The OC - Complete Season 4 [2004] DVD [DVD]

I have enjoyed the previous three seasons of the OC but I had mixed feelings about where the final season would go without one of the four main characters. Although I enjoyed OC4 I felt like there was something missing (and not just Marissa). I was never a die-hard Marissa fan but the show just felt like it was trying too hard in her absence. The arrival of new characters and romances kept the storylines fresh but at times were a bit too comical - there's spirit animals, cagefighting, marriage and divorce just to name a few! There is more emphasis on neurotic Taylor this season but her [spoiler] romance with Ryan just feels a bit, well, wrong. I was a tad disappointed that Anna wasn't in this season, especially after she appeared at Brown in season 3. She would have made a great addition in OC4. This season is definitely different and worth a watch even if it's just to see what happens next but it is much shorter at only 16 episodes. If you are hoping for something like the previous three seasons you may find yourself disappointed with OC4.

What can I say about The OC except that it's a show that's much, much greater than the sum of it's parts. There are other shows (e.g. One Tree Hill) which at first glance, seem to be in a similar vein but they're not. They are so far beneath The OC they're not really worth mentioning (or watching). They're wannabees. The OC stands alone for it's storylines, acting performances, it's heart and above all, it's charm. Start watching the OC right from season 1 and let it grab you. It'll have won you over completely by episode 5 and watch out for all the little OC trademarks.....Sandy's sense of humour, Ryan's right hook, Seth's eccentricities, Summer's quirky honesty, Marissa's huge feet and bad dress sense, an amazing soundtrack and bagels my friend.....oh yes, let's not forget all those bagels. Buy all 4 seasons...sit back and enjoy.

First 2 seasons are the best. But it's a good watch and fun journey with the characters.

Quality is great and comes with all the dvd extras you'd expect.I just aren't a huge fan of this season! I loved 1-3 but this one just doesn't carry the same addiction as the others did.The final episode however did have me crying my eyes out.

The OC is amazing - Not as good as One Tree Hill! But still amazing. This season isn't QUITE as good as the others, but it gives a nice ending and concludes the whole series so it is a MUST SEE.Very very sad bit with Seth and Summer. Probably cried most at that scene than any other scene in the whole of The OC.