The O.C., otherwise known as Orange County, California, is an idyllic paradise - a wealthy, harbor-front community where everything and everyone appears to be perfect. But beneath the surface is a world of shifting loyalties and identities, of kids living secret lives, hidden from their parents, and of parents living secret lives, hidden from their children. Ryan Atwood, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks who is thrust into this world, will soon learn that nothing is what it seems. He moves to the O.C. when Sandy Cohen, an idealistic pro-bono public defender, invites him to stay in his guest house. Sandy's wife, Kirsten, wealthy and beautiful, former homecoming queen, perfect spouse, mother, and business woman, isn't happy that Ryan has moved in. And she's worried about how it will affect their teenage son Seth, a soulful dreamer ostracized by his peers. Making the whole situation more interesting is Marissa Cooper, the heartbreakingly beautiful girl next door who seems to glide through life effortlessly. That is, until the indiscretions of her wealthy father Jimmy, threaten to break her world apart. The O.C. is a story of fathers and sons, husbands and wives, and the coming of age of three young people. Ryan's arrival is the catalyst for new alliances forged, old flames rekindled, and unlikely friendships born.

CAST
Peter Gallagher .... Sandy Cohen
Kelly Rowan .... Kirsten Cohen
Benjamin McKenzie .... Ryan Atwood
Mischa Barton .... Marissa Cooper
Adam Brody .... Seth Cohen
Tate Donovan .... Jimmy Cooper
Rachel Bilson .... Summer
Chris Carmack .... Luke
Mindy Clarke .... Julie
Devin Mills .... Karen

TAGLINES
The best new show of the fall is coming this summer.

It's nothing like where you live. And nothing like what you imagine.

FILMING LOCATIONS:
Malibu, California, USA
Ocean Trails Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA
Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA

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