One Tree Hill

Name: One Tree Hill
Genre: Drama
Released: 2003-09-23
Cast: James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Lenz, Sophia Bush, Austin Nichols, Robert Buckley

2003 | 9 seasons | 42 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it held a wide audience for several seasons. 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 Pretty Little Liars or Riverdale, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 9 seasons and 186 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 130 hours in all.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 9 seasons.

In Tree Hill, North Carolina two half brothers share a last name and nothing else. Brooding, blue-collar Lucas is a talented street-side basketball player, but his skills are appreciated only by his friends at the river court. Popular, affluent Nathan basks in the hero-worship of the town, as the star of his high school team. And both boys are the son of former college ball player Dan Scott whose long ago choice to abandon Lucas and his mother Karen, will haunt him long into his life with wife Deb and their son Nathan.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsSolid
3 wins and 23 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year