Dawson's Creek
Seen it?1998 | 6 seasons | 44 min | Drama, Soap
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People are still talking about it. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Anne with an E or Heartstopper, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 6 seasons and 128 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 44 minutes, about 94 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama that portrays the fictional lives of a close-knit group of teenagers through high school and college.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
4 wins and 19 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 5 is the high point.
Season 11998 · 13 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday- Season 21998 · 22 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Season 31999 · 23 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 42000 · 23 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 52001 · 23 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
- Season 62002 · 24 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Kevin Williamson
- James Van Der BeekDawson Leery
- Katie HolmesJoey Potter
- Michelle WilliamsJen Lindley
- Joshua JacksonPacey Witter
- Kerr SmithJack McPhee
- Busy PhilippsAudrey Liddell
- Mary Beth PeilEvelyn 'Grams' Ryan