The O.C. is an American teen drama created by Josh Schwartz, which originally aired on Fox from 2003 to 2007
. The show, set in Orange County, California, revolves around Ryan Atwood, a troubled youth who is adopted by the wealthy Cohen family and navigates life among the upper-class residents of Newport Beach
. The series focuses on the relationships between Ryan, his adoptive brother Seth, and their love interests, Marissa Cooper and Summer Roberts
. The O.C. explores the culture clash between the idealistic Cohen family and the materialistic community in which they live
. The show premiered with high ratings and was considered a pop culture phenomenon, but its popularity declined, leading to cancellation in 2007
. Despite its relatively short run, The O.C. gained a loyal following and influenced trends in fashion and music
. The series aired in over 50 countries and is available on DVD and streaming services
