Netflix Revives ‘Degrassi’ After Cancellation

Long-running Canadian teen drama heads to US streaming service next year

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Degrassi Community School is back in session, thanks to Netflix.

Long-running Canadian teen drama “Degrassi” will head to the U.S. streaming service in 2016, Netflix said on Tuesday. The show, which was previously called “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” was canceled a mere five days ago by TeenNick, where it aired stateside.

For our neighbors to the north, “Degrassi” will be renamed “Degrassi: The Next Class” and move from MTV Canada to Family Channel for its 15th season.

“Degrassi” tackles tough teen topics such as sex, pregnancy, domestic violence, rape and suicide. The series, which is the fourth in the overall Degrassi universe, was created by Linda Schuyler and Yan Moore.

Those familiar with the show may know it as the platform where rapper Drake got his start. The MC played basketball star Jimmy Brooks, who became wheelchair-bound after being shot. Real-name Aubrey Graham, Drake appeared in 138 episodes of “Degrassi.”

“90210’s” Shanae Grimes and “Vampire Diaries” star Nina Dobrev also got their starts on “Degrassi.”

Netflix made the revival announcement on Twitter Tuesday. Here’s the tweet:

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