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Although Dawson\u2019s Creek<\/em><\/a> was one of the most famous teen dramas of all time, the series\u2019 spinoff didn\u2019t perform so well. In July 2000 \u2014 the summer between seasons 3 and 4 of Dawson\u2019s<\/em> \u2014 Young Americans<\/em> debuted on The WB. The series followed Will Krudski, a friend of Pacey Witter\u2019s (Joshua Jackson<\/strong><\/a>) who appeared in three episodes of the successful Kevin Williamson<\/strong> series.<\/p>\n During his arc on Dawson\u2019s<\/em>, Will had a brief romance with Andi McPhee (Meredith Monroe<\/strong>) and the only thing revealed about his backstory was that he had a rough home life.<\/p>\n Young Americans<\/em>, 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, gained admission to the school after landing a scholarship and, in order to get away from his abusive father, enrolls in the summer session. The drama focused on themes such as forbidden love, gender roles and social classes.<\/p>\n Throughout the series, Will must find his place at the boarding school \u2013 even though he feels he doesn\u2019t belong.<\/p>\n Along the way, he finds a group of friends: his roommate Scout (Mark Famiglietti<\/strong>); a girl who disguises herself as a boy to get her mother\u2019s attention, Jake (Katherine Moennig<\/strong>); the dean\u2019s son who is confused by his attraction to Jake, Hamilton (Ian Somerhalder<\/strong><\/a>) and Will\u2019s childhood friend, Bella (Kate Bosworth<\/strong><\/a>). He also butted heads early-on with the rowing coach and teacher Finn (Ed Quinn<\/strong>).<\/p>\n The spinoff also featured multiple notable guest stars included Matt Czuchry<\/strong><\/a> as Will\u2019s long-time best friend Sean; Charlie Hunnam<\/strong><\/a> as bad-boy Gregor; and Michelle Monaghan<\/strong><\/a> as Will\u2019s love interest, Caroline.<\/p>\n