although Dawson’s Creek was one of the most famous teen dramas of all time, the series’ spin-off didn’t fare as well. In July 2000 – the summer between seasons 3 and 4 of Dawson’s — Young Americans debuted on The WB. The series followed Will Krudski, a friend of Pacey Witter’s (Joshua Jackson) who appeared in three episodes of the successful Kevin Williamson series.
During his arc on Dawson’sWill had a brief romance with Andi McPhee (Meredith Monroe) and all that was revealed about his backstory was that he had a rough home life.
Young Americans, which ran for eight episodes from July 12 to August 30, took place at Rawley Academy, a prestigious boarding school. Will, a working-class New Englander, gains admission to the school after being awarded a scholarship and, to get away from his abusive father, enrolls in the summer session. The drama focused on themes of forbidden love, gender roles and social classes.
Throughout the series, Will has to find his place at the boarding school, even though he doesn’t feel at home there.
Along the way, he finds a group of friends: his roommate Scout (Mark Familiatti); a girl who disguises herself as a boy to get her mother’s attention, Jake (Katherine Monnig); the dean’s son who is confused by his attraction to Jake, Hamilton (Ian Somerhalder) and Will’s childhood friend, Bella (Kate Bosworth). He also clashed early on with rowing coach and teacher Finn (Ed Quinn).
The spin-off also featured multiple notable guest stars Matt Czuchry as Will’s old best friend Sean; Charlie Hunnam as villain Gregor; And Michelle Monaghan as Will’s love interest, Caroline.
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