Canadian Trash - finally

Not that it's trash, as it's seriously a quality show, but Degrassi the Next Generation is totally addicting. The NYT's had a great piece about it about a year ago, and I would link to it if I could. But no wonder they're all hooked on it over in the US - rape, teen pregnancy, and drugs, all in the first four episodes. It doesn't pander to its teenage (and not so teenage anymore) audiences and accepts that they can handle the material without (too) heavily moralizing. Best line: "You can't fight cancer with your fists." I found myself getting choked up at one part featuring a girl getting back her chastity ring. Because, if it's rape, it doesn't count. THAT is quality programing.