Edgemont is a Canadian television series that aired from 2001 to 2005. It revolved around the everyday dealings of teenagers in Edgemont, a fictitious suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia. The show had storylines that were very reminiscent of a soap opera, yet aired in seasons much like a primetime television program. It was in the mould of such programs as Grange Hill, Heartbreak High, and Degrassi.
The 30-minute show delved into the lives of s...
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Edgemont is a Canadian television series that aired from 2001 to 2005. It revolved around the everyday dealings of teenagers in Edgemont, a fictitious suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia. The show had storylines that were very reminiscent of a soap opera, yet aired in seasons much like a primetime television program. It was in the mould of such programs as Grange Hill, Heartbreak High, and Degrassi.
The 30-minute show delved into the lives of students at McKinley High School. The plots contained romance, intrigue, jealousy, and all the other elements characteristic of the adolescent and secondary school scene. They also explored various social issues, such as racism and homosexuality.
Edgemont debuted January 4, 2001 on the CBC, and aired its final episode on July 21, 2005. There were a total of 70 episodes during its five-season run; the fifth season was shown commercial-free in Canada on the CBC. The series was created by Ian Weir, who also served as executive producer along with...
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