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The O.C., also known as Orange County, California, is an idyllic paradise – a wealthy, harbour-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.
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From Ryan's first moments in Newport Beach, he finds himself in conflict with a strict social and economic hierarchy that has existed for generations and doesn't tolerate any incursion from outsiders. His very presence in Newport Beach threatens the security of its inhabitants and their way of life simply because this troubled teenager is unable and unwilling to conform. Ryan's arc for the series will continue and expand upon the 'fish-out-of-water' dynamic established in the pilot. Throughout the series, Ryan's outsider status will continue to set him apart from the O.C. elite, but his continued presence in their community ultimately shines like a bright light on the fact that everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, feels like an outsider at heart.
Ryan would come to win the heart of Newport's princess, Marissa Cooper. While they would eventually be together, many obstacles blocked their way. The two would try to tear them apart, and while they stayed strong, it would eventually be Ryan's ex-girlfriend Theresa who would pull them apart.
When Theresa appeared in Newport, hoping to escape Chino, everything would be turned upside-down. Theresa would later become pregnant with a child that was uncertain to be Ryan's. Ryan however, did the right thing, and left with her to Chino in order to help build a strong new family.
Theresa would later lie to Ryan and tell him that she has lost the baby. Ryan would then return to Newport to live with the Cohen's again. However, Ryan and Marissa may never recover this time.
Run Away
Ryan would come to win the heart of Newport's princess, Marissa Cooper. While they would eventually be together, many obstacles blocked their way. The two would try to tear them apart, and while they stayed strong, it would eventually be Ryan's ex-girlfriend Theresa who would pull them apart.
When Theresa appeared in Newport, hoping to escape Chino, everything would be turned upside-down. Theresa would later become pregnant with a child that was uncertain to be Ryan's. Ryan however, did the right thing, and left with her to Chino in order to help build a strong new family.
Theresa would later lie to Ryan and tell him that she has lost the baby. Ryan would then return to Newport to live with the Cohen's again. However, Ryan and Marissa may never recover this time.
Run Away
The daughter of Jimmy and Julie Cooper, Marissa has lived next door to the Cohen's her entire life. She has it all, great friends, a great boyfriend, and the perfect family. So we think... the day she meets Ryan, everything changes in her world. Over the series she will be forced to make tough choices and take responsibility for her life. With each new decision, she tells the entire community, "I don't care what you think." She stands by her father, befriends Seth, leaves her boyfriend and finds herself falling in love with the ultimate outsider. Like Kirsten Cohen, who was in her shoes at that age, Marissa begins to make choices that will define her as a woman, and determine whether her path would lead her away from the O.C or deeper into its heart.
Marissa and Ryan would begin a relationship that would be challenged every step of the way. Whether it is the jealous ex-boyfriend, the over-controlling mother, or past girlfriends returned, it would never be easy for Marissa and Ryan. But the two stood strong.
But when Ryan's ex-girlfriend, Theresa, hoped to escape her life in Chino, everything would be turned upside-down. Theresa would later become pregnant with a child that was uncertain to be Ryan's. Ryan however, did the right thing, and left with her to Chino in order to help build a strong new family.
Marissa was left devastated and unsure of her relationship with Ryan. Her mother, Julie, would marry the villain Caleb Nichol and force Marissa to live with her. Since then, Marissa has returned to her out-of-control behaviour and her future with Ryan is uncertain.
Interview Marissa
Marissa and Ryan would begin a relationship that would be challenged every step of the way. Whether it is the jealous ex-boyfriend, the over-controlling mother, or past girlfriends returned, it would never be easy for Marissa and Ryan. But the two stood strong.
But when Ryan's ex-girlfriend, Theresa, hoped to escape her life in Chino, everything would be turned upside-down. Theresa would later become pregnant with a child that was uncertain to be Ryan's. Ryan however, did the right thing, and left with her to Chino in order to help build a strong new family.
Marissa was left devastated and unsure of her relationship with Ryan. Her mother, Julie, would marry the villain Caleb Nichol and force Marissa to live with her. Since then, Marissa has returned to her out-of-control behaviour and her future with Ryan is uncertain.
Interview Marissa
Seth is socially awkward, a bit of a wise-ass, and despite his best efforts to appear otherwise, full of longing. The only child of Sandy and Kirsten Cohen, he has grown up in 'the Newport Beach bubble' - good schools, a stocked fridge, his own sailboat and trips to Europe. From the outside it looks like Seth has it all, but like his father, he senses that there is something else out there... and he yearns for it.
Before Ryan came to town, Seth was friendless and a misfit within Newport society. But having Ryan by his side, Seth grew and eventually won the heart of Summer, the girl he desired all his life,
But Seth and Summer would have their problems, whether it is the arrival of Anna Stern, or Summer's disapproving father. When Seth left for Tahiti, he would leave Summer behind and risking ever having Summer in his life again.
The joker
Before Ryan came to town, Seth was friendless and a misfit within Newport society. But having Ryan by his side, Seth grew and eventually won the heart of Summer, the girl he desired all his life,
But Seth and Summer would have their problems, whether it is the arrival of Anna Stern, or Summer's disapproving father. When Seth left for Tahiti, he would leave Summer behind and risking ever having Summer in his life again.
The joker
Summer is Marissa's best friend and the ultimate Newport Beach party girl. Exuding brash self-confidence and a sly sexuality, Summer always speaks her mind, always gets what she wants, and never has any regrets.
Spoiled by her father since the divorce of her parents, Summer is an irresistible, magnetic narcissist. She's growing up fast in a town whose principal values are money and physical beauty -- and she loves every minute of it.
Summer is also the long time object of Seth Cohen's unwavering (if unrequited) affection. Though his physical attraction to her is undeniable, Seth sees beneath Summer's brilliant surface charms to the sweetness and free-spiritedness at her core. Unfortunately for Seth, Summer's only vaguely aware of his existence. Undaunted, Seth faithfully pursues her, convinced that his honest affection for Summer will one day catch her off guard and win her affection, if only for a moment.
When Summer let Seth into her life, she never expected the geek to have such a compassionate heart. What was initially strange aggression toward each other would later change into deeper feelings that would never have the chance to become concrete.
After the marriage of Julie Cooper and Caleb Nichol, Seth turned his back on Newport. Seth left Summer behind when he ventured into the Pacific Ocean, and the relationship between Seth and Summer would never be the same.
Spoiled by her father since the divorce of her parents, Summer is an irresistible, magnetic narcissist. She's growing up fast in a town whose principal values are money and physical beauty -- and she loves every minute of it.
Summer is also the long time object of Seth Cohen's unwavering (if unrequited) affection. Though his physical attraction to her is undeniable, Seth sees beneath Summer's brilliant surface charms to the sweetness and free-spiritedness at her core. Unfortunately for Seth, Summer's only vaguely aware of his existence. Undaunted, Seth faithfully pursues her, convinced that his honest affection for Summer will one day catch her off guard and win her affection, if only for a moment.
When Summer let Seth into her life, she never expected the geek to have such a compassionate heart. What was initially strange aggression toward each other would later change into deeper feelings that would never have the chance to become concrete.
After the marriage of Julie Cooper and Caleb Nichol, Seth turned his back on Newport. Seth left Summer behind when he ventured into the Pacific Ocean, and the relationship between Seth and Summer would never be the same.