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Dawson's Creek : The First Season

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I'd never seen DC Season 1. I actually only started watching later. When it came out of DVD, I added it to my Netflix list. I watched all 3 DVDs, but noticed that there were only 11 episodes. I checked to see how many there were supposed to be and realized that I'd missed 2 episodes on disc 2. I got it back AGAIN through Netflix and finally saw the small little arrow in the menu so that you can get to the last 2 episodes. How hard would it have been to put all 5 on one screen?

This is the beginning of an absolutely wonderful show. I bought the DVDs based on a friend's recommendation; I had never seen the show before. And I fell in love with it immediately. Everything about it is magical and memorable, especially the first 2-3 seasons. The acting is just brilliant. The quality of the Season 1 DVDs could be better (because all of the episodes were condensed to fit on only 3 DVDs), but I am thankful nonetheless. And the special features are not bad; in later seasons, all you get is commentary.

Dear Amazonians,

Dawson's Creek is a real gem in the realm of dramas that are geared toward the teen and young adult audiences. This season begins the show by introducing us to is characters and their diverse personalities. Joey is a quiet and insecure young woman, while her childhood friend Dawson is a Steven Spielberg wannabe who is lost in is own world of fantasy. Through this season, and the rest of the series, these two characters explore themselves and the various forms of relationships that exist between them. Sometimes they date each other, and sometimes they are just happy to share intimate moments as friends.

My favorite episode in this season is "The Scare," as it really shows of Dawson's quirky sense of humor. It plays out just like a scary movie (but of course, Kevin Williamson had directed the Scream series and I Know What You Did Last Summer!), as Dawson sets up his home as a haunted house. Pacey finds an estranged woman at a convenience store, and brings her to Dawson's place, only to find out how weird she is. As the group tells ghost stories, the woman horrifies the crowd by telling them that is not what everyone thinks she is. The group listens intently as she tells of how she carries a big knife in her purse, and likes to slip open peoples throats to see how far the blood will spurt. She and her demented boyfriend really stir things up for the guys when her boyfriend comes over to the house in a rage, trying to get at his girlfriend. Everyone thinks that he is a fanatical killer, trying to keep him out of the house. Finally his girlfriend leaves somewhat peacefully with him, leaving Dawson and the gang confused over his real intentions. Joey plays a mean joke on Dawson, pretending she is dead, and Dawson is left in a state of panic. Later, the two ask each other what they would do had they ever really died, and they use this as a moment of bonding.

One thing that stands apart about this show is how young the actors are when they begin the series. We really get to see them mature as the show progresses through its seasons, while they keep their basic demeanor. We meet new characters including Jack McPhee and his sister Andi. This really is a series that I can watch time and time again while keeping myself interested in the character development and the developing storyline.

For me the 2nd season is the best season but this one is the runner up for me. And the best episode of all is in this season (Beauty Contest). But i didnt like the DVD version. It isnt the best quality and there not enough extras. And i wished there was the "Run Like Mad" credits which is from the Europian version. (cause i think it suits the series better). And there are some really boring episodes like "Hurricane" and "Baby". The "Pilot" is awesome. If u like this show it is a must have but not the perfect season nor a perfect DVD.

I started watching this show when I was 11, so the dialogue was a little beyond me at the time. But I still loved the show anyways. I didnt miss an episode in 6 years.

I think that the first season has the best dialogue out of all six seasons. Although, it was also the most controversial, due mostly to the teacher/student relationship between 15 year old Pacey Witter and 36 year old Tamara Jacobs. I just thought that it made the show more interesting.

This is the show that made the WB. It quickly got better ratings than another awesome show on at the time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. There were even talks of a crossover of some sort between the two shows, but it never happened.

I think that the best episode in this season is Detention. It is an obvious rip-off of the Breakfeast Club, and it is put together really well. It delves into Joey's obvious affection towards her best friend Dawson, and I just really love all of their reasons for being in Saturday Detention, Pacey's is the funniest.

All in all, I would recommend that you buy this excellent season. You wont regret it.

I did not get to watch Dawson's Creek when it first aired on TV, but I wish I did. This might be the best written television show I have ever seen. Essentially, this is a witty drama about childhood friends who are at the age where they start noticing the opposite sex. Not only did the writers give the characters good material to work with, but I have to admit that Katie Holmes is drop dead gorgeous. But what makes Holmes such a good actress is she can do so much more than just deliver the dialogue. Holmes is so good at facial expressions, biting her lip or looking up with her puppy eyes. Pacey offers some great comical relief. I found myself at times tearing up, only to be laughing a few seconds later. Who wasn't nearly in tears at the end of the pilot, only to burst out laughing at the "Usually in the morning, with Katie Couric" from Dawson. I challange anyone who watches the pilot not to sit down and watch the rest of the season. I would highly reccomend the first season of Dawson's Creek.

There is one other more personal reason why I love this show. When I found the show on TBS, I was suffering from depression. This show did something to me, changed me in some way. It broke through and touched my heart.

My only complaint is I wish their was a widescreen version, with a picture that utilizes all the resolution DVD's can give. And more extra's. I liked the two 8 minute mini-shows on the disc, but I would have loved an hour with the cast, and a behind the scenes special feature which showed out takes. This is a show that deserves to be in a collectors special edition set.

This TV series is really important to me, it is a part of my life I wont forget, watching it evry Friday. The boxed set is amazing!, all the episodes are a masterpiece!, The acting is great, and the plots rock!
This is a 4-disc set With all 13 episodes from the first season which premiered in 1998. The only episode which isnt so great for me is "Double Date" its OK but not as exciting as "Detention", "Detention" is my favourite episode apart from "Pilot". If you are one of the shows fans, you should not miss out on the first season! It is a vital un-missable part of the whole show!, Season two is full of surprises aswell. I reccomend this awesome series 100%. Don't Miss Out.

I loved it. Its great being able to go back and watch it over and over again. I cant wait for season 2 to come out on dvd.

Dawson's Creek is about best friends Dawson (the film buff) and Joey (the witty, wrong-side-of-the-tracks girl) learning how to grow up and finding out what love is. Their lifelong friend Pacey is a wayward slacker who learns a little faster when he begins an affair with an older woman, who also happens to be his teacher. Then, Jen Lindley arrives from NYC with beautiful looks and a shady past to match. Add into the mix two parents whose marriage may not be as perfect as one would think, a religious grandmother dealing with her atheist granddaughter and her dying husband and you have the compelling first season of Dawson's Creek. This is certainly better than the disjointed third and sixth seasons.

The best episodes of the entire series (all in this set) include:
*Pilot- the beginning
*Kiss- Dawson and Joey get their first kiss, while Pacey gets a lot more
*Detention- the gang hangs with resident witch Abby Morgan in detention
*Boyfriend- Jen's boyfriend is back and Joey gets drunk
*Double Date- Dawson tries to get over Jen, and Pacey ruins his project with Joey by trying to get snails to have a threesome
*Beauty Contest- Dawson sees Joey in a new light
*Decisions- Dawson and Joey finally willingly and soberly kiss
Although the creek sort of "ran dry" after the kids went to college (maybe not the fifth, but cetainly the sixth), you should definitely check this season out. You won't be sorry you did.

Dawson's Creek is definitely one of my all-time favorite TV series ever. Dawson's Creek first aired when I was just starting high school, so it definitely had some meaning to me in that sense. I felt like I grew up with each of the characters on this show. I love watching the first season on DVD because it takes me back to my high school days and reminds me of some great memories I had. This is an awesome show that I think anybody would like regardless of when you went to high school. The characters deal with real issues that a lot of people can relate to. The setting is perect as well. I know that when I watch the show I wish I could go and be where they are. I definitely recommend this show to anyone!