[s5e17] Total Eclipse Of The Heart -

: This episode is Tim’s final appearance in the series.

: This storyline marks the end of Marco and Tim’s brief connection and the beginning of Marco and Dylan’s second relationship, though it also foreshadows Marco's future struggles with gambling. Liberty Van Zandt: The Reality of Sacrifice

: Liberty learns that her child’s adoptive parents are moving to Seattle, meaning she will likely never see him again. [S5E17] Total Eclipse of the Heart

: Marco insists he is "over" Dylan, but his performative relationship with Tim—whom he hasn't even dated yet—reveals he is using Tim as a shield against his past.

: During a game, Marco's buried resentment surfaces, leading to a heated confrontation where Dylan acknowledges his past mistakes but points out that Marco is "stuck". : This episode is Tim’s final appearance in the series

: The episode is named after the Bonnie Tyler song of the same name, reflecting the "total eclipse" of Marco's current life by his past love.

) of Degrassi: The Next Generation , the narrative explores themes of lingering trauma, the difficulty of moving forward, and the weight of permanent life decisions. Marco Del Rossi: The Cycle of Heartbreak : Marco insists he is "over" Dylan, but

The secondary plot follows Liberty as she grapples with the permanent consequences of giving her baby up for adoption.