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In still feeling cheated at the end of Dawson's Creek?

154 replies

Valerrie · 08/02/2018 14:59

I've just re-watched as the box set is on All-4 at the moment. Dawson's Creek was a huge part of my teenage years and I still love it.

However, I still feel cheated at the end. Am I alone?

First of all, it felt like the Jen show. I've never found Jen a particularly likeable character and the last two episodes were all about her, which I feel took it away from the main three characters.

Then there's Andie. I didn't really like her that much either, but where was she? She didn't come back for Ken's death, her brother moving back to Capeside with Doug? Seems odd as they were very close.

I'm happy with Joey and Pacey being together. When I was a teen, it absolutely devastated me as I thought she'd finally end up with Dawson, but after a re-watch, I realised Dawson is a bit of a selfish bugger really. But it all felt SO rushed. One minute they're in Capeside and the next they have this teeny and fairly insignificant scene then boom, it's over.

I can only take consolation in the fact that the writer said that Joey and Pacey would still be together now, with children, Dawson is in a good place and Jack and Doug raised Amy successfully and she has two wonderful fathers.

I am aware I have invested way too much time in thinking about this Grin

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Valerrie · 08/02/2018 17:18

I do remember teenage me being ShockShockShock when Mitch took his shirt off though!

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DonnyAndVladSittingInATree · 08/02/2018 17:19

Mitch and Gail were weird. They were obsessed with sex and everyone had to witness their horn they had for each other. Grim.

Polarbearflavour · 08/02/2018 17:21

Oh I liked Jen, she was my favourite character.

I don’t think I have the time to sit and re-watch it all, I may pick my favourite episodes. If they aren’t using the actual theme tune that’s just sad. Sad

HarrietKettleWasHere · 08/02/2018 17:22

Didn't they have a baby when Dawson was 18 or something? Literally a banner for WE STILL HAVE SEX LOOK WHAT WE GOT FROM STILL HAVING THE HORN 25 YEARS INTO MARRIAGE!

Sandy and Kirsten Cohen did it too Grin

Luisa77 · 08/02/2018 17:26

Pacey is my once and forever TV boyfriend. He bought her a wall! I still love Joshua Jackson. Sigh...

I used to love the recaps on Television Without Pity (or Mighty Big TV as it was then. Or in fact, Dawson's Wrap originally)

That meme of Dawson's crying face is the greatest thing ever. He was SUCH a knob.

With hindsight, I much prefer Jen to Joey.

lolalotta · 08/02/2018 17:29

It was all about Pacey!!!!! 😍😍😍

DonnyAndVladSittingInATree · 08/02/2018 17:31

I too loved Jen. I loved her relationship with Jack. Except when it went a bit weird and he tried to pretend he was straight on the ski trip.

DonnyAndVladSittingInATree · 08/02/2018 17:32

Never liked Andi. She was the most irritating character ever. Next was Joeys sister.

elQuintoConyo · 08/02/2018 17:33

Wait.. Jen DIES? Shock

Coulda put 'spolier alert' in the title OP, jeezo.Hmm

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lolalotta · 08/02/2018 17:34

Forgot to add I met him in real life. For about 2 seconds. Swoon!!!!

lolalotta · 08/02/2018 17:34

Pacey that is Grin

DonnyAndVladSittingInATree · 08/02/2018 17:34

Ooh tell us all about it lola! Did he smell nice! He looks like he would smell nice.

DonnyAndVladSittingInATree · 08/02/2018 17:35

I remember Doug and Gretchen making a few comments about paceys personal hygiene and I thought nope, no way. He is not dirty. He is clean and wears deodorant and showers daily.

Valerrie · 08/02/2018 17:36

@elQuinto

I did actually debate it but then decided against it as I counted and it was 20 years ago Grin

TWENTY though. How am I this old?!

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PennyHofstadter · 08/02/2018 17:37

Ah Pacey... Smile Wink

Bodicea · 08/02/2018 17:38

I am confused. I seem to remember her ending up with Dawson. Something about an airport scene springs to mind. Have I muddled up things in my head or is there a whole series I missed after that?

Luisa77 · 08/02/2018 17:38

He looks equally swoon-worthy in real life - I love this picture of him happily holding an umbrella over then girlfriend Diane Kruger (who is now with Norman Reedus!!!)

people.com/style/diane-kruger-and-joshua-jackson-have-broken-up-lets-mourn-for-all-the-adorable-red-carpet-moments-we-are-now-denied/feed/

KindergartenKop · 08/02/2018 17:40

I'm seconding it not being a spoiler because it was 20 years ago. How old would Joey, Dawson and Pacey be now? 40?

Remember when Pacey shagged his teacher? That was gross.

lolalotta · 08/02/2018 17:41

It was at the back of a theatre in London. I had been to see him in a West End play. He signed my programme and was utterly charming. He looks you right in the eye and does that whole Pacey thing where it feels like you're the only girl in the world! 😍

Panickypete · 08/02/2018 17:42

Massive DC fan here!!! I watched it keenly from episode 1 when it first started. I loved/ love how soulful it is- the characters aren’t all empty soulless halfwits like they are in a lot of teen shows. I love the creek setting and joey and pacey together! Ah Pacey I will always adore you!

Valerrie · 08/02/2018 17:42

That was a dream, @Bodicea

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Panickypete · 08/02/2018 17:42

And yy to the teacher storyline being gross. They wouldn’t do that in a programme now...

Valerrie · 08/02/2018 17:43

@lolalotta You are SO lucky. I might internet stalk him and see if he has social media.

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PennyHofstadter · 08/02/2018 17:44

@Luisa Just look at the way he looks at her! I'm sure Norman Reedus is a lovely fella (no idea, don't watch TWD) but he's no Joshua Jackson.

lolalotta · 08/02/2018 17:46

Did anyone see Joshua in the affair? They're filming the new series now. He's totally STILL GOT IT!