Here's How You Can Watch Every Episode Of The O.C.

At the start of the series, viewers are introduced to troubled teen Ryan Atwood (Ben McKenzie), who comes from a broken home. Ryan is soon adopted by a wealthy couple, Sandy (Peter Gallagher) and Kirsten Cohen (Kelly Rowan), who have another son, Seth (Adam Brody), who is about Ryan's age. Other key characters include Summer Roberts (Rachel Bilson), who Seth has had a crush on since childhood, and Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton), a love interest to Ryan who lives next door.

The series, during its time on the air, was not only wildly popular but also well-received from critics. The New York Times, in their review of season 2, applauded it as not just a teen drama but as a successful piece of all television. "The O.C. is much more authority cohesive than most network television. In tone, diction, fashion and music, Mr. Schwartz knows just how to keep it credible with its swooning fans," the outlet wrote.

If the powerful drama, smart writing, and talented cast sound compelling to you, the entire series is available to watch on HBO Max. The O.C. proves a fun watch — or rewatch through an adult's eyes — and is more than worthy of a possible binge-watch.