a dying genre?

[pep_singer]

Once particular TV genre that I have always found fascinating is the teen drama genre. I don't know if I am being overly nostalgic since I'm closing in on the end of my high school years, but does anyone else miss the hugely popular teen shows such as Beverly Hills 90210, Dawson's Creek, Felicity, and The O.C.? I know there is One Tree Hill, but

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[pep_singer]

//I absolutely miss The OC. I think it went out on a great note, perhaps at the perfect time before it overstayed its welcome and became rundown, but I still wish it was on. //

I always thought it was fairly cheap of FOX not to let The O.C. have a completle fourth season. In total, the show had 92 episodes. If they would have had a full season, they would've gotten to 100.

And ITA with you about The O.C.'s message. I loved the show and watching Ryan trying to integrate himself into the Cohen family and the world of Newport. Also, yes, I loved it when the adults' storylines were the focus. I'll even admit that at times, I was more interested in what was going on with th adults than the teens. :)

//What I'm trying to say is that I agree with you. I've always hated how it was seen as stupid to like the OC, simply because it was a teen drama (or a "soap opera"). I thought it had brilliant writing, great characters (with the exception of Marissa, who I just can't stand), and the series finale was just perfect. It came full circle.//

Well said. "The End's Not Near, It's Here" is just a perfect finish to the show, IMO. Sandy and Kirsten had always talked about that home in Berkeley back in s1. Loved the continuity.

And you know what else I loved about this show? The music. It was amazing.

Btw, I <3 your icon.

[super_robyn]

100 episodes would have been amazing. But I found the 4th seasons was great regardless of it being shy of a complete season, simply because it got rid of all that intense angst every week. Episode 4 and on was full of happy!

"The End's Not Near, It's Here" never fails to make me cry, seriously. Seth/Summer having their happy ending (well, everyone having a happy ending, really), Julie choosing herself over a relationship, a hint at Ryan/Taylor, and Ryan helping out a kid just like himself. Those writers knew what they were doing with that finale.

There are no words for how perfect most of the songs fit with the scenes on the show. I went through the music list for the 4 seasons (found it somewhere online) and downloaded all the songs I liked (which was a LOT).

Thanks! I found a bunch of animated OC icons one day, and I love em too! I wanna say sorry too, if it seems like I'm blabbering on endlessly, lol! It's just not very often someone brings up the OC and I can talk about it! Everyone's nearly forgotten all about it by now. :(

[pep_singer]

Man, I love season 4. I really, really do. It's on par with s1, IMO.

I love all of those moments that you mentioned, especially when Summer gives Julie the locket with Marissa's picture inside.

I need to go and download more songs. Man, I loved that music.

//Thanks! I found a bunch of animated OC icons one day, and I love em too! I wanna say sorry too, if it seems like I'm blabbering on endlessly, lol! It's just not very often someone brings up the OC and I can talk about it! Everyone's nearly forgotten all about it by now. :(//

You're welcome. And don't apologize. I'm in the same boat as you. Hardly anyone brings up The O.C. anymore, so I really don't have a chance to talk about it anymore. :( Me? I am always up for discussion :)