At first when I saw the previews for this show, I figured that it would be another pointless Nickelodeon show that was only made because Jamie has a famous older sister. But when my younger brother was watching it one day and I watched it as well, I found that my first impressions had been dead wrong. The show's humour never ceases to make me crack up because it's subtle, simple, and not the immature bathroom and slapstick humour usually shown in shows. I'm at least 3 years older than the characters in the program and yet I still find it completely funny. Even though the show isn't necessarily revolved around humour, like a sitcom might be, funny situations are constantly occurring. In addition to the fact that this show makes me laugh profusely, the characters are very realistic and don't fall into the typical stereotype. Zoey isn't the typical main adolescent girl, obsessed with boys and full of self-esteem issues, which is a relief in these sorts of shows. In contrast, Zoey is actually depicted as perfect, which is my only complaint with the show. In conclusion, not only is this show down-to-earth and realistic, but hilarious, as well. Not to mention original. I'd recommend it for anyone of any age.
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Degrassi: The Next Generation
(2001–2015)
Brilliance, pure brilliance
1 November 2002
I think the people who are saying that this TV series is bad, aren't teenagers that can relate to this show. Those who give it a bad rating probably haven't been kids for awhile. It has a good plot, the actors look our age (13/14) so we can compare ourselves to them, book physically and mentally. I sometimes find myself wishing that I could go to Degrassi, just to be around people like that. Degrassi is truly the best show I've found on TV and probably the best I will find during this period of adolesence.
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