The O.C.

Name: The O.C.
Genre: Drama
Released: 2003-08-05
Cast: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Melinda Clarke

2003 | 4 seasons | 42 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Chuck, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 64 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
67% critic score
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 779K people sought it out in the past year