The O.C. (TV Series 2003-2007)

About The O.C.

'The O.C.' is an American teen drama television series that aired from 2003 to 2007. It was created by Josh Schwartz for the FOX Network. The series centers around Ryan Atwood, a troubled youth from a broken home, who is adopted by the wealthy and philanthropic Sandy and Kirsten Cohen. Ryan and his surrogate brother Seth, deal with life as outsiders in the high-class world of Newport Beach.

Making / Production

'The O.C.' was produced by Wonderland Sound and Vision, College Hill Pictures, Inc., Hypnotic, and others. It was distributed by Warner Bros. Filming was generally done in Orange County, but also in different parts of Los Angeles.

Actors

• Ben McKenzie as Ryan Atwood - A troubled teenager from Chino who is brought into the privileged community of Newport Beach
• Adam Brody as Seth Cohen - A socially awkward yet quick-witted teenager; he is the son of Sandy and Kirsten Cohen
• Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts - Seth's love interest who slowly transforms from a shallow party girl into a career woman
• Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper - The troubled socialite who becomes romantically involved with Ryan

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'The O.C.' stands for Orange County, California.
• The show was primarily filmed in a real, working community called Talega in San Clemente, California.
• The series has been broadcast in over 50 countries worldwide.

Awards

'The O.C.' was nominated and won several awards during its run. In 2005, it was honored with the 'Prism Award' for 'TV Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline' and in 2004, 'Teen Choice Award' for 'Choice Breakout TV Show'.

Quotes

• "Welcome to the O.C., bitch!" - Luke Ward
• "I suffer from a lactose intolerance. It’s angered the lactose goddess." - Seth Cohen
• "I'm a lot better off than when you found me." - Ryan Atwood

Music, Soundtrack

• "California" by Phantom Planet - The theme song for all four seasons of the show.
• "Dice" by Finley Quaye - Played during the first season in the Las Vegas episode.
• "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap - Notable for its use in the season two finale.