The O.C.

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S 4 :  Ep 16 Aired 2/22/07
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Show Summary

The O.C. - also known as Orange County, California - is an idyllic paradise, a wealthy, harbor-front community where everything and everyone appears to be perfect. But beneath the surface is a world of shifting loyalties and identities, of kids living secret lives hidden from their parents and of parents living secret lives hidden from their children. 'The O.C.' tells the story of the Cohen, Cooper and Nichol families and Ryan Atwood, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks who is thrust into this world and who will forever change the lives of the residents of The O.C.

Produced by: Warner Brothers TV, College Hill Pictures, Wonderland and Hypnotic Productions

Theme Song: California (Here We Come) by Phantom Planet.moreless

Cast & Crew

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie

Ryan Atwood
Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton

Marissa Cooper
Adam Brody

Adam Brody

Seth Cohen
Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson

Summer Roberts
Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Sanford "Sandy" Cohen
Kelly Rowan

Kelly Rowan

Kirsten Cohen
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  • Teenage drama

    7.0
    By bellasempre, Mar 19, 2013
    I remember watching this religiously every week in my early teens. It still remains one of my absolute favourites.



    Summer and Seth were adorable.

  • The show starts of with a bang! but soon after takes a nose dive.

    5.5
    By rylan69, Dec 29, 2012
    First season top notch teen drama! As the show goes It just becomes crap and stopped caring..

  • One of the best teen dramas of all time but it will always come second on my list.

    10
    By greysanatomy12, May 05, 2012
    The O.C. was one of the first shows i ever watched religiously.I discovered it one summer and i immediately fell in love with it.With that said,the O.C. is my second favorite teen show after One Tree Hill.I love both shows but i think One Tree Hill is better,even though the O.C. gets all the praise.They both started the same year but OTH evolved so much more.

    Anyway,let's talk about the show now.The show is about a troubled teen from Chino named Ryan who after being kicked out of his house ends up in the home of a rich family in Orange County.There he forms friendships,he finds love,he faces his own fears and he tries to overcome his troubled past.

    Most of the characters are excellent and well-written and most of the storylines are enjoyable.On the other hand,the acting is average.Benjamin Mckenzie is sort of wooden, Mischa Barton is not exactly the best actress and Willa Holland is insufferable.However,a few members of the cast,like Kelly Rowan,Adam Brody and Peter Gallagher are truly magnificent.

    The first season is definitely the best season of the show and the beginning of this beautiful journey.The pilot and the tear-jerking season finale are two of my favorite episodes.

    The second season is not as good as the first one but definitely one of the best.Kirsten's alcoholism,Caleb's death and the return of Trey are extraordinary storylines.

    The third season is kind of a let down considering the strength of the first two seasons.Johnny's death and Volchok were two aspects i hated about this season.

    The fourth season is the worst season,IMO.I thought it was kind of weird.Storylines i hated include: Summer wanting to save the world,Che and his spirit animals,Taylor getting married to that obnoxious french guy who wrote a book about her(??) and Ryan's dad ending up with Julie...

    As a whole,the O.C. was and always will be a great show that influenced a lot of teens around the world,including me.Long live O.C.moreless

  • Adam Brody (Seth) red carpet Interview

    9.0
    By StarCam, Apr 11, 2012
    Great show for teens.



    Adam Brody hit the red carpet for the premiere of his new film, Damsels in Distress, and StarCam's Josh Nasar relays a question from a fellow movie buff that leaves the former OC star searching for words. See if Adam is able to pull it together without inserting his foot into his mouth and hear about his role in the film. You can watch it anytime on our YouTube channel (StarCamCelebrities) or follow the link. Thanks!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMVgan5REzAmoreless

  • Appropriate for teens only.

    8.0
    By JoshuaSutton, Mar 24, 2012
    The show seemed to have the dynamic that is really only JUST for teenagers.

    The creativityand quality storylines were quickly exhausted by the end of the second season, thingsbecame drab and boring.

    I love the show though, it was a great show an angsty teenage me could relate to and escape to.

    The characters were all lovable and charming in their own way, and it was perfectly cast for what they were looking for.

    Despite the CW be NOTORIOUS for casting pretty overagers.

    It at least got taken off the air sensibly unlike Smallville and One Tree Hill.

    Overall, a good show but not great.

    There is no lasting keepsake appeal to the show when you get older.moreless
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