Comparing Marissa and Seth: An In-Depth Analysis of The OC Season One

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So, I rewatched The O.C. season one, and it was… interesting? Definitely different from what I remembered. The soundtrack made me feel nostalgic, not so much the fashion, although it was incredibly authentic to the early 2000s. In this video, I am analyzing the characters of Ryan, Seth, and Marissa, deep diving into the similarities between The OC and Gossip Girl, providing some cultural context for the nerd culture of the early 2000s, and many more.
00:00 music on The O.C.
02:05 the pilot episode
05:14 The O.C. and Gossip Girl crossover
07:28 Seth Cohen
11:51 Marissa Cooper
14:55 Overall thoughts
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@jesusdelcanto9715 11 ай бұрын

It's not unrealistic that Seth lacked friends before the beginning of the series. But not because there was nobody at the school or yacht lessons with his same interests, rather due to his shyness and no selfconfidence (all that changed with Ryan's arrival). But I do agree in the fact he was extremely selfish, something never addressed in the show. I also agree that many of Marisa's mistakes were influenced by her parents poor nurturing.

@aspyn.j_ Жыл бұрын

loooooved season 1 of the oc. you're right, they all had good chemistry with each other which is why it worked so well.

@verena3431 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! I always liked Marissa too and find it unfair of people to be hating on her so much. She was a young girl who grew up in a privileged and closed-in community, but was not happy, feeling the emptiness of it. I remember reading one of the O.C. books (I was around 14) which played in between season 1 and 2, where Marissa explained how Ryan was her escape from that empty (fake), rich world, which I had not realized before. She had a lot of bad things happening around her and mostly it wasn't her fault when things turned even worse - being nice to people and giving them a chance isn't a flaw to me. I guess I also always appreciated the drama surrounding her (it is a TV show after all).

@autogirl333 Жыл бұрын

My issue with Marissa is she never really developed as a character, kept making the same mistakes, and never took responsibility. Seth was self absorbed but that was part of his character arc that he eventually started to overcome by the final season. I love mischa Barton, I think she’s a stunning talented actress. I think Marissa was fine in the first season but in later seasons she needed more development then what was given to her and not have her keep making the same mistakes.

@brown3yes585 Жыл бұрын

Josh didnt know how deal with this character / how to develop, I believe thats why she got cut off

@autogirl333 Жыл бұрын

@@brown3yes585 sad because the other female characters on that show were great! Taylor and Summer were so well written and both had really good character development. I wish the same could be said for Marissa but by the third season I felt done with her 😞

@angelaholmes8888 Жыл бұрын

@@brown3yes585 misha Barton wanted to leave the show actually

@brown3yes585 Жыл бұрын

@@angelaholmes8888 good to know … but nevertheless her character was really flat for a main character

@FireAngelChris 10 ай бұрын

She was unbearable

@angelaholmes8888 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love season 1 of the o.c it's definitely one of the best seasons in the series to me

@cormoranstrike1544 Жыл бұрын

Mate I am here for all the OC content please make more

@KasiaSopniewska Жыл бұрын

awww thank you so much

@PhantomPain7778 Жыл бұрын

This 🔥

@angelaholmes8888 Жыл бұрын

Marissa and Ryan are my favorite characters in the show because I did understand them in certain ways

@giusleao Жыл бұрын

today seth cohen would probably be autistic or adhd (or both). He can’t stop obsessing about Summer or comic books 😂 i kinda relate to him, unfortunately I’m very self-centred and I don’t realise I am until people tell me

@jessietijerina2121 Жыл бұрын

The characters from the OC were OC’s (original characters) whereas Gossip Girl’s characters were already well known and established years before the show was made so they had to keep them basically the same.

@KasiaSopniewska Жыл бұрын

haha the characters from The OC were the OGs! love it!

@valentina53674 24 күн бұрын

I'm watching gossip girl for the first time and it really remembered me of the oc, to be sure I wwanted to watch some videos about the oc and the first one I found was yours. I'm so happy to get confirmation 😊

@anavaleria8443 Жыл бұрын

this was my favorite show growing up! please bring more videos about the o.c!

@TheColeTruth Жыл бұрын

Kasia hitting the mark, per usual! I was surprised how selfish and annoying I found seth/summer rewatching as an adult. (Still lovable thanks to the actors performances) And Marissa was always my favorite too.

@SavvyMuhon Жыл бұрын

Ryan kinda drove me a little crazy too. Like he literally just canNOT keep his nose out of everybody’s business lol

@SavvyMuhon Жыл бұрын

Still will forever love it though!!

@FireAngelChris 10 ай бұрын

Seth & summer were childish at times but they were lovable still. Marrisa had great moments but it was very annoying.

@radhiadeedou8286 3 ай бұрын

Seth and summer have a lot of flaws but they evolve, Marissa keeps making the same mistakes again and again

@antoniemarienova7205 Жыл бұрын

Great job as always! Also I would love to see your take on Girls ❤

@ashleyburchettajleefanlove4683 Жыл бұрын

I love this show so much

@liyannah Жыл бұрын

excellent review. looking forward to other seasons

@KasiaSopniewska Жыл бұрын

thanks 💕 more to come xx

@cescalove Жыл бұрын

Ooo I would love videos on Girls! I’m always excited when I see a new video from you!☺️

@sonisisuper Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you revisit Girls!

@ficrisroth Жыл бұрын

This definitely made me want to watch the O.C and i think new girl would be a really good video!!

@barbiepombo Жыл бұрын

Seth Cohen was giving Sheldon Cooper vibes. They even have the same initials. COINCIDENCE? I don't think so

@FireAngelChris 10 ай бұрын

Marrisa parents were horrible hence why it made sense why she turned out like she did.

@DominikaDonchinka Жыл бұрын

Omg i was obsessed

@Maya-md9yt Жыл бұрын

Loved this! please do new girl!!!

@allykat100 Жыл бұрын

Sandy Cohen is zaddy 😍

@aspyn.j_ Жыл бұрын

sandy and those eyebrows hahaha but yes, a zaddy nonetheless.

@KasiaSopniewska Жыл бұрын

a zaddy with a bagel obsession

@azzz7279 6 ай бұрын

I’ve noticed that The OC & Gossip Girl have many similarities: Summer = Blair Marissa = Serena Ryan = Nate Seth = Dan Sandy = Rufus Kirsten = Lilly Taylor = Georgina Kaitlin = Jenny Anna = Vanessa plus they were both created by the same person!

@radhiadeedou8286 3 ай бұрын

What do Ryan and Nate have in common?

@angelaholmes8888 Жыл бұрын

Oh you are right about seth and marissa 💯

@patriciabatman Ай бұрын

I agree with liking Marissa over Seth because I always thought Seth was self-centered, and everyone only hated Marissa because of double standards. Marissa was going through it the entire show, and I don't understand why people hate her.