Dawson's Creek wouldn't have the pathos and drama that it is famous for without the love triangle between Dawson Leery, Joey Potter, and Pacey Witter. From the pilot, it's obvious that Joey and Dawson are closer than most friends and they have such a deep shared history. It seems like the choice of who Joey should be with is obvious. But as the series progresses, Pacey becomes a top romantic contender, and fans are left with a confusing (but entertaining) love triangle.