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Marissa Cooper's Death On 'The O.C.' Doesn't Make Sense To Adam Brody, Either

Just like O.C. fans, Seth Cohen’s IRL counterpart is conflicted about a major plot in the series that made him a household name. And no doubt many fans will see Adam Brody’s thoughts on Marissa Cooper’s death on The O.C. as proof that the storyline…
By Jessica Wang

This 'O.C.' Reunion Photo Will Make Seth & Summer Fans Swoon

The O.C. may have ended, but Seth and Summer will forever be in our hearts — just like the actors who played them. Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody had a mini O.C. reunion on Tuesday, Aug. 13, after running into one another in the airport. Bilson…
By Julia Emmanuele

Mischa Barton Is Glad 'The Hills' Gave Her A Good Reason To Return To L.A.

A new face coming to The Hills will be no stranger to viewers. When the rebooted MTV reality show premieres on June 24, Mischa Barton will be on The Hills: New Beginnings. Since her days on The O.C., the actress and model has unfortunately made more…
By Caitlin Gallagher

'The O.C.' Castmate Mischa Barton Is Closest With Is Not Who You'd Expect At All

Quick, grab your hipster jeans and a bottle of Sun-In. The early 00s called with an update on one of the most beloved characters from one of the greatest shows ever made about California — The O.C. Yep, the show that permeated my adolescence and,…
By Aoife Hanna

25 ‘O.C.’ Episodes That Deserve A Lot More Love

Looking back at the full run of The O.C., there are tons of episodes that stand out: the disastrous trip to Mexico, the Thanksgiving where Seth tries to choose between Anna and Summer, the one with the Spider-Man kiss, and, of course, Marissa’s…
By Tatiana Tenreyro

These 'O.C.' Moments Prove Seth Cohen Was Actually Kind Of Toxic

Over the course of four seasons on The O.C. Seth Cohen established himself as a nice guy. The brainy, comic book-obsessed counterpart to adopted brother Ryan Atwood's brawn, Seth seemed quirky and lovable, but what if Seth Cohen was actually the…
By Nathan Diller

Here’s Why Jimmy Cooper Of ‘The O.C.’ Was The Worst TV Dad Ever, According To The Actor Himself

Jimmy Cooper wasn't a great television dad. In fact, actor Tate Donavan said he thinks The OC's Jimmy Cooper was the worst TV dad — maybe ever. And yet, even though he was a bad father, the actor behind the role still says he hated leaving the part…
By Sophy Ziss

In Defense Of Marissa Cooper, The Most Hated Character On 'The O.C.'

I have rewatched the first three seasons of The O.C. at least seven times, but I've only watched Season 4 once. While there were a number of factors that made The O.C. so great — the dynamic of the whole cast, the indie rock soundtrack, Chrismukkah…
By Nathan Diller

Rachel Bilson Is Totally Up For An 'O.C.' Reboot, But There's One Huge Roadblock

Revivals of beloved shows abound these days, from Will & Grace to American Idol, but don't expect to see your favorite O.C. characters back on the small screen anytime soon. Rachel Bilson said a reboot of The O.C. wouldn't work, on Tuesday,…
By Nathan Diller

This Is The Most Underrated 'O.C.' Episode Ever, Hands Down

The O.C. was a pivotal show for many people coming of age in the early 2000s. Even if you couldn't actually go through high school in Southern California with the Core Four, it often felt like you were living their experiences with them. Let's face…
By Angelica Florio