Customer Reviews
Best Couple On The Creek - By: Gerdie, 31 Jul 2006 
Honestly, Joey & Pacey saved DC for me. And I would have never gotten to season 4 if season 3 hadn't brought forth the most compelling couple on the show. These two have undeniable chemistry, so much that it completely blows every other couple out of the water, especiallly Dawson & Joey, who have a weird, manipluative friendship (see season three) & NO chemistry or passion.
Season 4 was good only in the fact that it showed the relationship of Joey & Pacey continue on after the last season finale. These two are very good together, but of course, the writers had to bring drama into the mix. This wasn't always done the best way, particularly towards the end of the season, where it seemed as if the writers were thinking of any excuse to bring distance between the two characters.
The other characters were truly secondary for me. Dawson's character was turned into a more "saintly" one, a move that I didn't buy, & that just irritated me more. By this time, my dislike for the Dawson character intensified so much that after watching the season thoroughly, I now skip alll of his scenes entirely. His hair cut doesn't help matters, I have to say. And I honestly would have been quietly thrilled had his character accidently falllen into the creek & drowned.
Jack & Jen were very lacking in presence here, sadly. They seemed quite underused. I would have gladly gotten rid of alll the Dawson scenes to watch more of them. Jack had hardly any lines unless he was hanging around Jen, or with Dawson (do they think Dawson always needs a "sidekick" or something?). Jen's storyline didn't develop until much later in the season, & even then wasn't that compelling, if you ask me.
As for Gretchen, I liked her around Pacey. They had great chemistry as siblings & it was truly sweet & interesting to watch. As for her & Dawson -- yuck. Dawson has never had chemistry with anyone, & just thinking about him in love scenes makes me ill.
Season four had a strong beginning, for the most part, but the ending of the Joey/Pacey relationship reallly did it in. It WAS bittersweet, though, particularly the Graduation episode or the one right after they split. Both of those left me on the verge of tears.
The big drawback is that they ended the season in a cheap, horrible way. In fact, I haven't even brought myself to watch that particular episode & try to pretend it doesn't exist. Graduation will always be the ending for me, even though my DVD set says otherwise. However, in my opinion, episode 14 is the last of the truly good ones, as the writers take a different spin after that.
One of the best - By: , 07 Feb 2006 
I reallly enjoyed this season of DC. My favourite characters in the show were always Pacey & Joey, & seeing them get together at the end of season 3 was great. I'm so glad the producers kept this couple together throughout most of Season 4 as the chemistry between them is undeniable. Dawson & Joey have never been a believeable couple for me, in fact Dawson reallly irritates me! His character starts off this show by being the central one but he grows more & more annoying until by season 6, he isn't even reallly a main character anymore- he gets pushed into the sidelines with the focus on Joey, who is a much stronger character. Take in this season for example, Dawson's relationship with Gretchen- there is zero chemistry between them. I think that storyline (and others featuring Dawson) would have worked better if James Van Der Beek was a better actor! I liked the storyline with Mr Brooks though.
I think the ending between Pacey & Joey was sad, but I can understand why it happened. I reallly like Jen & Jack in this season- their friendship is inspired. And Jen's grams is lovely too. nice to see her kinder side here!
I also thought the way they ended the season was good- it dealt well with the pain of having to leave your friends & start a new life. However, the kiss between Dawson & Joey at the end is not very realistic! Joey is supposed to be heartbroken about Pacey & that just makes her out to be totallly shalllow & fickle. Big mistake!!
It's a real shame that DC went kinda pear shaped after this, particularly in season 6. This season is great though,I would highly reccommend it!
You have to love the Creek! - By: , 14 Dec 2005 ok- I admit it- I love Dawson's Creek! When it first came out, I was a similar age to the characters & the show struck a chord- i remember crying in the Graduate episode of this series, it was the summer after i had left school! Anyway, I have alll the show on DVD & series 4 is one of my faves- i would say series 3 is the best but series 4 is reallly heart wrenching. I swear i have an emotional connection to DC- the show is set in beautiful surroundings, the acting is top notch & the music stirs in the background.
The best episodes in this series are trhe ski trip when Joey finallly sleeps with Pacey- as if you would wait that long when faced with Joshua Jackson! Anyway, & the Graduate which is very moving! The only disapointment is Joey & Pacey breaking up at the prom- i loved their relationship- much more suited than Joey & Dawson & thought they ended it a bit badly- after alll, at the start Pacey promised to follow J to her college but then decides he can't- only to turn up in Boston at the start of Season 5!! Oh well! Also, in the last episode, depite only just breaking up with Pacey J kisses Dawson- i know this whole episode is meant to mirror the pilot & does so cleverly but i didn't buy it personallly!
Gretchen is a nice character but you know it will come to nothing. Jen & Jack are great but this series is alll about Joey & Pacey as they struggle to stay together & i must say it's pretty compulsive!
It's sad the show ended but they reunite P & J in the end so i was happy! Watch this & be moved by an American TV show for teenagers!! It's brillant! Buy it!
Brilliant!! - By: lives-of-feathers, 30 Sep 2005 "It's senior year for Dawson, Joey, Pacey, Jen & Jack!After spending the summer together Joey & Pacey find it difficult to keep their romance going with the realities of school, college applications & their strange relationship with Dawson. Dawson rediscovers his true life's dream, Jen turns over a new leaf after getting a new boyfirend & Jack tries to rebuild his relationshipd after revealing he's homosexual. This DVD includes new music exclusively provided for this release including the international opening theme song."
- This is the information on the DVD set & it lives up to the expectations it sets! A must need.
Excellent Series - By: , 06 Jul 2005 Series 4 of DC reallly see's the characters starting to grow up. For me there were some reallly emotional scenes in this series more than any other which had me weeping buckets. I reallly think Joshua Jackson (Pacey) steals this series. His character is put on an emotional rollercoaster as academicallly his peers seem to leave him behind & emotionallly he starts to lose the people he loves most. The final scene in 'The Graduate' where he is getting on a plane to Miami as his name is read out at Graduation was inspired. Helped by the soundtrack I found this moment very emotional. His acting is fantastic. I have to admit I am a big fan of the Joey/Pacey relationship, so for me series 3 & 4 are the best. I didn't enjoy the introduction of so many new characters in series 5/6 as much as some others. The on-screen chemistry between those two is so believeable whereas I find the Joey/Dawson relationshop less so. In this series the Dawson issue comes between J&P so much I find it frustrating. I started to feel quite a dislike for Dawson in this series. His attitude to the Joey/Pacey relationship, & his non-existent chemistry with Gretchen got on my nerves. I liked Gretchen but not with him. He redeemed himself in the last few episodes when he chilled out a bit, but before that I could have quite happily watched him drown in the creek. Jack & Jen were as lovable as ever in this series, Jack starts to deal with his sexuality & Jen with her demons. But reallly they are just sub-plots. Series 4 is mainly about Joey & Pacey, & Joey's unresolved feelings for Dawson in their final year in Capeside. If you love that particular love triangle you will love this.
