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TV Shows

They were elusive. And mysterious. And I had heard about them for what seems like ever.

They spawned a sequel on the “N” network, but I wanted the real thing. I want to see originals first, then sequels.

So, when Degrassi Junior High, the original Degrassi Junior High, appeared on Netflix, I moved it up on to the top of my list.

They arrived in our mailbox yesterday. We had planned to watch CSI but I couldn’t wait. We watched Degrassi instead.

It took me a couple of episodes, but they grew on me. I didn’t identify with them quite the way I identified with the Freaks and Geeks kids, but I could see myself. The frizzy hair, the oversized glasses, the plastic clips. I could see myself at thirteen, wanting to fit in, trying desperately to do so.

I think I’m going to like this show.