Peter GallagherSandy Cohen
Kelly RowanKirsten Cohen
Ben McKenzieRyan Atwood
Adam BrodySeth Cohen
Melinda ClarkeJulie Cooper
Rachel BilsonSummer Roberts
Autumn ReeserTaylor Townsend
Willa HollandKaitlin CooperWhy it may be worth watching
- The O.C. combines Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.7/10 from 986 votes.
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The O.C.
It's nothing like where you live. And nothing like you imagine.
Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. The available catalogue spans 4 seasons.
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californiatroubled teenunlikely loversteenage romanceteen drama
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Izu OkaforExternal review ·
It’s been over 10 years since The O.C. aired it’s first episode and people are still talking about it.
On August 5th, 2003 The OC first premiered on tv. That was 19 years ago. Happy The OC day! Miss this show.
The Fox drama has had quite the cultural impact and what many people don’t know is that it could have been a very different show. From the Cohen’s name to the stars who were almost cast, here are a few behind the scenes secrets about The O.C.!
I've been revisiting some of a sitcom that was very impactful to my teenaged and young adult year…
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It’s been over 10 years since The O.C. aired it’s first episode and people are still talking about it.
On August 5th, 2003 The OC first premiered on tv. That was 19 years ago. Happy The OC day! Miss this show.
The Fox drama has had quite the cultural impact and what many people don’t know is that it could have been a very different show. From the Cohen’s name to the stars who were almost cast, here are a few behind the scenes secrets about The O.C.!
I've been revisiting some of a sitcom that was very impactful to my teenaged and young adult years, LOL: it's The O.C. ❤
It's neat to see what still resonates and I have to be honest: a lot does. Even more now, actually, as an adult. The show is all about adults, really.
Anyway, one of the gains I got from #TheOC was a plethora of incredible music and an introduction to so many artists that would become my personal favourites.
This is a Rooney song that's fun for rainy-day vibes - like today.
So, with that said, here's your #JamOfTheDay
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