Episode 37 - Season 7: I'm crazy! Haven't you heard? (Darcy, Peter, Danny, and Derek)

The Social Disease - A Degrassi Podcast

Bridget and Jasper discuss one of the greatest arcs in Degrassi history with Darcy's sexual assault and subsequent breakdown. We also talk about Danny and Derek's antics throughout seasons 6 and 7, from getting bullied by teachers to fighting over racism! TW for discussions of rape and suicide throughout the Darcy & Peter segments. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

0:00 - Intro

1:38 - Danny & Derek

5:16 - Double D vs Mr. Perino

9:55 - Danny vs Derek (and structural racism)

19:19 - Darcy (TW discussions of rape and suicide)

28:38 - Darcy as an imperfect victim

35:58 - The rape storyline in the context of Degrassi and Darcy's character

44:46 - Darcy's support system/the failure of Mr. Simpson

50:47 - Darcy's breaking point and beginning to heal

59:01 - Peter being a great boyfriend and overall thoughts on the storyline

1:02:53 - Peter

1:05:56 - Peter finally makes some friends/Studz

1:09:00 - Closing thoughts