Dawsons Creek was a show that defined a generation. For six seasons, viewers followed the lives of Dawson (James Van Der Beek), Joey (Katie Holmes), Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Jen (Michelle Williams) as they made the transition from adolescents to young adults in the small coastal town of Capeside, Massachusetts. Based on personal experiences of show creator Kevin Williamson, Dawsons Creek was never afraid to deal with controversial topics, making a ground breaking show that set the standard for teenage drama for years to come.