Talk about disappointment — that’s all I felt while watching Dawson’s Creek’s 100th episode. For an episode that is *supposed* to celebrate what the show has been and where it is going, it truly broke my heart. While the episode itself was fun and cute (although all the MTV cameos drove me crazy), it really was nothing more than a “filler” episode — setting up what can only be D/Jo reunion #56418754.

Once upon a time, this show was about friendships — about Dawson, Joey, Pacey, Jen, Jack and Andie (I kinda missed her). But watching “100 Light Years From Home” made me realize that Dawson and Joey are the only characters that matter. Everyone else is relegated to secondary storyline status. Ugh. I mean, where were all the flashbacks celebrating the 5 years these characters have spent as friends — growing up and learning from each other? Where were Gail, Bessie, Alex, Grams, etc? Why wasn’t this episode in Capeside? Instead, we’re treated to flashbacks of Dawson and Joey — you know, those two crazy kids who can never seem to get their timing right. ::screams::

More ranting —
Jen– My favorite character got shafted – AGAIN! Grr. Do the writers hate Jen or something? The poor girl had like 2 minutes of screen time. Plus, she was sick. What is that about? Michelle Williams is the best actress on this show and they can’t even recognize that and give her a real storyline.

Dawson/Pacey– How in the world did Pacey get so comfortable with Dawson? Don’t get me wrong, I love (and really miss) the friendship between these two — but honestly, I wish their relationship had been developed on screen. That would have been risky story-telling — maybe too risky considering it would have meant acknowledgement of the P/Jo relationship. But it would also have been hopeful, angsty and ultimately satisfying for these two and their fans.

I still love DC, though — it’s like a bad addiction that I can’t get over. lol.

One thing I really loved (and it wasn’t even part of the episode) was Katie Holmes’s pick for her brightest DC moment — the scene in Season 3 when Pacey gave Joey her wall. ::sigh:: I was so happy she chose that one — it’s a P/Jo scene for one but ultimately it’s about friendship and going the extra mile to support your friends. 🙂 Go Katie!

I know, I know — too much DC ranting. ::blush:: Sorry guys. 😛

What happened to my favorite show?!?

I hate that the DC writers have had so many opportunities to take these characters into new and fresh directions but instead they waste potential and recycle tired storylines. It’s exasperating, really.

Pacey and Audrey – Were cute but not anymore. Can they please do something else besides have sex? And can someone explain to me why Joey (Joey! the same girl who had a long, intense and romantic relationship with Pacey last season) can be so indifferent towards all the groping and kissing that P/A do in front of her? I mean, ugh. You’d think that the three of them would be a *little* uncomfortable in that situation.

Pacey and Joey – Of course, the one scene these two had together had to be ruined when Joey said that if she wanted to, she could break Charlie’s heart into a million pieces. I just, I don’t know, found that to be in bad taste, especially since she said it to Pacey.

Dawson and Jen – Now *this* is the wasted potential that I’m talking about. These two could have been great — but they ended before they really got a chance to become something. And after witnessing several loving scenes between these two, the writers want me to believe that they had no passion?!? That it was all about comfort sex?!? It’s just lazy writing! Or maybe it’s just the build up towards Dawson and Joey getting back together at the end of the season. Blah blah. (That’s not a spoiler — that’s my speculation).

But really, the thing that incenses (is that too harsh?) me the most is Joey and Charlie. The whole “Joey can change him but Jen can’t” storyline. It’s all Joey, all the time.

The one thing I did like about “Highway to Hell” was that Jack and Jen seem to be getting their friendship back on track. I love these two together — more!

Ok, I know you’re reading this and thinking, “Wow, Kel is really insane. Or obsessed. Probably both.” I know. lol. DC brings out those qualities in me. 😉