Name: Just Deal
Genre: Drama
Released: 2000-09-23
Rating: 5
Cast: Brian Skala, Erika Thormahlen, Shedrack Anderson III

The forgotten teen drama that actually tried to talk about REAL stuff. Wild concept.

early 2000s nostalgiaearnest but clunkyMTV after-school special

Latest Episode

Season 3 • Episode 13

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Overview

Drama

High school students Dylan Roberts and Ashley Gordon make the transition from being just friends to dating, while dealing with a whole range of real teen issues of family, friends and relationships.

Content warning

teen drama teen social issues

friendship-to-romance tensionclass and identityteen autonomy vs adult expectations

Standout Aspects

Writing

Thomas W. Lynch's sincere attempt at teen authenticity.

Production

Peak Y2K aesthetic: frosted tips and cargo pants everywhere.

Best for:Streaming·Background

Creator

Thomas W. Lynch

First AiredSep 23, 2000

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons3·Episodes39

Top Cast

Shedrack Anderson III

Jermaine Green

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Thomas W. Lynch also created The Secret World of Alex Mack and Caitlin's Way—this was his attempt at grounded teen realism without the genre hooks.

Trivia

The show aired on NBC's Saturday morning teen block, competing against the final seasons of Saved by the Bell: The New Class. It lost.

Just Deal (2000)