billythepub t1_j24rnal wrote on December 29, 2022 at 5:35 PM

I don't quite know if the op here is being tongue in cheek, trolling or genuine. Seems a bit of over enthusiasm,hyperbole and inflated high praise for a noughties TV teen soap that was filled with a good looking cast,clichés and stereotype soap opera storylines.

Don't get me wrong,the first season or so was watchable and not bad tv especially when you were a teenager yourself. It looked good aesthetically and was a little bit of Sunday night escapism into the california sunshine and the high society. It also is a big dose of nostalgia for those of us in our 30s who watched it as teens.

But I'll agree with other posters that it somewhat lost its way after around 2 seasons and became just another predictable tv teen soap akin to Beverly hills 90210 or one tree hill etc. Meh it always was predictable,what am I saying?

There was nothing that original about it and if you call it " tv drama at its best" you need to watch some acclaimed shows/real dramas that show you a better calibre of drama.

The oc was mere eye candy, over the top sensational storylines,cringy dialogue and often mediocrity at a levels. As i said good fun to watch but "tv drama at its best" definitely made me chuckle.

djghk t1_j29dukm wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:29 PM

The OC is one of the worst shows I've ever seen and I have an extremely hard time believing that even fans of the show could unironically make statements like "drama at it's best"

billythepub t1_j29eo35 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Theres much worse shows than it in fairness but its ok for what it is- a teen soap opera and a little escapism. Agree though that calling it " drama at its best" is beyond bonkers. Its akin to calling shindlers list a comedy.

Its the kind of thing you could have on in the background when you and your mates chat or when you're chilling out,doesn't require much head space or concentration. Hardly compelling television.