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The O.C.

2003–2007·FOX·60 min·7.2/10
DramaComedyRomance

A slick hit about a troubled L.A. teen taken in by an idealistic lawyer and his family in affluent Orange County. The series filled the youth-soap hole left by the departed '90210,' but quickly proved itself far more gritty---and witty. In addition, early plots set up an appealing balance between the kids and grown-ups, who were portrayed as real people with real problems, instead of sounding boards for the unblemished Romeos and Juliets.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
August 5, 2003
Ended
February 22, 2007

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