Cam begins to gloat about how Maya forgave him. A former student of Degrassi Community School who is now working in a recording studio. Perino then comes up to Zig telling him he has to come with him to search his locker since someone gave a hint that he would have them. 1998 (age 24) When the game began, Cam attacked Zig by elbowing in the face and continued to fight him until Mr. Simpson and Dallas pulled him off. He helps Zo when she struggles with her sexuality. Starring: Amanda Arcuri, Amir Bageria, Soma Bhatia Creators: Yan Moore, Linda Schuyler, Kit Hood Watch all you want. When Maya is dressed all rebellious, Zig mistakes her for Grace before realizing who she is and stares at her in shock. In My Hero, Zig is nervous to see his mom again and Zig tells Maya he might be working that night he sees his mom and Maya says Zig this is really important and Zig responds so is my job. -, (To Class) "I know that I don't deserve forgiveness. Degrassi: Next Class was a series set in the fictional Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Esme fakes a suicide attempt, gets Miles addicted to drugs, and is generally manipulative and occasionally violent throughout the show. Then at the Matlin's house Zig talks to Maya and tells her he knew she was still hung up on Miles and he says that is ok and he says friends and she says only if no more getting into trouble and Zig says he will try and Maya has her hand out to shake his hand and he takes her hand and grabs it to give her a hug and she smiles. Degrassi: Next Class is the fifth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and succeeded The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High and Degrassi: The Next Generation. In Better Man, Zig is seen playing smackball whenMaya tries to apologize for calling him out the other day. Zig is homeless and lives in an abandoned house. InWhat It's Like, in class, Zig makes a remark about Maya not doing her homework. She's been so successful lately, Maya's due for some sort of fall. My whole life has being people telling me to stay positive, but no one wants to talk about how I'm going to die!Grace to Zo Grace Cardinal is a graduate of Degrassi Community School from the Class of 2016. In Can't Tell Me Nothing (1), Zig is seen waiting for Tori to come to the skate park with him. Furious, Zig storms out of the room. -, "And my favorite part was the way Maya used shadows to define my arms.". Then Zig said you know it would be really cool to turn the school into like a weird artsy fun house for a night. He promises to wait for Maya and walks away smiling. In Scream (2), he is seen searching for Tristan with Maya and Tori. He is an Aquarius, according to his Facerange profile. He meets her in the halls and tells her that she shouldn't have to feel the need to send him those types of pictures. Jake Epstein fills us in on joining 'Next Class' for the series' 500th episode. Zig asks her if she loves Cam so much why they kissed. Zig agrees but clearly is uncomfortable with the idea. (Ryan Cooley) was murdered before he could tell Liberty (Sarah Barrable-Tishauer) he loved her. . The first was, He is one of five guys that cheated on their girlfriends and later dated the girls they cheated with, the other four being. Damon approaches and Zig says he doesn't want company. In How Bizarre, Zig, Maya, and Grace discuss Zig's new job at a restaurant. While the verdict is being reached, he tells her that no matter what the outcome is, she did great. When Maya remarks he could have dressed up for the part, Zig says he did before putting on a blonde wig, glasses and a princess crown. Maya responds yeah we should pitch that to student council and the whole rubber room could help. Zig is upset about how Maya has been acting and the video of her and Harry. After Maya's constant concern over Miles, Grace hacks his FaceRange and they find out that he messaged Tristan saying that he wanted to kill himself. He tells her that if it weren't for her, he'd still be squatting in the empty house or worse. (Side question: Which Degrassi faculty members still think its a good idea to hold school-sanctioned dances? His entire storyline this season. Zig is then asked by Maya out on a date, but he asks her about Cam. In Karma Police (2), Zigtries to make it up toMadame Jean-Auxby singing a French song, dedicated to her, not knowing its about two lovers. They are all excited when the girls leave for class and Marisol approaches Zig. She is seen as attention seeking and lives in the moment. Grace (Odds of dying: 50:1) It would be beyond cruel for Grace to work so hard battling her cystic fibrosis only to die in a bus crash. In Karma Police (1), Zig is in French class sitting next to Damon, and they are presenting oral project assigned by Madame Jean-Aux. In #BootyCall, Zig and Maya are making out in the music room and a tour group of new students walks in on them. He then watches as Maya flirts with Harry. The younger brother of Goldi, Baaz is a 12th grader who is always looking for new business ventures. Shay deals with the upcoming pressures of applying for college while also pressure to have sex with her boyfriend, Tiny. Production But I think it will be easier to call it DNC Season 1", "See the first trailer for Netflix's 'Degrassi: Next Class' exclusive", "Former I.E. He loses and he feels embarrassed when Tiny makes more jokes about him. In If You Could Only See, Zig is with Grace playing a game with Tiny when Maya walks into class asking if they'd seen Miles. Damon then shows that Tori followed him. Reason: Maya began to move on from Zig and Zo came out to. She then dated both Zig and Esme, but the relationship quickly ended when Zig started to realize the extent of Esme's behaviour. Zig tells him he'll continue to deal what he wants when he wants and tells Miles to play nice before walking away. But if that shot of the couple driving together in the post-graduation montage is any indication, theyll be facing those uncertain futures together. It seemed like fences were finally being mended, but Zos hopes were dashed when her dad showed up to give her a box of documents things she needed for college university essentially implying that Zos mother wanted nothing more to do with her. When Maya asks for him to work with her to prove they don't belong there, Zig says he is never getting out, and continues to rebel. "1x01 (Degrassi 2023)" #KThxBye is the tenth episode and the season four finale, as well as the final episode of Degrassi: Next Class . Dijana Novak (Mother) Unnamed Father Unnamed Brother In Underneath It All, Zig begins at Degrassi Community School along with his fellow Junior High classmates, Tori and Tristan. According to Lyle Lettau, Zig's character was originally named "Carter Cash" and that name even appeared in the scripts, but was changed last minute to Zig. In Can't Tell Me Nothing (2), Zig doesnt see a spot for him in Tristan and Tori's two man cabaret show Half a Heart. Zo goes up to him in the hallway saying him that she's heard he's the type of guy that can get her drugs. The first season of Degrassi: Next Class (previously known as Degrassi) premiered on January 4, 2016, in Canada and was released on January 15, 2016, internationally.It was the first season to air on Family in Canada and on Netflix internationally.. Zig responds ok. Because if not, maybe the writers decided to just cut the dead weight. On his first day, he encounters a new, artsy girl named Maya, who he invites to the Dot after school. They walk to the front of the school where Maya meets them and says that Marisol got WhisperHug to perform at the dance. Weldon student heads off to 'Next Class', "Autograph Photo Of Ana Golia From Degrassi", "Get Your First Look at Degrassi: Next Class on Netflix", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Degrassi:_Next_Class_characters&oldid=1114940812. Zig had a conflict with Campbell Saunders and had one with Miles Hollingsworth III. (Well, an actual bomb threat.. Zig replies, "No, man, I've been busy and I've retired from the drug dealing business." Then sees Maya Miles interacting giving them a jealous look and outside he gets a call from Vince and Maya walks over to talk to him asking permission about her and Miles might getting back together and he says it's hard to believe but I think I can get over Maya Matlin and she says thanks for giving her his blessing and he walks over to Vince, Vince says, "She's pretty, Ziggy. Degrassi: Next Class: First look at the reunion. After unleashing a fury of blame on Zo for all the things that have happened in the past year, Maya storms out. At home, Maya walks into the kitchen in her dress. In #YesMeansYes, he thinks Maya is going to break up with him because she won't have sex with him. When Becky loses concentration and falls to the ground, Zig looks horrified. He rejects Grace's advances when she kisses him and confesses her crush on him. The following actors have all received star billing and are listed as "starring" after the opening theme song of Degrassi: Next Class. The teacher asks if the two have met and Zig casually answers that he and Maya go "way back" as he puts his arm around her back, making Maya uncomfortable. Is she the reason why you have ignored my calls?" Maya sees Miles pull a toy gun on Zig's head. Then Miles says well I do I'm not let you ruin this for her so come on then Zig pushes his hand away says don't touch me rich boy then Miles walks away. Hunter Imogen Jack Jake Jenna K.C. He gives Cam the bag and he opens it, revealing 2 bags of Ketchup chips. This annoyed Zig so he expresses it, and calls Tori a drama queen, despite Tristan's retorts. He gets called up to turn in his assignment and Maya looks at him; suspecting he did steal her computer. He tells her that he is going to break up with Tori after exams and the Battle of the Bands. Zig is then asked by Tori to come to the game, he once again rather go with the guy skateboarding than the football game and support Tori. In Building a Mystery (1), Zig is seen heading to band practice when Becky asks him if Adam is able to hang out with her. Zig stares at her in a trance and tries to compliment her but makes her upset. She previously dated Miles, and then dated Zig. Grace agrees and tells him he finally grew some balls. Later on Maya comes home and sees Zig in the kitchen and she says she is sorry and Zig responds for what she says for not telling you the truth he responds you could have told me how you felt from the start then Maya responds so you don't hate me he says no. InTonight, Tonight,Zig is walking along studying chemicals when Maya catches up to him and tells him to stop whatever he is doing. Information He tells Maya saying no to her was the hardest thing ever since he really likes her, but he wants a relationship when she wants one too. It's Tori's turn to present and she says that if she could go back in time, she'd go back to before Cam committed suicide. Netflix Jonah (Odds of dying: 12:1) Every now and then, there's a Degrassi character who just never quite clicks, and I think Jonah's one of them. In Bitter Sweet Symphony (2), He is seen leaning against the lockers looking very upset after finding out that Cam committed suicide. They were best friends who later dated, but when they broke up they drifted apart as he moved on to date. He finally accepted a friendship with her instead. It is Tori, who had brought them drinks to cheer them up for being disqualified, but her initial stammering tells them that she heard every word of their conversation. He is later diagnosed with anger problems and depression. He later texts Maya asking to talk, while she is at the party. I hate you. Photos of him and Tiny at the party, are seen while Becky is labeling possible suspects. In #SorryNotSorry, Zig confronts Maya asking for her forgiveness saying he wished that Zo hadn't kissed him. Last Episode Zig says if she does, she'll mind her own business. She has an abortion in season three following an affair with Miles, though he does not find out about it until after she has it. If you're expecting a 15th season of Degrassi, then Next Class will disappoint you. She assures him that she'll "think of something". In her senior year, Grace, along with Jonah, put together a play as their way of dealing with the bus crash. He is befriended by Lola, who treats him with kindness. Maya remarks he is there because a girl broke his heart and he can't get over it like a normal person. Zig chose to stick with the gang. When he is at the restaurant he yells at the chef that he just made one mistake and so the chef tries to calm him down by saying it's not about me is it he says no she responds saying well I don't think I'm the one you should be yelling at. In shock, Zig lets her fall. He then tells her that they need to practice for Battle the Bands. She says yes. Zig tells her that Maya promised she'd wait, but is ready for "this idiot" instead. Andy Swift / Zig then tells her to get rid of the pills, thus talking her out of purposely overdosing. ", (To Zo): "You're not seriously thinking about killing yourself, are you? How don't you get that?! Zig tells her he knows why. He then tells her that he recognizes her from West Drive and how she played a mean girl. "If you could save a life, would you?" Adam (Jordan Todosey) was killed before he could make amends with Becky (Sarah Fisher). Zig decides he'll help her, and brings along Damon to help as well. Zig tries to make it up to her in the foyer by coming up to her shirtless with the words "I Like You" written across his chest, but she turns him down and says that she's done with boys, leaving him sad. He is also in awe at Battle Of The Bands when the Superman song is stolen. Back at the Matlin house, after Miles leaves after lashing out at Maya, Zig comforts her. Reason: Maya realized she wasn't ready for a relationship with. He was dating Esme Song and Frankie Hollingsworth at the same time, but the relationship ended. She becomes friends with Yael, and helps them when they become confused about their gender identity. He believes in happy endings, and spends his time vlogging and sharing his covers on YouTube. Zig gets closer to her and goes on to say, "I shouldn't have said that. Grace offers her insight and believes that Zo doesn't want a guy who likes to receive nude pictures from girls after Zo's were spread around the school without her consent. They stare at each other before she comments how weird this is. He says he keeps hurting the ones he cares about. As the topic shifted to lingerie and the possibility of Maya getting breast implants, Zig quietly walked away from the group. Zo follows her, but they get stranded by the thunderstorm. In Season 13, Zig started wearing black clothes and darker tones to fit in with his bad boy persona. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Zig says he doesn't have anywhere to go. Mayaasks him what employable skills he has and Zig remarks, "stabbing people in the back". He then watches her speech at the vigil. I mean, season 11, Maya, Tristan, and Zig were all at degrassi when it still had blue and yellow lockers. After Lola, Shay, and Zo run past him and laugh at him in the hallways, he discovers that Tiny posted the gif of his loss and gets upset. By Just before Grace is about to pierce his skin, he expresses his disagreement and believes that it's a stupid idea. Maya finds out Miles was the rat and they argue about she and Zig. At the time of his death, Cam was a grade 10 at Degrassi and a player for the Ice Hounds he was known as a Hockey star already drafted to the NHL at the age of 15. If you're a teen, this is your life. First Episode Maya According to an interview with Executive Producer Stephen Stohn, Zig and Maya rekindled their relationship after Season 4 of Degrassi: Next Class and are 'endgame', ending up together. Will he pursue his newfound dream of being a modern dancer? She tells him he was a jerk to her today and they argue about he and Miles not getting along. Tristan (Odds of dying: 8:1) If anyone on the bus deserves an unforgettable exit from the show, it's Tristan. Zig is eighth of the eight to intentionally harm someone's car: He dumped garbage on. Gender She awkwardly says hi and he tells her her mom told him to help himself which she quickly tells him of course. None of them are her. Zig is one out of six characters to be in a, He is the last character that interacted with, This is ironic, or possibly intended, because Zig was friends with, This is also a possible foreshadowing line because he asks, His first line can also be applied to Maya's suicide attempt. Zig is talking to Maya as Miles is watching them. 105 16 (Mini) In Got Your Money (1), Zig is first seen talking to Maya where she reveals that he made it into WhisperHug. He was the first to say "fuck" on Canadian broadcast television, in the 1992 Degrassi telefilm, This page was last edited on 9 October 2022, at 02:12. In Come As You Are (1), he joined Tori, Maya and Tristan at the mall. In (You Drive Me) Crazy, Zig walks into Maya's room after she has a nightmare about Miles. ", Maya: "I don't care about my laptop. * Grace got a new set of lungs, and Jonah stood by her side every step of the way. In season four, Maya is dealing with the aftermath of her depression and struggles with writing music. Zig found himself in detention on a regular basis, but he could usually talk his way out of trouble. While he struggles to beat her, he gets upset that Tiny is recording the match and making jokes. As he walks away, she begins sneaking into his bag. In You Got Me,Zig is re-introduced as a "bad boy" and drug dealer. He gives Maya the money and she says she won't say anything but Tori is very upset. Have they already forgotten the infamous Snowball lockdown of Season 1? July 8 2017, 11:00 AM PDT, The last 24 minutes of Degrassi: Next Class fourth season delivered pretty much everything you could possibly want in a finale: prom, dramz and actual bombs. With Na'ku'set Gould, Amanda Arcuri, Sara Waisglass, Ehren Kassam. She, like Goldi, is Muslim, but chooses not to wear her hijab to school. Zig then panics because his life is at risk if he doesn't sell the pills and looks for Zo. Zig then gets angry and says that he doesn't want to be in that class with "stupid Tori" and "stupid Tristan" talking about "stupid Cam", and then he grabs a trash barrel and dumps it over Madame's car, and he's contemplating about doing more, but Damon convinces him otherwise. What episode does Clare lose her virginity Degrassi? Then Maya comes out screaming Miles!!!! Zig shows up at the game as the new mascot, and now Tori can be on the team. He tells her that he is poor and he didn't want to lose her for not being able to give her nice things. Green Zig shows up and remarks that if he did take it, he wouldn't be stupid enough to bring it to school with him. Tori comes up and congratulates him and they all walk into class where she states that their four-month anniversary is the next day. The next day, Zig was walking up the steps where Cam was waiting for Maya with his lunch. He is one of several characters to be part of a gang. Or when that casino-themed dance was shut down because Fitz pulled a knife on Eli and Clare? Maya (Odds of dying: 30:1) Maya has grown so much since she was introduced, so it would be a shame to kill her before she has a chance to fulfill her potential. Videos Later, he tweeted "Lesson learned. Madame announces that her musical act cancelled on them, and Damon tells Zig that he should volunteer to cover for them, Zig agrees, he thinks that he owes it to her. Zo tells Zig that he saved her life and how "a wise man once said get rid of the pills." 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