Castaways: [s6e15]

While there isn't a single "standard" academic paper titled Castaways , the episode is frequently discussed in fan and media analysis regarding its subversion of teen drama tropes and its pivotal role in the "Joey and Pacey" relationship arc. Core Themes for an Analysis

“It's also an episode that logically can only properly happen in that time... Nowadays it'll be straight on their phone and sort themselves out.” Reddit · r/dawsonscreek · 5 years ago

: Fans often cite "Castaways" as the moment that fixed the damage done to the Pacey/Joey dynamic in Season 5. It addresses the characters' shared history and their "natural chemistry" which had been sidelined for several seasons.