The O.C.
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Good for date night · friends night · party vibe
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Is The O.C. worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 67).
Which season of The O.C. is best?
Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is The End's Not Near, It's Here (season 4, episode 16) at 9.1, and the lowest is The Dream Lover (season 4, episode 11) at 6.7.
Is The O.C. okay for kids?
Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, strong language, drug use, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
How long does it take to watch The O.C.?
64 h
About 64 hours: 92 episodes in 4 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2007.
Is The O.C. good for date night?
Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is The O.C. plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.