Dawson Leery was the Tony Soprano of fictional teenage nonsense

February 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM

By Adam White

Dawson Leery was the Tony Soprano of fictional teenage nonsense

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The whiny, manipulative anti-hero of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ had an ugly cry and a terrible haircut. For a certain generation watching the show on Sunday mornings on Channel 4, it was absolutely thrilling to be exasperated by him. And it’s why the death of his portrayer, the actor James Van Der Beek, hits so hard, writes Adam White

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The whiny, manipulative anti-hero of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ had an ugly cry and a terrible haircut. For a certain generation watching the show on Sunday mornings on Channel 4, it was absolutely thrilling to be exasperated by him. And it’s why the death of his portrayer, the actor James Van Der Beek, hits so hard, writes Adam White This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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The whiny, manipulative anti-hero of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ had an ugly cry and a terrible haircut. For a certain generation watching the show on Sunday mornings on Channel 4, it was absolutely thrilling to be exasperated by him. And it’s why the death of his portrayer, the actor James Van Der Beek, hits so hard, writes Adam White

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