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Dawson's Creek: Season 2
The constant parent-child crises can be a bit much, but there were numerous other developments, including a two-part sexual whodunnit, Dawson embarking on his second movie (assisted by Rachael Leigh Cook in a sizzling guest appearance), Dawson's birthday party from hell, a vicious rumour that spreads through the high school, and the emotion-wringing finale. The only bonus feature is a commentary track on the first and last episodes just as with the first season, though executive producer Paul Stupin is by himself rather than accompanied by creator Kevin Williamson. The interplay is missed, but Stupin enthusiastically offers a lot of information about how the cast had become celebrities by the second season and had to juggle other projects and random details and trivia. Stupin mentions how carefully he selected different pieces of music, which "would become forever part of our show." That's ironic because for this DVD set Stupin himself picked a lot of new music to replace the selections that originally aired, presumably because of the cost involved in securing the rights (a problem for many television DVD releases). A couple of episodes are unaltered, but others have had almost every song replaced. Newcomers to the series probably won't notice, but serious fans may want not want to tape over their video cassettes just yet. --David Horiuchi
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
The second series of Dawson's Creek finds Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Joey (Katie Holmes) exploring the newest phase of their lifelong friendship, leaving Jen (Michelle Williams) and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) on the outside. The former enters a downward spiral assisted by bad girl Abby (Monica Keena), but Pacey happens into a "meet cute" with one of Capeside's new residents, the impossibly perky Andie (Meredith Monroe), who turns out to be his perfect foil. The Creek also struck gold with its second major addition, Andie's brother Jack (Kerr Smith), who shows Joey that he's more than just a clumsy waiter. With the siblings' help, Pacey and Joey show the most personal growth during the season's 22 episodes.
great to watch it again
Review date: 2008-07-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
I bought this box set recently, having the urge to watch Dawson's Creek again, and I wasn't disappointed. Season Two was always my favourite and to me, it was the best season of the show. I persevered with it for another couple of series when it aired first on TV, years ago, but eventually gave up, tired of how the programme seemed to revolve so much around Joey. I think Season Two showed more diversity.
It has the lovely Pacey/Andie relationship which was so cruelly and unrealistically destroyed at the start of Season Three. Pacey and Andie were the cutest Creek couple. She helped him mature and start to make something of his life, while he supported her through her various traumas. They also had a great sparring partnership, which was a nice change from the eternal Dawson/Joey drama.
However I did enjoy Dawson and Joey's developing relationship in Season Two. The transition from friends to lovers was never going to be easy, and here it's portrayed for the scary and uncertain experience it is. Joey was still a sweet character here, and I felt for her as she tried to find out who she was away from Dawson.
Jen was always a great character, Michelle Williams is a very good actress, and her despair here becomes heartbreaking. She makes friends with no-good Abby, and the pair cause loads of trouble before they are split up forever in a plot twist that has serious repercussions for everyone in the group. Jack, Andie's brother, is introduced too and becomes a potentially fascinating character - towards the end he and Jen form the friendship that would last for the rest of the show.
There's lots going on here, many plot strands interweaving, and the result is a satisfying watch. I probably won't buy any of the later series on DVD - I like to have this one to remind me when Dawson's Creek was at its peak.
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Reviews
wow
Review date: 2005-12-07 Rating: 10 out of 10
I loved he first series of DC, but this one is sooooo much better. I just love andie and jack, best new characters. I dont really like jen at the beginning of the series but by the end shes nicer. I liked the intensity of joey/dawson and pacry/andie. I liked the shows dynamic. Bring on season 3
Subtitles
Review date: 2005-02-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
I really enjoy Dawson's Creek so was really pleased when the second series came out, but i was just wondering if any of you out there had any problems with subtitles. I kept getting french subtitles up periodically. has anyone else had this problem??
Dawson's Creek S2
Review date: 2004-06-14 Rating: 10 out of 10
Well it seems like forever since i watched this season. I'm a fan of practically any TV show you care to name and i'm just as hooked on Dawson's Creek as i am on other things like Buffy or Roswell or whatever, anyway the second season is where you see things start to develop and more on from the hopeless pining that went on in the first season. It also introduces Andie and Jack, two of my favourite characters ever! For me this season is better than the first but not the best out of the lot, anyone who likes the show should definitely buy this but i'm more excited by the prospect of Season 3
The Second Season ...
Review date: 2004-05-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
I gave this DVD five stars. I would have given it five stars had the season contained only 4 episodes as i am an extreme Dawson's Creek fanatic. However, this wasn't necessary, as the quality of the DVD matches the quality of the series. Or, at least, it met my standards, for those of you who are watching on widescreen, with surround sound etc. I suggest that you see other reviews for more details, for those of us who only really want to be entertained, the only thing that i can criticise about the DVD is that some of the music has been altered from the way the episodes were broadcast, sue to licensing or copyright issues, i think.
For the unfortunate ones out there who having seen Dawson's Creek before, this second season follows the four leads from the first season; Joey, Dawson, Pacey, and Jen, and there families and friends. It also addds two new characters; Jack and Andie. To summarise the plot of the first season for newcomers: Dawson and Joey have been best friends since they were little, but Joey long since realised she loved him, then sophistacted Jen came into town, and swept Dawson off his feet leaving Joey feeling like second-fiddle. By adding slightly sex-obsessed Pacey, ex-NewYorker Jen, hyperverbal Andy, and shy-yet-deep-yet-sexy-yet(?) Jack, and all their baggage the show quickly becomes must-see television. I won't give away how the old season ends, because that gives away the start of the new season, but you should be able to pick it up. Highlights of the season include, in my eyes, Paceys moments in the final episode, when Jack finally gets into the limelight close to the middle of the season, with a story bound to impress (which, for those who have heard what happens, is done full justice by both the actors and the shows producers/creators etc.), Abbys bitchiness throughout the season, Dawson and Andies singing,and the conflict and resolution of 'The All Nighter', this is, without a doubt, the most complex, enthralling, entertaining, lighthearted, touching and thoroughly Dawson's Creek season of the entire series.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Joshua Jackson
Mary Beth Peil
James Van Der Beek
Katie Holmes
Michelle Williams
Creators:
James Van Der Beek (Primary Contributor)
Katie Holmes (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
EAN: 5032680717232
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 6
Format: Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2004-04-05
Number of discs: 6
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 996 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1998-01-20
Language: Dutch (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: German (Subtitled)
Language: Italian (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)