In Season 13, Zig started wearing black clothes and darker tones to fit in with his bad boy persona. He says he doesn't have the money on him and she threatens him by saying if she doesn't get the money in 24 hours, she will tell Tori what he did and send Mo to collect. His home life isn't much fun, so he made the most of his time at Degrassi flirting with the girls and making his guy friends laugh. Vince hands him the drugs. It doesn't exactly have to cater to old fans with things like fan. Maya tells Miles she has something to tell him as Zig appears revealing his presence there. In The World I Know, Zig strolls in late for the remedial class just as Maya is required to have a partner. She gets upset and walks away from him saying that they were gonna make it their thing. Then Tristan pushes Miles and tells him to just go away now. He looks at Maya before walking off. Zig tells her he knows why. Turning his life around after being in a gang with Zig, he is smart and has huge standards for himself. He is one of many present and former Degrassi students who don't go by their full name. ", Zig: "Do you remember when I told you I'd wait for you? Jenna Marie Middleton is a Class of 2014 graduate of Degrassi Community School. Production Network Then she protects Zig from Miles and she says this why I can't be with you anymore you scare me I can't be in a relationship like this again. When she takes his phone, she realizes that it's a girl's breasts and that many girls have been sending him nude pictures of themselves. Zig is later outside with Maya as she reads her letter to the orchestra. They both used this line when their friends went to hook up. He used to dislike Hunter Hollingsworth. Grace agrees and tells him he finally grew some balls. Miles tells Zig he's only trying for Maya and if Zig cared he'd try too. He is the student council president in his junior year, and has a rift with his ex-boyfriend, Miles. He lays down as Grace prepares the needle and asks for a 'Z' on his arm. She is seen as best friends with Frankie and Shay. While working at his mother's store, his mom asks if he should be preparing for his dance. Your thoughts onNext Class finale? Oura Ring 3 vs. InTonight, Tonight,Zig is walking along studying chemicals when Maya catches up to him and tells him to stop whatever he is doing. Maya's older sister and a former Degrassi pupil who is currently attending a California University on a soccer scholarship. Zig shows up and remarks that if he did take it, he wouldn't be stupid enough to bring it to school with him. Adam Alli Anya Becky Bianca Campbell Chantay Clare Connor Dallas Dave Declan Drew Eli Fiona Frankie Grace Holly J. He says he tried to steal Cam's girlfriend while he was with Tori. Last Episode After that he goes and meets his mom but tells Jose Perez that he can't do this and walks away. * Tristan stuck around to officially earn his high school diploma with a little help from his hospital roomie. Later on, Zig confides in Grace about the situation. As a teacher asks how things are going, Maya tensely says, "Just great" as she stares at him. Zig wishes her luck and walks away. The others were. After several horrible events at the school and a suspension from being Principal for a few months, Simpson returns ready to turn Degrassi around. Although this series is a continuation of "The Next Generation", Netflix and the producers decided to begin with a "season one", under a new title, instead.[2]. In Sparks Will Fly (1), Zig is seen apologizing to Maya for what he said to her this morning and Maya says don't sweat it. InWhat It's Like, in class, Zig makes a remark about Maya not doing her homework. Zig feels guilty for what he said to Cam and tells Maya that he is the reason Cam killed himself, saying "I told Cam to get out of your life, so he did - its all my fault". She is seen trying to be the perfect daughter, and is seen as grounded and intelligent. Zig then finds Zo in the back of a school bus crying and possibly overdosing on purpose because of her sexual assault trial being overwhelming. Grace says something like burning man it's this crazy event in the dessert all these artists go there create art and just explore. Zig said he'd go back to before the assignment existed, and walks out. Marisol hands them the menu and he tells Tori to get whatever she'd like. The second season of Degrassi: Next Class premiered on July 19, 2016 on Family Channel under the teen block F2N in Canada and began streaming internationally on July 22, 2016 on Netflix. And probably making out when no one was looking, what do I know? A direct sequel to Degrassi: The Next Generation, it premiered on Family 's new teen programming block F2N in Canada on January 4, 2016.and on Netflix internationally on January 25, 2016. He's often the voice of reason and a reluctant co-conspirator in hijinks. He is seen singing on stage when Cam arrives and playing air guitar with Tori and Tristan as Cam and Maya sang their duet. Having been a fixture in the rubber room, Grace was always giving off a counterculture vibe. During their presentation during Remedial class, the two go up to play each other where concerning why they are there. His entire storyline this season. Grade the closer below, thendrop a comment with your full review. Netflix splits the 20 episode season into two Next Class seasons, season 15 is Next Class seasons one and two, season 16 is Next Class seasons three and four. She asks why he can't go home, and he admits to her how his folks kicked him out. In Wise Up, Zo walks into class and pats Zig's bottom and compliments it. The following actors have all received star billing and are listed as "starring" after the opening theme song of Degrassi: Next Class. He believes in happy endings, and spends his time vlogging and sharing his covers on YouTube. Zig tells Tristan that his song is campy and Tori admits that she thinks they should leave Half A Heart as a good memory from their summer camp performance. Degrassi: Next Class: First look at the reunion. In #SorryNotSorry, Zig confronts Maya asking for her forgiveness saying he wished that Zo hadn't kissed him. The guy had a gun and Zig's mom and brother were there, but it isn't said what happened next. Streaming now. When Tori mentioned getting breast reduction surgery, Zig expressed concern, but Tori quickly reassured him that her parents said no. Zig enters the door at rehearsal and complains that he had a hard time on his exams due to slope-related questions (which is exactly the only thing he had not studied). Zig slams Tiny into a locker and earns them both detention. In Basket Case, Zig is seen at Miles party. 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. Saad is at the center of Degrassi: Next Class ' other. 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. 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. He then tells her that they need to practice for Battle the Bands. In Out of My Head, Zig is seen walking in the hallways and says to Tristan, "Hey, did you and that mystery guy go into the basement yet?" Tristan (Odds of dying: 8:1) If anyone on the bus deserves an unforgettable exit from the show, it's Tristan. School(s) In Can't Stop This Thing We Started, Zig is with Tiny watching Grace and Maya arm-wrestle. If you're a teen, this is your life. CTV While you might be most familiar with the Next Generation era, the show actually goes way. Degrassi: Next Class: Created by Linda Schuyler, Yan Moore. (Well, an actual bomb threat.. 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. 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 how she doesn't know anything going on with his life and he walks off. Maya says do you want me to come with you for moral support he says no it's okay and Maya asks why he got kicked out of his house and she says Zig please you can tell me so he says because a member of the gang went to rob me at the family shop , but I wasn't there. Zig apologizes to his friends in front of the whole class for his actions. He goes with the girls to tell Owen and helps convince Tristan to go perform. Tristan decides to forge ahead with Half a Heart. In Rusty Cage (1), Zig is seen with Tori, Tristan, Cam and Maya at karaoke night. Unlike his teammates, Cam was gentle, shy, and sweet. -, (To Class) "I wouldn't have hurt Tori, because she doesn't deserve that." During their presentation, Zig begins to make fun of Maya, calling her "a princess" who believes herself to be above the rest of them, frustrating her. The three go to the Hollingsworth mansion and he and Grace stand guard while Maya checks on Miles. and Maya tells him they have broken up and that he is not her boyfriend anymore. Saying that's not really his thing, Tori leaves the room, and Zig is left compelled. In another class, he tries to join a group with Tori and Maya but Tori is ignoring him and Maya says he should leave. Zig has had a conflict with both of Maya's. This causes a rift between them and Hunter, who struggles with accepting their identity, causing them to break up. Zig tells her that he doesn't want to present his oral, and expresses his guilt over what he said to Cam. PMC Entertainment. PAKMan1988 1 yr. ago. Zig's mom gave Zig the option of leaving the gang, or leaving home. Later on Miles was so mad that he used a fake gun to scare Zig. In the Rubber Room, the class is doing a trust exercise with partners taking turns falling and catching each other. Zig discovers. An activist and feminist who runs for class president, and though she doesn't win, becomes vice president for her junior and senior years. He was previously enemies with Campbell Saunders before his death, which he felt responsible for. She later befriends Saad, a student from Syria. (Well, an actual bomb threat. Did Jenna give up her baby on Degrassi? Maya is seen as a musician with a passion for writing songs. #Degrassi #FullEpisode #Drama Show more Show more. I mean, season 11, Maya, Tristan, and Zig were all at degrassi when it still had blue and yellow lockers. Maybe, but maybe not. In Season 11, he sported a bowl cut. Zig tells her he can't come support her due to skateboarding. #KThxBye (DNC 410) Like his Junior Hockey teammates, Campbell was athletic. 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. Then Zig said you know it would be really cool to turn the school into like a weird artsy fun house for a night. Sorry, Zig! Back in their tent, Maya is packing her instruments when Zig jokingly suggests that they go out onstage and play regardless of the debarment. Zig Novak View source Zigmund "Zig" Novak is a junior (Grade 11) at Degrassi Community School. Miles hooks up with Lola following the bus crash putting Tristan in a coma and is seen by his side, supporting him in season four after he wakes up. Madame reassures him it wasn't his fault, and suggests that he help set up an event for French with her. In Sabotage (1), he joins Tori, Tristan and Dave at the mall for the West Drive talent contest, but apparently doesn't participate as he isn't wearing a contestant number. In #YesMeansYes, he thinks Maya is going to break up with him because she won't have sex with him. Plus, if the old trope rings true, the fact that Tristan just lost his virginity doesn't bode well for his odds of surviving. Reason: Cam broke up with Maya and then committed suicide in the Degrassi greenhouse. He then tells Zig to open his guitar case and he is clean there too. Zig rejects her request for drugs and she assures him that she won't tell Maya that he's still dealing. In Smash Into You (2), Zig is seen on the double date with Tori, Tristan and Adam. Shay deals with the upcoming pressures of applying for college while also pressure to have sex with her boyfriend, Tiny. In Need You Now (1), Zig wants Tori to film him skateboarding for a contest. She then runs out of the school high and he tries to get the pills back from her. He runs out of the street with Tori and kisses her saying his heart is racing. It would make sense to kill Tiny right before he could finally date Shay (Reiya Downs) and go to his prodigious science program. He agrees then offers to get some cereal for her but she insists she can do it herself as she is an independent woman. Maya and Tori tell him that somebody stole the dance money and he begins to get nervous. ), Anyway, Esme retreated to Hollingsworth Manor to brainstorm insane new ways to win back Zig, eventually working her one-speed brain to the point of exhaustion. Hunter brings a gun to school and physically attacks his friends, as well as harassing Maya online. She then ignores him and he watches Zo confront Sophia and smash her laptop. In season one, Miles deals with the aftermath of his father's abuse. When he puts his hand on Mayas, she becomes frustrated and tells him that she loves Cam and that they will not happen. Degrassi: Next Class is the second incarnation of the Degrassi: The Next Generation series and is a Canadian teen drama television series created by Linda Schuyler, Yan Moore, Stephen Stohn, Sarah Glinski and Matt Huether. Goldi has appeared in 27 episodes including credit only appearances. While being interviewed by Maya, Zig refers to himself as "Brutus". First Episode In season 1, Grace reveals to Zoe that she has cystic fibrosis, and finally tells her friends in season 2 after passing out. He asks if she told the teacher as a means of revenge for her laptop, but Maya insists she doesn't care about that; she cares about him. As soon as Miles leaves, Zig approaches her, furious. 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. The younger brother of Goldi, Baaz is a 12th grader who is always looking for new business ventures. Reason: Zig stole money from the Student Council. It is the fifth series set in the fictional Degrassi universe created by Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. He is befriended by Lola, who treats him with kindness. ", (To Zo): "Don't you dare ignore me! Zig is then asked by Maya out on a date, but he asks her about Cam. Officer Turner tells him to open his locker and it is searched. He helps Zo when she struggles with her sexuality. Tristan is out, proud, and not afraid to be himself. Later on, Maya comes up to Zig, Tristan and Grace asking where Miles went. Reason: Zig didn't want to start high school with a girlfriend. It has to be a jumping on point for new fans, especially since it's moving to Netflix. Maya then tells him that Tori spent her allowance from the past five years for his present. A former student of Degrassi Community School who is now working in a recording studio. His home life isn't much fun, so he makes the most of his days at Degrassiflirting with the girls and making his guy friends laugh. In Doll Parts (1), Zig finds Maya crying her eyes out and comforts her, which leads to the decision to join the beauty pageant that Tori is entering. "Family Channel's new teen block F2N launches January 4 with the premiere of Degrassi: Next - TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2015", "Stephen Stohn on Twitter: "@Tom_degassi @Rcarter555 we've been wondering that ourselves. The two hug. She is seen as willing to manipulate a situation or a person in order to get what she wants. Zig is talking to Maya as Miles is watching them. During his freshman year, he kissed all of the female leads in his grade. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Maya responds yeah we should pitch that to student council and the whole rubber room could help. Imogen asks what he got her and he excitedly shows the bracelet but is shot down by his bandmates and called cheap. 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 . Later on, when Maya comes over to the "rebels" table, Zig asks why she is there and Grace tells him that she invited her over. In Scream (2), he is seen searching for Tristan with Maya and Tori. He waves to her and she awkwardly waves back, much to his obvious disdain. I. Zig and Damon finish cleaning up trash for Madame when she. Zo completely misunderstands what Zig is trying to say and gets even more upset. After that mess, it was relatively smooth sailing for Maya and Zig, neither of whom are exactly sure what they want to do with their futures. Reason: Esme was a bad influence and wanted to kill herself. Hailing from Degrassi as an alumnus, Mr. Simpson has a deep love for the school. I have feelings!" Graduated He's handsome, charming, and obsessed with skateboarding and playing music. Family She has a co-op in season two and is one of the students in the bus crash. They laugh and he gets up to get more for her in the fridge. He is worried about her, and leaves after Maya insults him. In Mr. Simpson's office, Zig angrily states that Cam attacked him and said that Maya could vouch for him. Mayaasks him what employable skills he has and Zig remarks, "stabbing people in the back". He is seen dating Yael, but they break up after he is unaccepting following their coming out as genderqueer. After the verdict is reached, Zig is happy with the news that Luke and Neil were both found guilty. Damon approaches and Zig says he doesn't want company. In Scream (1), he is seen wandering around backstage when Tori and Tristan. 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. He then watches her speech at the vigil. Frankie is the younger sister of Miles, and the twin to Hunter. Reason: Maya found out Zig cheated on her with Zo. Maya and Cam reunited as a jealous Zig looks on. Has been credited in every season of the Degrassi franchise, except. Madame tells him that if he's so eager to speak he should present next. When Maya realizes all they did was kiss and Zo kissed Zig she considers giving him another chance. Zo telling Zig that if she makes the team, he'd get to see her in a short cheerleading skirt. Zig tells him he'll continue to deal what he wants when he wants and tells Miles to play nice before walking away. He still wants to dance and have a job, so he joins Esme's dance troupe. Katie Leia Lola Luke Marisol Maya Miles Mo Owen Peter Riley Sav Shay Snake Tiny Tori Tristan Wesley Winnie Winston Zane Zig Zo, Baaz Esme Frankie Goldi Grace Hunter Jonah Lola Maya Miles Rasha Saad Shay Snake Tiny Tristan Vijay Winston Yael Zig Zo. Tiny (Odds of dying: 5:1) There's nothing Degrassi loves more than killing off a character when things are about to go their way. It's because of that place we have that stupid rumor that Katie Lai was pulled off the show because her parents didn't want her to do a story about Kendra and Toby having sex. The younger brother of Miles, and twin to Frankie, Hunter is a computer gamer, and comic book lover. Zig asks her if she loves Cam so much why they kissed. He is one of several characters to be part of a gang. Zig's only remaining friend from season 11 is Maya. Who does zig end up with in Degrassi next class? She later begins dating Winston Chu. Episode Count Affiliation(s) J.T. But I just wanted you guys to know I'm sorry." Maya switches with, Zig's partner Grace at the last minute. She tells him about Power Cheer's lack of budget and her assures her that she'll come up with a great idea to fundraise. He thinks they don't give him enough respect Grace says if you want to get more respect he needs to go in there and demand it. After telling her to go, he slams the door in her face. She eventually dates Zo Rivas, and they attend prom together, where they win prom queens. Maya says he does and Zig remarks if her rich new boyfriend is gonna pay for a suite. Zo is a fierce and fashion forward student and former actor. Tristan responds, "Will you zip it Novak. Hair Color He assumes the invitation is from Tori, but she shows up and hugs him after receiving the same invitation thinking she was invited there by him. He then asks if she remembers when he told her he'd wait for her last year. Saad, like Rasha, is a student from Syria, but unlike her, is unhappy in Canada. Zigmund "Zig" Novak is a graduate of Degrassi Community School from the Class of 2016. 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. She gives him the money to pay back Marisol and tells him to go to the dance because people are counting on him. It is discovered that he suffers from anxiety and depression, and he briefly dates Esme but they break up after she gets him addicted to drugs. The two switch positions as Maya explains she can help him. Job Degrassi: Next Class follows the lives of the students from Degrassi Community School, a fictional high school in Toronto. Miles tries to have a conversation with Zig but Zig wants no part in it. Zig then panics because his life is at risk if he doesn't sell the pills and looks for Zo. How don't you get that?! He dates Tristan Milligan, but Tristan breaks up with him because he doesn't want to hold him back. 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. Later at the Matlin house, Zig walks in with a bag, only expecting Maya, and has to follow her deception saying she told him Tori would be there. She then tries to give him money and he rejects it, but she tells him that they both deserve a fresh start. Videos He comes home and Maya starts asking if he's been expelled or suspended. Maya goes through a dark period in season 3 and throws things as well as shouting at her mother several times . In season one, Hunter, along with his friend, trolls and cyberbullies Maya. After Maya admits that Cam attacked Zig, he left to get ice for his black eye. She tells him he was a jerk to her today and they argue about he and Miles not getting along. -, (To Class) "I know that I don't deserve forgiveness. Have they already forgotten the infamous Snowball lockdown of Season 1? Following this, she dates Miles when Tristan is in a coma. Maya (Olivia Scriven), Grace (Nikki Gould), Zig (Ricardo Hoyos), Tristan (Lyle Lettau), Jonah (Ehren Kassam) and Tiny (Richard Walters) had been en route to watch the Degrassi volleyball game when their school bus flipped over on the side of the road. Zig offers to walk Maya home, after finding out she's been drinking. He is friends with Hunter, Vijay, and Yael, and together, with Lola, they run a Youtube Channel called All Inclusive, which was made after their gaming club was shut down. [1] [2] The season made its debut in Australia on May 30, 2016 and concluded on June 10, 2016. He's been such a beloved Degrassi staple for years that his death would guarantee maximum impact on both viewers and the others characters -- especially Miles (Eric Osborne), who could easily relapse while grieving the loss of his boyfriend. Grace and Tiny agree it won't be a good idea and elaborates on a crazy scenario. ", (To Maya): "Maya, save your apology for someone who cares. Zigmund Novak Zo sees this and comes up to him and comments that it's disgusting and how everybody thinks that she's a bitch and Maya's a sweetheart. He says he has a great surprise planned and she claps excitedly, saying that she'll wear her new dress and he can wear anything except the khaki uniform pants. Tristan explains he gave them the invitations, and tells them he wants to be friends with both of them, and suggests they do a music act for the Coffee House. In Bitter Sweet Symphony (2), He is seen leaning against the lockers looking very upset after finding out that Cam committed suicide. Grace and Tiny join them and Maya insists they all go to semi formal together. He then agrees to be nice to Tori. He gets called up to turn in his assignment and Maya looks at him; suspecting he did steal her computer. Maya looks to the side and sees him. Vijay is a hopeless romantic with a flair for the dramatic. Then Zig says Miles is crazy and says she can do better meaning aka him. Upon walking out of class, he spots the lost-and-found and steals a pair of jeans. They stare at each other before she comments how weird this is. Upon awakening, he is seen in therapy and occasionally at school. Cam begins to gloat about how Maya forgave him. Reason: Maya began to move on from Zig and Zo came out to. Damon approaches Zig, tells him it's time for French, but Zig doesn't want to go; he suggests they both skip it. Later on in the gymnasium, the green and red spirit teams were preparing for their first spirit week competition, a game of floor hockey. In Ray of Light (2), he is seen in the yearbook video. He reveals how now Children's Aid is on him and that since he has no home, group home is his only option.