The O.C.

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 5, 2003
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 69
  3. Negative: 19 out of 69
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#9 Best TV Season of 2003
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#9 Most Discussed TV Season of 2003
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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Jul 1, 2013
    80
    The O.C. looks to have enough heart, talent and wit to generate a few seasons' worth of luxurious suds.
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  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Terry Kelleher
    Jun 28, 2013
    58
    Nothing in the opener is especially fresh or intriguing except the relationship between Ryan and Seth.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Carina Chocano
    Jun 14, 2013
    75
    Somewhere in all the high-stakes soapiness ... and often deft and subtle drama, there is a pretty wicked satire of baby-boomer values.
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