BeeThe OC Cancelled
January 6th 2007 00:22
US, January 4, 2007 - Having taken quite a strange road from out of the box pop culture hit to ratings also-ran, The O.C. will be ending its run next month. It had been widely speculated that this would be the last season, but FOX made the official announcement this week, confirming that the February 22nd broadcast of the series will be the final episode.
After its debut in the summer of 2003, The O.C. became a major hit with a much sought after young audience, and made instant teen idol stars out of cast members Mischa Barton, Ben McKenzie, Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody. However, the ratings began to dwindle after a move to Thursday night, and the third season was highly criticized for not being up to par quality wise, for a series that had received unexpected initial acclaim for its sharp and witty writing.
The cancellation will no doubt make for mixed emotions for fans, because the show is believed by many to be having its best season since the original, having been revitalized after last season's surprising death of Barton's character Marissa, and the addition of two well received new cast members, Willa Holland and Autumn Reeser. However, the ratings have been lower than ever, as the show has faced huge competition from Grey's Anatomy and CSI this season. Fans can be glad that the show is at least going out on a dramatic high note, but of course many viewers wish the series would continue for another season.
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