James Van Der Beek was always in on the joke
When “Dawson’s Creek” finished its six-season run in 2003, it paved the way for more sophisticated teen dramas like “Gossip Girl.” The show also coincided with the growing popularity of online spaces like chat rooms and fan-created stories. In fact, the website Television Without Pity, known for its witty recaps, was created in 1998 specifically to analyze the show’s writing.







