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.
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 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 😞
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).
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.
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.
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 😊
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
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.
I never understood the hate Marisa always got yes she made mistakes but she was always my favorite character, I did at first get annoyed at her ignoring the red flaps especially with Oliver but I never hated her or stopped liking her, I love her character and her dying was like loosing a friend, I know she wanted to leave the show but I wish it was done in an opening ending way, btw she’s the reason I started buying Chanel, and am outwardly looking for the bags she wore to have myself
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!
I agree so much woth this analysis!!! How can Marissa be balanced and level headed when she has parents LIKE THIS?!😭 Also i'm sorry but Summer was not a great friend. Her character always gave me flashbacks about one of my fake friend in high school.
i need to speak up for marissa...her caracther was really well thought. all the ark about her makes sense watching her family situations. and goes in the opposite way of Ryan one, which make a lot of sense for the two findin each other. the hate Marissa gets is just due to her slow descend into the abyss and her character development. I literallly was in love with her and hated every choice she made througout the series. I felt Ryan fallin in love with her and wantin to save her made so much sense. When Marissa dies the show come to the end in my opinion . P.S. i loved every carachter in first season, villains too. So sorry 2 and 3 season couldn't really keep up with first season they had so much material to work on
i’m one of the few people who hated seth, he grew up on me later seasons but i hated him at first. and for marissa, i actually liked her but it’s not her fault it’s the writers not knowing how to develop her character, i feel like a lot of her plot lines were just love interests with no development.
loooooved season 1 of the oc. you're right, they all had good chemistry with each other which is why it worked so well.
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.
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.
Josh didnt know how deal with this character / how to develop, I believe thats why she got cut off
@@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 😞
@@brown3yes585 misha Barton wanted to leave the show actually
@@angelaholmes8888 good to know
… but nevertheless her character was really flat for a main character
She was unbearable
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).
I absolutely love season 1 of the o.c it's definitely one of the best seasons in the series to me
Mate I am here for all the OC content please make more
awww thank you so much
This 🔥
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.
haha the characters from The OC were the OGs! love it!
Marissa and Ryan are my favorite characters in the show because I did understand them in certain ways
Would love to see you revisit Girls!
I love this show so much
amazing analysis, having watched it recently for the first time, i agree with everything
Marrisa parents were horrible hence why it made sense why she turned out like she did.
excellent review. looking forward to other seasons
thanks 💕 more to come xx
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.
Ryan kinda drove me a little crazy too. Like he literally just canNOT keep his nose out of everybody’s business lol
Still will forever love it though!!
Seth & summer were childish at times but they were lovable still. Marrisa had great moments but it was very annoying.
Seth and summer have a lot of flaws but they evolve, Marissa keeps making the same mistakes again and again
Seth Cohen was giving Sheldon Cooper vibes. They even have the same initials. COINCIDENCE? I don't think so
this was my favorite show growing up! please bring more videos about the o.c!
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 😊
Ooo I would love videos on Girls! I’m always excited when I see a new video from you!☺️
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
This definitely made me want to watch the O.C and i think new girl would be a really good video!!
I was 10 when The OC premiered, man times flies
Great job as always! Also I would love to see your take on Girls ❤
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.
Omg i was obsessed
I never understood the hate Marisa always got yes she made mistakes but she was always my favorite character, I did at first get annoyed at her ignoring the red flaps especially with Oliver but I never hated her or stopped liking her, I love her character and her dying was like loosing a friend, I know she wanted to leave the show but I wish it was done in an opening ending way, btw she’s the reason I started buying Chanel, and am outwardly looking for the bags she wore to have myself
Sandy Cohen is zaddy 😍
sandy and those eyebrows hahaha but yes, a zaddy nonetheless.
a zaddy with a bagel obsession
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!
What do Ryan and Nate have in common?
Oh you are right about seth and marissa 💯
I agree so much woth this analysis!!! How can Marissa be balanced and level headed when she has parents LIKE THIS?!😭
Also i'm sorry but Summer was not a great friend. Her character always gave me flashbacks about one of my fake friend in high school.
i need to speak up for marissa...her caracther was really well thought. all the ark about her makes sense watching her family situations. and goes in the opposite way of Ryan one, which make a lot of sense for the two findin each other. the hate Marissa gets is just due to her slow descend into the abyss and her character development. I literallly was in love with her and hated every choice she made througout the series. I felt Ryan fallin in love with her and wantin to save her made so much sense. When Marissa dies the show come to the end in my opinion . P.S. i loved every carachter in first season, villains too. So sorry 2 and 3 season couldn't really keep up with first season they had so much material to work on
Loved this! please do new girl!!!
i’m one of the few people who hated seth, he grew up on me later seasons but i hated him at first. and for marissa, i actually liked her but it’s not her fault it’s the writers not knowing how to develop her character, i feel like a lot of her plot lines were just love interests with no development.
i’m saying is she had potential and her personality is refreshing and likable
Nice video
okay now i feel bad for contributing to fans undying love for seth cohen haha. I do have multiple vids on my channel obsessing over him 😭😭😭
please cover girls!
@wookong1723 that's the plan for the fall
@@KasiaSopniewska OMG!!! time for me to rewatch it then