TV
February 12, 2026
Ugly tears and floppy-haired heartthrobs: Dawson's Creek's 10 best moments
As fans mourn the death of James Van Der Beek, we look back at the show he made a teen sensation
TL;DR
- The article commemorates James Van Der Beek by revisiting iconic moments from Dawson's Creek.
- Key moments include the theme song, Jen's arrival, Jack's coming out through a poem, Mitch's death, Dawson crying at the dock, Jen's recorded message to her daughter, and significant romantic moments between Joey and Dawson, and Joey and Pacey.
- The piece discusses the evolution of Dawson's character and the show's impact on its audience, particularly millennials.
- It notes the series finale's portrayal of Dawson and Joey not ending up together but remaining soulmates in a different capacity.
- The article praises Pacey's character and his memorable line, 'I remember everything.'
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