Dawson's Creek (TV Series) Reunited (1999) User Reviews

Great drama, with an pinch of mystery and humor.

[m-47826 · 8/10 · 23 January 2022]

Season 2 is a great time for the show. The acting was outstanding, in some of the heavy materials given to the younger cast. The storylines kept you wanting more, without sounding like a cheap soap opera. And the characters were all flawed, without it looking too forced or melodramatic. It's a real shame the soundtrack chosen to replace the original songs, don't have the same impact... Reunited is another great episode, dealing with important arcs of the season. Andie's storyline in particular, gives it most of it appeal. The way Tim was introduced, is ambiguous enough to make viewers wonder, and get into that problematic, after they have all the pieces of the puzzle together. The French restaurant part, is built like a small play, and adds new layers to the script. The ending is bittersweet. Gail leaving heartbroken, and Andie coming to terms with her illness. Only you wouldn't expect it otherwise. The replacement song for the scene isn't as good as that PJ Olsson song from the CD, but it's a lot better than most. So here's another highlight.

Nice to see mental illness depicted respectfully

[sheepandsharks · 9/10 · 2 May 2023]

There is a lot to love in this episode. Dawson and Joey are actually likable and fun together. It's great to see Jen and Gail bond, and to see Jen and Joey come together as friends yet again. The other reviewer mentioned that the restaurant scene comes together like a play, and I agree. It's very well done.

But once again, the MVP award goes to Meredith Monroe as Andie. We've hit the climax of her heartbreaking storyline this season, and she acts it beautifully. Visual hallucinations aren't extremely common in schizophrenia (which I'm not sure they ever outright say Andie has), but they absolutely do happen, and this is a pretty accurate depiction of them. Andie's added layer of self-awareness that Tim will "have to go away" if anyone else learns that she's seeing him is also accurate for someone with the intelligence and experience of her character. Her fear and anger are all made very real to us.

Pacey Witter continues to be the reason why no man will ever live up to my expectations. He's so supportive of Andie and never runs away from what she's going through. They are so wonderful together. (This makes me sad for what's to come in season 3, despite it being my favorite season with my all-time favorite slow burn love story.)

Practically perfect episode.