7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The O.C. (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The O.C. leans left due to its consistent critique of the moral superficiality and class disparities within affluent society, championing empathy and acceptance through its outsider protagonist and the progressive values of the central family.
The series primarily features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, and its narrative does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities. The focus remains on the interpersonal dramas within a largely affluent, white, heterosexual community.
Secondary
The O.C. features a notable storyline where a main character, Marissa Cooper, explores a same-sex relationship. This depiction is handled with respect, avoiding harmful stereotypes or demonization. However, the relationship is temporary, and the character ultimately moves on, preventing the portrayal from being a strong, lasting affirmation of queer identity. The net impact is therefore neutral.
The show portrays Christianity as a foundational cultural element, often blended with other traditions (like Judaism in "Chrismukkah") in a positive, inclusive manner. While some characters may exhibit superficiality, the faith itself is not depicted negatively, and its traditions are shown as sources of comfort and community.
Judaism is depicted positively through characters like Seth and Sandy Cohen, serving as a source of strong family identity, tradition, and moral values. The show celebrates its practices, particularly through the "Chrismukkah" tradition, emphasizing cultural blending and acceptance.
The O.C. does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show primarily focuses on the lives and relationships of its cisgender teenage protagonists and their families in Orange County, California, without exploring transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The O.C. is an original television series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character genders could have been swapped.
The O.C. is an original television series that introduced its own characters without prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. Therefore, no characters existed beforehand to be race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.8
Critic Ratings
6.8
6.7
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