "Noel Buys a Suit" which were released in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982, respectively. The four televisions shows that followed were all spin-offs of these four movies.
"The Kids of Degrassi Street" aired from 1982 to 1986 and this was followed by "Degrassi Junior High" and "Degrassi High" which ran all the way up to 1991. The series was halted for a while until it was revived in 2001 with "Degrassi: The Next Generation" in which the lead character is the daughter of Emma from "Degrassi High."
"Degrassi: The Next Generation" eventually dropped the subtitle and its main cast were shuffled every few years as the characters got older and graduated from high school. The show also became the launching point for actress Nina Dobrev who went on to star in "The Vampire Diaries."
