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The O.C. (2003)
When troubled teen Ryan (Benjamin McKenzie) is taken in by his public defender (Peter Gallagher), he suddenly finds himself on the right side of the tracks. The O.C. follows as Ryan tries his best to fit into the affluent California community while navigating the relentless drama of teen life, but his new home of Newport Beach is a town filled to the brim with secrets and scandal.
The O.C.
- Cast
- Mischa Barton , Ben McKenzie , Peter Gallagher , Melinda Clarke
- Release Date
- August 5, 2003
- Seasons
- 4
- Network
- FOX
- Writers
- Josh Schwartz
- Directors
- Josh Schwartz
- Showrunner
- Josh Schwartz
- Story By
- Josh Schwartz
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