Edgemont (TV series)
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| Edgemont | |
|---|---|
| Format | Teen drama |
| Created by | Ian Weir |
| Starring | Kristin Kreuk Dominic Zamprogna Sarah Lind Grace Park Vanessa King |
| Country of origin |  Canada |
| No. of episodes | 70 (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBC |
| Original run | January 4, 2001 – July 21, 2005 |
| External links | |
| IMDb profile | |
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 Michael Chechik. It was shot in the basement of the CBC studios in downtown Vancouver.
The program became moderately successful in its home country of Canada, and also aired in the United States (on the Fox Family Channel). It also still airs in several other countries, including France, where it is wildly popular.
[edit] Plot
The main plot centers around Mark's breakup with Jen and his pursuit of Laurel.
[edit] Cast
At the end of the show's run, the regular cast members were:
- Dominic Zamprogna — Mark Deosdade
- Sarah Lind — Jen MacMahon
- Kristin Kreuk — Laurel Yeung
- P.J. Prinsloo — Chris Laidlaw
- Grace Park — Shannon Ng
- Richard Kahan — Gil Kurvers
- Micah Gardener — Craig Woodbridge
- Jessica Lucas — Bekka Lawrence
- Daniella Evangelista — Tracey Antonelli
- Chas Harrison — Kevin Michelsen
- Elana Nep — Erin Woodbridge
- Chiara Zanni — Maggie Buckman
- Meghan Black — Kat Deosdade
- Vanessa King — Anika Nedeau
- Myles Ferguson played Scott for the entire first season but died in a car accident shortly after the first season's filming was completed. The first episode of the second season was dedicated to him at the end credits.
