Degrassi: Next Class never stops going there but this season it kicks it up a notch.
ThisDegrassi: Next Classreview contains spoilers.
Whenever I start a new season ofDegrassiits like sitting down with an old friend.
Catching up on all the embarrassing stories, working through the traumas, and toasting to the triumphs!
There are a lot of triumphs to toast becauseDegrassi: Next Classseason 3 brought their A game.
Nearly everyone gets a moment to shine.
Some come to the forefront more than others, but no ones forgotten about.
Lets start off with the MVP of this season.
Perhaps the MVP ofDegrassinow and forever.
Im of course talking about Lola.
I singled her out as my favorite character last season and that still holds up.
The abortion episode alone was a tour de force by Amanda Arcuri.
Lola is bold in her choice and, delightfully, she feels no regret about the abortion.
The only thing she feels bad about isnotfeeling bad about it, which is a delightful twist.
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This season we got to see some different sides of Lola.
Before she had been more the funny character and slightly wide eyed about the world.
Now shes more down to Earth, really going through some tough times.
Even with all this opposition, she hasnt stopped being the Lola everyone loves.
Yeah, they did mention Mannys abortion but it was like a season later.
Here, its brought up in small but powerful ways.
Thats this whole season.
Some characters may never cross paths but the plots do effect each other.
Lola accidentally gives Hunter a boner (HOLA FOR LIFE).
Tiny helps Zoe and Rasha in their scheme (best scene ever).
Esme is mean to everyone (of course).
Can we talk about Esme for a minute?
Now we know and… Shes still an asshole.
I love that having this completely tragic backstory doesnt change the fact shes still a dick to people.
Just because you have some kind of trauma doesnt excuse your actions to others.
Its a great shades of gray moment.
In fact, this whole season is filled with shades of gray.
Even the nice characters have unpleasant moments.
These are kids and they are going to mess up.
Since were on the topic of messing up, lets talk about Maya!
Ah yes, Maya.
Dont worry, in trueDegrassifashion Im sure hell get more soon.
As Maya falls into depression her presence decreases in the ensemble.
Shes drawing away from everyone.
Even the return of her sister Katie cant help her.
Nice to see aDegrassialum back in an organic plotline by the by.
The season culminates in Mayas attempted suicide.
Thats the only small letdown of this season, that it doesnt pay off the bus crash.
Here the only ones who really had any after effects were Maya and Tristan.
The bus crash just wasnt needed.
Thats only a nitpick at best though.
I need to give another special shout to the runner up for MVP of the season, Yael.
While Lola tempered some of her humor, Yael brings it in full force.
Plus the imagery with the ruler flopping over was gold.
Oh no, we get to hear the other side.
Some girls like putting make up on for themselves and it has nothing to do with boys.
Yael is taken aback but quickly rights her wrong and gives Lola a chance to speak to that crowd.
Yael also struggles with her relationship with Hunter.
I should also give the writers ofDegrassimajor credit for finally saying the word bisexual.
He didnt have to self identify that way, it was just weird no one else brought it up.
Thankfully MVP Lola saves the day.
Degrassidoes not skimp on the gay drama this season, giving us a wonderful plotline between Rasha and Zoe.
Thank god because the plotline between her and Zoe is adorable.
#Schemers4LYFE
This season is so chocked full of great moments I cant go over all of them.
It might surprise you.
Plus, it actually tackles hard hitting topics in thought provoking ways.
Rating:
5 out of 5
