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Even viewers who consider themselves beyond their teen-angst years might find Dawson's Creek compelling. In the first series we are introduced to Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Joey (Katie Holmes), who for years have watched movies and slept in the same bed; but they find that as they enter high school their relationship will inevitably change. That becomes especially clear when Dawson is immediately attracted to Capeside's sexy new arrival, Jen (Michelle Williams). Meanwhile, their friend Pacey (Joshua Jackson) pursues an unachievable love object.
Creator Kevin Williamson based Dawson's Creek on his own youth, and even though the characters may not really look or sound 15 years old, the Dawson-Joey-Jen interplay--especially embodied by the sad-eyed and cynical (but still adorable) Joey and the smart but emotionally inept Dawson--gives the show its heart. And just like Williamson's fresh take on the teen-horror genre, Scream, Dawson's Creek has a winking self-awareness, for example when Dawson says they're having a "90210 moment" or explains that they use big words because they watch too many movies. Highlights of the first series include Dawson's discovery that his perfect home life may not be so perfect, an unwelcome reminder of Jen's past, the Breakfast Club takeoff "Detention", the Scream takeoff "The Scare", a beauty contest in which two unlikely competitors square off, and the heart-rending finale. --David Horiuchi
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Kevin Williamson (the Scream movie series, I Know What You Did Last Summer) created this engaging drama, which chronicles a group of young friends’ passage from adolescence to young adulthood in the small coastal town of Capeside, Massachusetts. Based on Williamson’s own experiences growing up, Dawson’s Creek focuses on fifteen-year-olds Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Joey (Katie Holmes), who have been friends since they were five and are trying to cope with the way their friendship is changing now that their hormones are raging. Add to the mix their friend Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and the new girl in town, Jen (Michelle Williams), and you can count on extra twists to the drama in their already turbulent lives. Filmed on location in Wilmington, Durham and Raleigh, North Carolina, this first season marks the beginning of an unforgettable journey that explores the agony and the ecstasy of teenage life. Can the kids of "Dawson’s Creek" really grow up without growing apart? Watch and find out!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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First of all, I've only watched this First Season, so I cannot compare it to the following seasons. One of the many reasons I love Dawson's Creek, is that this show is much more realistic than other shows, such as Beverly Hills 90210. The characters are not rich kids who just happens to experience everything there is to experience in this world. These are middleclass teenagers living in a small town. Another important reason is that this show sympathizes with the underdog. Of course, Dawson's Creek is a commercial, mainstream show but these teenagers are not the cheerleaders and the jocks. These teenagers are the losers, the geeks, the underachievers! In my opinion, this show takes a lot of risks. The first episode ends with Dawson (James Van Der Beek) confessing to his best friend, tomboy Joey (Katie Holmes) when and where he prefers to walk his dog! To me other highlights include the Tamara-Pacey (Joshua Jackson) affair; it's one of the hottest on-screen relationships! To newcomers the show is, of course, exciting and fresh with all these new characters and situations - in the beginning, the show focuses on these kids' transcendence into adolescence and it's all really innocent and blooming. Gradually, the show becomes more serious and it becomes apparent that the Dawson-Joey relationship is developping and that they can never go back to being "just best friends". Especially the two last episodes, "Beauty Contest" and "Decisions" are really exciting; in "Beauty Contest" Dawson finally realizes what Joey means to him, and "Decisions" is probably the episode with the highest scale of action. SO many things happen in this episode; Joey visits her imprisoned father, which makes for the most tear-jerking moment of the whole season. And Dawson and Joey's kiss is really intense! All the actors and actresses are really great - of course, it's individual who you like best; I prefer Joey and Pacey. Katie Holmes is so convincing and I believe Pacey's character is highly underrated - he brings a lot of humour and excitement to the show. But not only that, he and Joey are the real underdogs of the show, with their dysfunctional families! They both possess a sarcastic sense of humour which they often use to disguise how they really feel... The humour is also one of the show's strenghs. It's really clever - provided by all the characters dialogue, which, admittedly, is a bit unrealistic, but all the better for the show - and often risky and biting! All in all - Dawson's Creek is a MAGICAL show. It is SO engaging and clever and witfull! It's a MUST!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Finally series 1 is released in full, I remember being completely absorbed in Dawson's creek, what feels like many years ago when I was 17 and watching this DVD box set takes me back to those days.
Season 1 in my opinion is the best season of Dawson's creek (though closely followed my season 2). Dawson's creek became too "bogged down" with heavy storylines and frustrating in season 3 that I stopped watching and haven't watched it since, but after seeing this box set advertised I had to own it just to remind myself on why I originally loved this show so much.
The series centers around Dawson Leary (James Van Der Beek), the Steven Spielberg fan, who looks to movies for answers about life. He becomes interested in new girl Jen (Michelle Williams) who moves to Capeside from New York to stay with her Grandmother. Joshua Jackson plays Dawson's friend Pacey who has troubles of his own when he starts dating his English teacher and not forgetting Katie Holmes who stars as Joey, who has to battle with her feelings for her best friend Dawson.
Dawson's creek is a wonderful series and well worth owning on DVD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Sadly Dawsons Creek ended in 2003, but now we can relive the glory days of season one. We look into the life of four teenage americans, trying to cope with everyday life. The four main characters are Dawson, Pacey, Joey and the girl from New York, Jen. Season One has some classic episodes, from when Pacey gets involved with the local high school english teacher to when Dawson and Joey FINALLY kiss at the end of the season.
I remember the show coming on and immediatley you could tell that this was ground breaking and so different from other teenage dramas around at the time. Though it only had 13 episodes, it set a foundation upon which season 2 and three, (the best seasons) were established.
Though the show has ended, it is worth buying this great DVD boxset. Lets hope Season 2 follows quickly!
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Season One
This first season of Dawson's Creek was brought into the WB line-up mid-season, originally starting in January 1998. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2009 by underthethumb
The first and best season of Dawson's Creek!
Created by Kevin Williamson, the writer of Scream and I know what you did last summer comes this one of a kind teenage series. Except it's not just for teenagers! Read more
Published on 1 May 2007 by S Lee
The original DC and one of the best!
I love this season. It's a real trip down memory lane for me. I had just started college when DC began so I was close in age to the characters and I could really relate to how... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2006 by "1982dragon"
Dawson's Creek, the best yet
This is the best series and the release of it on DVD has finally happened. It's set at the stages when the Capeside kids realise that they're growing up! Read more
Published on 25 May 2004 by "shelo"
At last, the DVD is here
After waiting for a full series to be brought out on video in the UK for many years, I was so excited to find that it had been released on DVD. Even better. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2004 by "lsellers"
Dawsons Creek : Series One
I recently purchased this DVD having never seen Dawsons Creek before. The story thus far has me totally gripped and I can not wait for complete series 2 to be available on region... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2004
A MUST HAVE FOR DAWSON'S CREEK FANS
THE VERY FIRST SEASON AND HOW GREAT IT WAS! NOW YOU CAN WATCH IT ALL OVER AGAIN ON THIS 4 DISK BOX SET AND HOW I DID WATCH IT OVA AND OVA AGAIN I AM SUPPRISED THE DISKS DIDNT GET... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2004 by Thomas Skinner
WOW and WOW sum more
if you love dawsons creek then all i can say is get this DVD! i have sin every episode except 1 at least 2ce...and yet i when i got the dvd box set.... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2003 by "lyly1236443"
Dawson's Creek, truly grandiose
The first ever 'Creek episode i watched was in season 4, "the Te of Pacey" After that i forgot about it for a while, and then i started to watch the new 5th season on channel 4... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2003 by Mr. J. H. Shaw
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this is soooooooooo good. it has all the classic original episodes and the extras are not to be missed. dawsons creek fans will be in heaven!!!!!!!!
Published on 10 Nov 2003 by Charley
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