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[MegaJ]

You've seen the commericals on The N. Yeah, the ones with that one chick acting all flirty with the other chick and with Kenny from Hang Time. They're commericals for the new show on The N, South of Nowhere. Here's the press release from Viacom:

“South of Nowhere will explore those sensitive topics—sex, class, race, drugs, figuring out who you are and what you believe in—that are very much on teens’ minds today,” said Tom Lynch.  “I believe The N is the only network bold and daring enough to air this series, and I’m thrilled to be collaborating with them.”

No abortions though. The N doesn't play that.

Now before you go, "Degrassi rip-off!" Keep in mind a few things: This show doesn't seem to have a lot of characters like Degrassi does, and I think they'll keep things focused on the Carlin siblings. Second, whereas Degrassi deals with topical issues, this series seems to be more about self-identity. What will really set this show about from Degrassi is that, according to this link, if it is to belived, (spoiler warning) Spencer, the lead female character will discover that she is indeed a lesbian and may start a relationship with wild child Ashely, which would make SoN the first U.S. show aimed at a young audience to revolve around a lesbian teen. It'll be interesting to see how The-N's primary audience (teenage girls) react to this show.

I think this show has a shot at doing really well though. Tom Lynch has a good track record (Caitlin's Way, Alex Mack) and the cast is attractive and it does sound like it would be a fun show to watch after Degrassi goes off at 8:30pm.

Official site's here. The show premieres November the 4th. I think I'll actually be in town to see the premiere...

This post has been edited by MegaJ: Oct 27, 2005 @ 4:35 pm.

[McKay]

This really makes me wish I had TiVo. I've seen the promos while Daria's on, and I'm still planning on trying to catch the premiere, but I don't really want to explain this one to my parents. God, I need to move out. Heh.
As a lesbian myself, I do hope that they go that direction with the character, or at least have it be a possibility, and deal with it realistically. Would've been nice to see when I was that age.

[MegaJ]

Two new articles:

One from AfterEllen.com, it gives away quite a lot so [spoiler warning].

One about Valerie Ortiz, one of the actresses.

ETA: The Donnas are doing the theme song.

Aww, look at the cute morons.

This post has been edited by MegaJ: Nov 3, 2005 @ 2:19 pm.

[Invisible Green]

This show seems interesting. If I had any access to The-N, I'd watch it.

[McKay]

Hopefully it'll be downloadable somewhere. (I really, really hope so, 'cause I doubt I'll be able to catch it on TV.)

[emylou]

Ooh!! starts in just 1 hour!!!!!

[MegaJ]

Goddamit, I'm not going to be home on time to see the premiere. I guess I'll catch it when it repeats.

[Slade347]

Hmm....MegaJ, the N doesn't really repeat their shows very often, so you might be out of luck. ;)

The reviews I've seen on this are mixed, but I'm still very much looking forward to it.

[DownsideUp]

I've gotta say, it was quite the dissapointment. Maybe because the promos have been running for MONTHS now and highlighted more than just the premiere episode, so my expectations were shot down. I'll give it another week to try and win me over but there's just something missing that I can't put my finger on. Maybe I shouldn't have went in expecting to be "WOW'D". That was my first mistake.

I did almost think they were going to "go there" with the abortion, but nope, nipped in the bud! I guess "get rid of it" is The-N's new catchphrase for the big A.

I do like the show's production values though. Gotta give them credit there! Although, yet another teen show with nearly perfect cast members?

This post has been edited by DownsideUp: Nov 4, 2005 @ 9:25 pm.

[Cassandra Lupos]

I actually really enjoyed it. Shows usually improve after their pilots (like my other the-N love, Instant Star--embarrassingly bad pilot, worked its way through the season to a killer season finale. not that I'm a total and complete loser or anything. no sir, not I), and again, I liked it. The blond brother needs to be slapped, and the show is trying way, way, way too hard--lesbianism, miscarriages, racial profiling, jockfighting, all in the first episode? Oookay.

The show made a big deal of its diversity (on the-N's website, the-Mary was like "OMG black people in Southern California?" mockingly, of course, and, well... it's a valid point), and while I do give it kudos for that... is it me, or is the black brother (yeah Spencer, Madison, and Aiden are the only characters whose names I've managed to pick up so far) only ever filmed in scenes with other black kids? Which on the social scene works but... does he go to a different school? Shouldn't there have been like, some white kids in his English class? Or was I just not paying attention?

Word on the production values.

[vickimaze]

Shouldn't there have been like, some white kids in his English class? Or was I just not paying attention?

I think that was the whole point black brother cant get into AP math and has to play with coloring books. 'Cause he is black they don't make the effort to get him in the best classes.

[OneWomanArmy04]

It repeats at 11:30 CST. I wasn't even sure I got this channel, so I missed it, but lo and behold, I do. Gotta get my queer fix, even if it is crappy.

[chrish84]

You might as well stick a fork in Degrassi after I saw this tonight. If you make me choose between preachiness and wackiness, I'll choose wackiness every time. Just a ridiculously over the top premiere. Lesbians! Abortions! Evil Racist Cops! The head cheerleader's boyfriend was really wooden in his acting but everyone else was pretty capable. I hope we get a slow burn with some of these storylines though. Lots of craziness works for a pilot, but I think they need to settle down a little in upcoming episodes.

[soccered]

I wonder if this show will be available somewhere on the net. The only time I ever get to see The-N is when they show a free preview special. Kinda sucks.

[JessicaLovejoy]

Pro - I adore Mandy Musgrave, and Mandy Musgrave in teeny outfits is muy bueno. Con - Spencer bears more than a passing resemblance to a girl I hated in high school.

But I already think this is mopping the floor with Degrassi, action wise.

I dug it.