The best teen drama came out decades ago and is better now than ever before. Dawson’s Creek is an award-winning show from Kevin Williamson, the man who wrote Scream and will be directing Scream 7. It stands the test of time and remains the best teen drama in TV history, and you can experience every love triangle and every heartfelt speech for yourself by streaming this hit show on Netflix.
The premise of Dawson’s Creek is that a trio of teens (including a thoughtful filmmaker, a charming class clown, and a tenacious tomboy) is trying to survive high school life in their quaint New England town. The arrival of a beautiful bad girl from New York City threatens to disrupt their dynamic while exposing lingering feelings they have had for one another. But unless they can navigate both a tidal wave of hormones and the drama of high school, these lifelong friends may drive each other away right when they need each other the most.
Meet the Beek From the Creek
The cast of Dawson’s Creek has some major talent, including James Van Der Beek (best known outside of this show for Varsity Blues and Rules of Attraction) as the titular Dawson, a big-brained, big-hearted film geek. Katie Holmes (best known for Batman Begins) plays his best friend, a tomboy who loves to come in through his window for Platonic (or are they?) movie night sleepovers. Meanwhile, Joshua Jackson (best known for the TV shows Fatal Attraction and The Affair) plays the rough-around-the-edges class clown that rounds out their trio.
Michelle Williams (best known for Blue Valentine) plays the fast-moving city girl who disrupts the trio and their idyllic New England lives. Kerr Smith (best known outside this show for Final Destination and My Bloody Valentine) plays a relatively meek young man who comes out of his shell once he comes out of the closet. Finally, Meredith Monroe (best known outside this show for Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon) plays his sister, a high-strung girl destined to get caught in some of the show’s infamous love triangles.
From the Man Who Brought You Scream
Aside from the talent in front of the camera, Dawson’s Creek also had an unexpected secret weapon behind the camera: Kevin Williamson, the man responsible for writing the first Scream movie. After helping reinvent the horror genre, Williamson created this breakout teen drama, and he even turned the titular Dawson (a brilliant film lover hoping to eventually become a big name in Hollywood) into something of a self-insert character. Williamson sadly left after Season 2 and only returned to write the two-part final episode, but his Scream-ish sensibilities helped permanently set the tone for a show known for its whip-smart dialogue.
Dawson’s Creek managed to impress more than just the teenage demographic it was made for. On Rotten Tomatoes, the show’s final season has a rating of 86 percent, with critics praising the show for its cozy vibes and captivating performances. The critics had special praise for the show’s smart writing, with some crediting Dawson’s Creek for driving a nail into the coffin of TV’s most annoying genre: the dumb teenager show exemplified by series such as That ‘70s Show.
The Greatest Teen Drama Ever Made
While it never took home anything as prestigious as a Golden Globe, Dawson’s Creek was nominated for a staggering 21 Teen Choice Awards. It ultimately took home five of them, including two awards for Choice Drama and three Choice Actor awards for standout performer Joshua Jackson. If nothing else, the sheer amount of Teen Choice Awards and nominations showcases how much actual teens enjoyed the representation of these hyper-literate, hyper-sexual teen characters.
Personally, I was blown away by the quality of Dawson’s Creek when I finally sat down (about two decades after the final episode aired) and watched it from start to finish. These characters are both relatable and aspirational, and the show’s writing helps elevate their struggles beyond typical TV angst into something universal. This is a show about identity and discovering who you really are; maybe it’s just me, but those themes resonate with me now more than ever before, and it’s fun to see them explored in television’s finest teen drama.
Will you agree that Dawson’s Creek is the best teen drama in TV history, or is this one teenybopper titan of a show you’ll wish had stayed in the ‘90s? The only way to find out is to hop into your bed (cute neighbor girl completely optional) and stream this iconic show for yourself on Netflix. Just be warned: this show has such peak ‘90s fashion that every single wardrobe change counts as a jump scare.
Both style and scares. What else would you expect from the showrunner who wrote Scream?
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