Crystal Clear

Jaime, the Jack/Joey relationship is filled with so much irony that I can't even take it seriously in retrospect

Jack is hiding who he truly is, from others and himself, yet he flaunts his relationship with the only girl who Dawson loves and it's all for nothing. Jack's sexuality is his own business of course, but he put Dawson through so much discomfort and pain throughout Season 2 that it's difficult to defend his character a lot of the time. (Not that Joey is innocent - she chose to be with Jack knowing it would hurt Dawson, but still, I can't believe so much time was invested in Jack/Joey)

...And yet I honestly preferred Jack/Joey to Dawson/Jen. I have very mixed feelings when it comes to the couples on DC.

I loved that Mitch was able to put aside his own pain over being betrayed by Gail to help Dawson and Joey mend their own relationship problems. Mitch was such a great man and father.


Season 2 is like a double-edged sword to me, because it's my favorite season for the beautiful Pacey/Andie romance, yet I DESPISE how they tear down Dawson and Joey's relationship so soon after spending the entire first season building up to it happening.

Paul Stupin's carefree attitude on the DVD commentary about DJo annoys me. He admits that they had the option to either write Dawson/Joey as a happy and committed couple, or break them up, and they went with the latter option just for the sake of displaying unnecessary drama.

The problem is that it sets in motion a long line of will they / won't they for DJo all over again. They should have evolved much better after Season 1, but the writers don't make the effort to take the immaturity out of their relationship.

It's a shame, because the Season 2 premiere 'THE KISS' had so much promise for them.


And that is the ultimate irony of the entire show, really - Joey is her own worst enemy. She takes out her frustration on Dawson because he's an easy target who won't fight back, yet as she identifies, "I'm not fighting with you; I'm fighting with myself."

Some fans are way too harsh on Dawson. They ridicule and criticize him for his romantic dreamer outlook on life. But the truth is that Joey is the one who kept Dawson on a pedestal, pushing him away to "go find herself" but expecting him to still be there waiting for her after her relationship with Jack ends.

I think Dawson deserves SO much credit for the way he welcomes Joey back with loving arms in Season 2. Most guys would have given up after seeing her with another classmate for so long. He never stopped loving her.

Forwood4Bamon

I believe I remember that. fourth season will be airing again. Dawson grows up a lot.

Crystal Clear

I didn't like Season 4, but it was definitely a progressive period for Dawson

rossfangirl86

^ Aww such a cute moment.


That's so very true. She spent the majority of the series fighting her feelings for Dawson/being scared of what they had. That didn't change even in the finale sadly and why I think they'd ultimately find their way back together. I think that's why she chose Jack actually, she knew he wasn't really available and she could try something different without being in danger of losing her heart. If that makes sense.

And you're right, she did put Dawson on a pedestal. That was abundantly clear in 6x02 and I like that Dawson called her on that.

Forwood4Bamon

so longest day and show me love. ugh dawson really did act possessive but joey did go in after him in that ep after he found out about PJ.

the_oc74

Yeah, she did. Joey left Pacey outside to languish and get an earful from Andie.

rossfangirl86

Watched "Full Moon Rising" last night. The scene at the end of the episode on the rooftop was really bittersweet. You could tell Joey was conflicted about the unexpected kiss with Jack and wanted to tell Dawson about it but didn't because of what was going on with his parents. It was sweet to see her comfort him as he broke down. I felt so bad for him in that scene.

cyndie57

One of my favorite DJo scene for sure a guy crying in front of a girl, that's so rare

taubman

^ agree with "4brathan&brucas" nicely said!!!

Dawson/James deserved better in the end! He wore his heart on his sleeve and was a dreamer which I'm like so there is nothing wrong being like that!!

It just proves that quote from joey "was running away from" was always Dawson. So silly how it was said in a PJ scene!! Laughable just like Paul Stupin.

KW if he stayed for the whole series would of been a DJ ending.

I didn't mind S4 as it showed how much stronger DJ connection was over PJ relationship and should of showed that it would always end with DJ..their connection is romantic as well!!

Still think to this day would always come back to DJ!

dcfriends

This

Here's a video I came across:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKErnuMyRJs

cyndie57

so pretty

ChristinaL80

Excellent video!

rossfangirl86

Thanks for sharing!

Watched "The Dance" last night. Not my favorite episode for obvious reasons but I actually liked their breakup scene. There was such a sadness and intensity to that scene. And Joey was finally being honest about her confused feelings--it wasn't about Dawson, it was about her. She needed to find herself before she'd be ready for "them". I think this early s2 arc makes sense for them and was the only time them breaking up made sense in the context of the show. I think this is also where we see that Joey was always running from Dawson because she wasn't quite ready to be at that end point yet. It's just disappointing the writers didn't deliver on that in the end.

cyndie57

And also their first ILY that part kills me every time

Forwood4Bamon

4.07 I love that ep.