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Dawson's Creek To Be or Not to Be... (1998–2003) Online

Dawson's Creek To Be or Not to Be... (1998–2003) Online
1998–2003 James Van Der Beek Katie Holmes Michelle Williams Sandy Smolan
Original Title :
To Be or Not to Be...
Genre :
TV Episode / Drama / Romance
Year :
1998–2003
Directror :
Sandy Smolan
Cast :
James Van Der Beek,Katie Holmes,Michelle Williams
Writer :
Kevin Williamson,Greg Berlanti
Type :
TV Episode
Time :
44min
Rating :
8.4/10

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Dawson's Creek To Be or Not to Be... (1998–2003) Online

Capside High is abuzz with the gossip mill after Jack bears his soul in a English assignment and is forced to explore his innermost secrets while reading a poem he wrote aloud in class, leaving Dawson, Joey and Andie shaken by the implications of what it all means: Jack happens to be gay. Meanwhile, Pacey tries to defend Jack in the face of his adversarial English teacher, Mr. Peterson, and ends up getting in trouble when he assaults the petulant Mr. Peterson which causes a riff between Pacey and Andie. Also, Jen finds Ty Hicks to be full of surprises of not only being part of a bible study group, but having a liking for blues music by taking her out to a local jazz club.
Episode cast overview, first billed only:
James Van Der Beek James Van Der Beek - Dawson Leery
Katie Holmes Katie Holmes - Joey Potter
Michelle Williams Michelle Williams - Jen Lindley
Joshua Jackson Joshua Jackson - Pacey Witter
Mary-Margaret Humes Mary-Margaret Humes - Gail Leery (credit only)
John Wesley Shipp John Wesley Shipp - Mitch Leery (credit only)
Mary Beth Peil Mary Beth Peil - Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan (credit only)
Nina Repeta Nina Repeta - Bessie Potter
Meredith Monroe Meredith Monroe - Andie McPhee
Kerr Smith Kerr Smith - Jack McPhee
Eddie Mills Eddie Mills - Tyson 'Ty' Hicks
Edmund Kearney Edmund Kearney - Mr. Peterson (as Edmund J. Kearney)
Jesse Janowsky Jesse Janowsky - Student #3 (as Jesse Jankowsky)
Mike Johnson Mike Johnson - Student #2
Jenifer Kruskamp Jenifer Kruskamp - Sherry

The title is based upon the often used quote from Shakespeare's play Hamlet, "To be or not to be."


User reviews

Braendo

Braendo

This is a great episode. However, in its greatness lies the reason why it is not truly tremendous. The episode is one of the most memorable in the *entire* run of Dawson's Creek, but as a whole, the episode is less than the sum of its parts.

First, Dawson's movie, which started *filming* in the previous episode, vanishes from the plot like Abby did in the same episode. Second, the character of Ty exists solely to get Jen some screen time. Third, while this episode is built around the big character moment for Kerr Smith's Jack McPhee, finally giving justification for the character's addition to the cast (Andie McPhee already has had plenty), ultimately this episode belongs to Pacey the character and Joshua Jackson the actor, who once again steals the show.

Anyway, best episode since #2.4, Tamara's Return, so one cannot really complain that this is "only" 8/10 - it still beats most episodes of most shows made even in the Golden Age of the Television Entertainment of the 2000s.
Mave

Mave

This is one of those episodes that stuck for me when I hear the name Dawson's Creek. In this episode we encounter Jack and his poem, his true secret, what's been eating him up. Second best is the mean teacher, who torture his students just for the sake of it, and last the amazingly written character, Pacey Witter.

When Pacey defended Jack in Mr.Peterson class, it is one of the most genuine, passionate scenes I've ever seen in a teen drama. The dialogs were impressive and sharp, Joshua Jackson and Edmund Kearney's top notch acting makes it a great experience, and memorable too. The dilemma of Jack being gay or not was handled pretty well, considering they didn't go all the way declaring Jack is gay. A perfect emotional tension!
Kirizius

Kirizius

This is episode is simply amazing. It has so much drama, and so much heart. This is one of the best episodes of Dawson's Creek from the entire series, and is definitely one of my all- time favorite episodes, in the Top 10. It's so moving, and makes me so distraught at the same time. It is such a powerful element behind it. When someone comes out as gay on a TV show, where it is so unexpected, you are bound to be surprised. And I absolutely hate the teacher. He had no right to do what he did. I cannot believe how much I love this episode. I feel so much for Jack. Even a decade later, where gay rights are slowly getting to where they should be, this episode just moves me. And I hope is anyone who is gay watches this, it helps them. Wow, I just so got so philosophical.

In this episode, Jack writes a poem for his English class, but little did he know that his teacher was going to force to read it aloud for the entire class. His poem was about his thoughts, about other men, and when word gets around Capeside High, things just get worse for him. Pacey tries to defend Jack, and his rights, to his English teacher, and ends up getting in trouble after he assaults his teacher.

Worst part of the episode: Mr. Peterson, the English teacher.

Overall, I give this episode a 10 out of 10, which in my ratings book is: Freaking Ridonkulous.