Degrassi Junior High: Is this worth buying?

maureen_johnson
[1]Jan 1, 2006
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Are the seasons worth buying? I am a fan of TNG and was wondering.
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Dubukid
[2]Jan 10, 2006
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Well,If you want to know all the things that happened way back when,then you might want to buy this.
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BlingBlingLOL
[3]Jan 17, 2006
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fr the most part djh i thought was more originaly (i still love tng) but it seems that dtng took a lot of the same subplots from djh/dh except they tweaked it the slightest bit but the junior high episodes are great so i think you should buy it
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elan_vigor
[4]Jan 17, 2006
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Many of the episodes are pretty good, and basically TNG's a glossier version. Sometimes the storylines are different in key ways, ways which can make me sympathize with Rick but think Clooooode's an attention whore.
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dancingpants1

[5]Feb 6, 2006

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elan_vigor wrote:

Many of the episodes are pretty good, and basically TNG's a glossier version. Sometimes the storylines are different in key ways, ways which can make me sympathize with Rick but think Clooooode's an attention whore.

thank you! i like your point!

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ArrowLegend
[6]Feb 6, 2006
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they're worth every penny.
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elan_vigor

[7]Feb 6, 2006

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dancingpants1 wrote:

elan_vigor wrote:

thank you! i like your point!

I think everyone hated Claude. (Granted, that'd be Degrassi High, but you know.) One of the big reasons why I sympathized with Rick and Sean during the shooting is because Emma's everything fans hate about Liz, Kathleen, Joanne, and Claude rolled into one.

Edited on 02/06/2006 11:20pm

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bree-ross
[8]May 22, 2006
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yeah theyre worth getting! Ive got all 3 seasons on dvd and i watch 'em all the time, especially with my older sister as she used to watch the show when she was my age! its good for background information for TNG (spike getting pregnant, caitlin and joey's relationship) but they do seem to repeat the same storylines in TNG which a tad bit repetitive but i still love TNG....but yes i do recommend buying it! definitely recommend it!
i'll be a fan forever! xxx
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washingbasket
[9]Jun 11, 2006
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ArrowLegend wrote:

they're worth every penny.

I agree, some episodes can actually be better than the TNG episodes
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bree-ross
[10]Jun 14, 2006
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agreed!
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cousinmaeby
[11]Jul 30, 2006
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If you like TNG you should like DJH. I saw TNG first and became really curious about the old school. When they showed it on The-N I became hooked and now I like it more than TNG. They do have a a lot of the same story lines and and similar characters so seeing it after seeing TNG makes it feel really familiar. You should still enjoy it. I say yes it's worth it!
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Archyx33
[12]Oct 5, 2006
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Not sure about TNG...but i am a fan of the old series. Just brought the box set of it and i think it is worth it.

Cheers
Archy
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washingbasket
[13]Oct 8, 2006
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I've got every Degrassi DVD up to date and i love them to bits, absolutly worth it.
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jaeDRALO
[14]Oct 12, 2006
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I am 24 years old and I was too young too appreciate this series when I was 8 years old but I do remember loving it back then because the kids on the show were exactly like the ones I saw each day in school. Watching the show now (I have all the boxed set as well), I am amazed of how textured and riveting the show really was and although the fashion has aged, the lessons and morals of the show have not. TNG is a good show but does feel like a rehashing of this series; at least there is some reverence to continuity as many of the cast members of DJH make appearances in TNG and make TNG that much more enjoyable. DJH is the gritty teen show that inspired a legion of clones and you would be doing yourself a disservice if you don't check out this show.
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elan_vigor
[15]Oct 19, 2006
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Hey, I'm 23.

Occasionally, they don't rip off old Degrassi episodes. Sometimes they rip off John Hughes movies.

I could complain about the continuity issue. The writers seem to remember the subtleties of continuity (Joey's reaction to Snake cheating, Snake and Caitlin's reactions to the shooting), but they can't remember that Joey failed a year, or that Spike was in grade 8 when Emma was born. Although they CAN remember Tessa.
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washingbasket
[16]Oct 20, 2006
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DJH episodes are really well writtten, If you're not sure about buying them perhaps trialing one at the video store.
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JessWH
[17]Oct 28, 2006
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I'd buy them!
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nathallyc
[18]Jan 31, 2007
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I have all 3 DJH seasons on dvd, and let me tell you something; it's totally worth it! I love old school more than dtng because the older series, such as DJH is more real. Like all the actors did their own hair and make-up. I think the story lines are well done by all of the actors and they are really unique. I had never seen some of these story lines in other shows before, so seeing them for the first time in a show, it was quite interesting. I think it's definately worth it.
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negomi
[19]May 27, 2007
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I absolutely loved this show when I was growing up, but had no idea it was availiable to buy. If anyone from OZ knows where it might be availiable here, either to borrow or buy, please let me know. Thanks
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leafsfan17
[20]Jun 12, 2007
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I have all 3 seasons of DJH on DVD and I really like them. This is most certainly worth buying.
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