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The O.C.
It's nothing like where you live. And nothing like you imagine.
2003·4 Seasons·92 Episodes·★ 7.7
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 4 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
27 episodes
2003
Season 2
24 episodes
2004
Season 3
25 episodes
2005
Season 4
16 episodes
2006
Cast
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