Rough Water on Dawson's Creek

Many insiders are suggesting that Dawson's Creek may have a storm on the horizon in the form of repeat story lines and unhappy stars.

Buzzle Staff Editor, 4/10/2001

Although Dawson's Creek still holds its position as one of the WB's biggest hits and a consistent ratings draws, those close to the show are reporting that the final episodes of the season, including the season finale, are shaping up in an eerily similar fashion to last year's final episodes. It seems that Joey is going to have to choose once again between her philosophical "best friend for life," Dawson, and the somewhat troubled but eternally lovable Pacey. If you're experiencing déjà vu, don't be alarmed - that is the exact same story line as last season. Why, you ask, are the producers going back to such a recently used formula? It seems that the power that be on the Dawson's set, namely Dawson, has stated his dislike for the fact that the show's primary character has taken a back seat to its supporting cast, Joey and Pacey.

The fact that the show has elevated both Katie Holmes and Josh Jackson to superstar status has blurred the chain of command on the set. Viewers seem to be equally intrigued by all three of the characters in one of television's most complicated love triangles. While Dawson's moves toward its season finale, producers should be wary that appeasing their stars could cost the show dearly in the long run. As they attempt to refocus on Dawson, they could lose some of the magic that the show has generated lately and could find themselves sinking in Dawson's Creek. Does anyone else see a 'Joey Loves Pacey' spin-off coming?