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Old Aug 20, 03
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The O.C.

I started watching this show because I was bored, but after seeing the next 2 episodes, I think this show has potential.

Anyone else here watch it?


Short summary of the plot for those who have no clue what I'm talking about :

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The O.C., otherwise 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. RYAN ATWOOD, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks who is thrust into this world, will soon learn that nothing is what it seems. He moves to the O.C. when SANDY COHEN, an idealistic pro-bono public defender, invites him to stay in his guest house. Sandy's wife, KIRSTEN, wealthy and beautiful, former homecoming queen, perfect spouse, mother, and business woman, isn't happy that Ryan has moved in. And she's worried about how it will affect their teenage son SETH, a soulful dreamer ostracized by his peers. Making the whole situation more interesting is MARISSA COOPER, the heartbreakingly beautiful girl next door who seems to glide through life effortlessly. That is, until the indiscretions of her wealthy father JIMMY threaten to break her world apart. The O.C. is a story of fathers and sons, husbands and wives, and the coming of age of three young people. Ryan's arrival is the catalyst for new alliances forged, old flames rekindled, and unlikely friendships born.
src: http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet.../showid-16960/

k, maybe not so short :p


anyhoo, ya just wondering. :)
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Old Aug 20, 03
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I've watched all 3 episodes (I think there has been 3), it holds my attention at least... I totally agree that it has potential.

It's like 90210, with hotter girls and more kicking. You can't lose with that combo.
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Old Aug 20, 03
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the oc.........that shows hot right now!

*giggle*

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Old Aug 20, 03
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i love that show!
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Old Aug 20, 03
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i missed it last nite.. but it will play it on monday..so its a okay.

i like the show.. watching spoiled rich kids is kinda fun. i think someone should throw a party like the ones they have at the summer house. :284:
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Old Aug 20, 03
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i fucking love the show!
the homeless puppy-dog criminal look is so fucking HOT.

it definately has potential, but i don't think they'll be able to hold a strong storyboard for more than a season or 2... they only really have 1 character with an appealing story to him. and there's only so much you can do with 1 guy's life... 90210 was so successful cuz they had a handful of people with fucked up lives and fucked up families to work with for years. this show only has 2 main families, and like 10 static characters.

i think it'll be easier to determine the success of this show when and if these kids go back to school. the school scene is always great to pitch in new characters and develop them.

the main parents in the show, sandy and what'sherface totally remind me of the walshes from 90210. but sandy really needs to fix his fucking hair.

seth is like david silver all over again
ryan is like a brandon & dylan mutant (which is HOT!)
nick (nick, right?) is like steve

looks good to me!
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Old Aug 20, 03
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I haven't watched it yet but it looks interesting. :D
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Old Aug 20, 03
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sandy has massive eyebrows, he needs to do some waxing
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Old Aug 20, 03
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what channel is it on? sounds pretty good
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CTV & FOX, tues. @ 9pm. then they play the same episode on the following monday, same time & channel(s).
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Old Aug 20, 03
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I've only seen about 1 and a half episodes but it has definite potential and I could see myself getting hooked on it :P
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Old Aug 20, 03
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um.......wut exactly is the show about?
and who r the actors in it
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Old Aug 21, 03
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seth is cute ;)
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Old Aug 21, 03
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Originally posted by phat_wop_gino
um.......wut exactly is the show about?
and who r the actors in it
lots of info can be found on the official O.C. website :

http://www.fox.com/oc/

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it definately has potential, but i don't think they'll be able to hold a strong storyboard for more than a season or 2... they only really have 1 character with an appealing story to him. and there's only so much you can do with 1 guy's life... 90210 was so successful cuz they had a handful of people with fucked up lives and fucked up families to work with for years. this show only has 2 main families, and like 10 static characters.

i think it'll be easier to determine the success of this show when and if these kids go back to school. the school scene is always great to pitch in new characters and develop them.
The show definitely gets some twists and turns.

SPOILERS

- Ryan does indeed get enrolled into private school.

- Luke gets shot at some point, and guess who's the one to save him.

- Ryan gets a job to show that he's worth something to the Cohens.

- Ryan asks Merissa out. (yes!)

- Julie and Jimmie (Merissa's parents) may seperate, which could pave the way for a Jimmie/Kirsten affair.

- Some other main characters will appear in later episodes, most notably Kirsten's dad (the O.C.'s bigshot) and this other woman from Sandy's past who offers him a job or something?


This is all from various spoilers found on the net. I read it a while back, so some of it maybe mixed up, but to me atleast it shows that this show can develop some really good twists and turns.
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Old Aug 21, 03
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I agree with bob that this is basically going to end up being a badass version of 90210...and I love it! It's got all the elements that I need to keep me interested in a show.

The story line thus far is pretty cool. The fella that plays Seth is such a good actor. The way he plays Seth with that quirkiness is pretty cool... he does the same thing in the movie "Grind" that he's in right now.

If the story line stays fresh and they keep all the fighting, TnA, drugs, and overall badass-ness I'll watch for a long time. This has turned into one of my can't miss TV shows.... actually the only can't miss show! I hate TV for the most part but this one has got me sucked in pretty good!!
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Old Aug 26, 03
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I LOVE THIS SHOW..tonites episode was great!
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Old Aug 26, 03
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^Word!!!

It's starting to get REALLY good! Did you see the preview for next weeks???
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Old Aug 26, 03
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^^missed it.. honger mom changed teh channel =(

seth is such a cutey..
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Old Aug 26, 03
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i bet ryan is gonna slam seth's mom...and sandy will forgive both of them because he's been slamming summer the whole time.
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Old Aug 26, 03
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Just search the net for spoilers...I already know the gist of what's gonna happen for the next 10 or so episodes :p

I lost that link though...I'll try and find it and post it here.


Yes, tonights episode was THE BOMB! Best part, Ryan comforts Marissa at the outside at the end, he puts his jacket around her, they turn around and BAM Luke is there. A true Kodak moment.


more more more
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Old Aug 26, 03
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that fuckin show is the bomb.. watched the frist 2 cant wait till the 4th one..cuz i missed the 3rd one.
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Old Aug 27, 03
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i love this show. much better then what i thought it would be like, well from the previews. now every tuesday @ 6pm i have to watch it! hah
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Old Sep 02, 03
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OK so who's excited for tonites episode!?!?!?!?!

This show is getting better and better! I can't wait.....
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Old Sep 02, 03
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I THOUGHT I recognized one of the guys in "Grind" from somewhere, and now it clicked (seeing that Shawn gave me the answer of where I saw him from).

I will probably be watching The OC tonight.
As well as the Canadian Idol results show. heh. GO RYAN MALCOLM!

-desiree
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Old Sep 11, 03
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This show reminds me of Beverly Hills 90210 when I was growing up! I think its a pretty good show!
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