Dawson's Darlings

Kim deals with gardeners, Zazz watches her neighbor’s dog, and both of them do their very best to remember that, in theory, this is supposed to be a show about Dawson’s Creek.

Season 5, Episode 11 - “Something Wild”

From HBO Max: Jen tries to convince Boston to move to Boston, while Joey, Pacey and Audrey team up for a night to celebrate their respective achievements.

In an episode full of one-on-one heavy conversations after the discovery of Jen and Dawson… Pacey is increasingly charming and a damn delight. Also Charlie exists.

Season 5, Episode 10 - “Appetite for Destruction” 

From HBO Max: Dawson and Jen return home to an unexpected dinner party where their new relationship is suddenly unveiled.

So this episode... exists. And that's really all we can say about it.

Season 5, Episode 9 - “Four Scary Stories”

From HBO Max: Jen solicits four scary stories during her Halloween night stint as a substitute DJ at the campus radio station.

Don’t worry - in between talk of fidget toys and the office supplies we stole from Hart of Dixie, we still find plenty of time to complain about frats.

Season 5, Episode 8 - “Hotel New Hampshire”

From HBO Max: As Audrey and Joey join Jack and his friends at a fraternity formal, Dawson invites Jen to join him for a weekend in New Hampshire.

We’re talking The Whale, Real World Seattle, and updates on Jack and Jill and Trophy Wife. And also Dawson’s Creek - if there’s time.

Season 5, Episode 7 - “Text, Lies, and Videotape” 

From HBO Max: As Dawson begins therapy, Joey looks for the self-confidence to voice her opinions, while Pacey discovers the truth behind Danny’s affair.

This became a Trophy Wife podcast less than two minutes in and, honestly, it never recovered.

Season 5, Episode 6 - “High Anxiety”

From HBO Max: While in Boston to see a psychiatrist about his anxiety, Dawson learns that his friend’s lives are in turmoil, too.

Dawson’s never been more relatable, Jack’s never been more upsetting, and Jen’s never wasted more coffee. Plus, Zazz spills the tea on the HBO Max intern writing the episode summaries, and Kim learns what drinking games are.

Season 5, Episode 5 - “Use Your Disillusion”

From HBO Max: Joey anxiously prepares for a visit from Dawson; Jack is forced to choose between his fraternity brothers and Tobey.

It’s time for the episode Kim’s been dreading all series and Zazz has been dreading all morning. For sure the most brutal episode to get through, as well as (in our humble opinions) the best of the season. Just an exceptionally written hour of television.

Season 5, Episode 4 - “The Long Goodbye”

From HBO Max: As Dawson takes on the responsibility of holding the family together following his dad’s death, his friends all look for ways they can help ease the pain.

New year, same Zazz and Kim rants about feminism, college prices, and frats. And in a stunning amount of bravery… Kim and Zazz do a lot of non-audio communication in an audio medium.

Season 5, Episode 3 - “Capeside Revisited”

From HBO Max: Dawson finds his dad won’t support his decision to drop out of film school; Joey learns of Pacey’s presence in Boston.

What happened this weekend? We’ll never know. But this episode has Jennifer Morrison in it and if you leave this episode with one piece of knowledge, let it be this: Jennifer Morrison? Super smart.

Season 5, Episode 2 - “The Lost Weekend”

From HBO Max: Dawson’s trip to Boston is undercut by Joey’s grim phone message; Jen decides to give romance a chance.