Just in time for Pride Month, we discuss the three iconic gays of season 5, Paige, Alex, and Marco! We discuss each of their coming out journeys throughout the season, their entertaining if sometimes toxic relationships, the importance of representation, and gush over how much we love all three of them. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Marco
4:15 - Coming out to his dad, conflict with Tim, and Marco's growth since season 2
18:55 - Dylan's (unfortunate) return
26:12 - Marco's place in Degrassi as the "gay" character
29:05 - Paige & Alex
35:22 - Good riddance Mr. Oleander
39:04 - Build up to Palex
49:00 - Paige and Alex's parallel coming out journeys and importance of bisexual representation
58:58 - Palex as a couple and Hazel's reaction
1:04:21 - Jay and Alex's relationship
1:08:33 - Their differing views over how to handle the future
1:18:10 - Growth of Paige & Alex and final thoughts