The Avengers

Okay, so hindsight is always 20/20, but even if I here in 2016 didn't know the show was doomed, it would have been obvious to me. Season 4's premiere episode shows that the sparkle is gone, yes, just realized the unintended pun, the real Princess Sparkle was written out of the story, and the show suffers for it. Must say, Willa Holland is a more than adequate replacement, but you know what? We could have had both Mischa and Willa as it was in Season 3. As it is now, the ghost of Marissa Cooper not only haunts Summer's bedroom, but she casts a shadow over the rest of the show. All of a sudden they look watered down, Seth, who cares, Ryan, Fight Clubbing Ryan, hooh boy take that one with a whole punch of salt, Summer, well okay, still hope there, but as for Sandy and Kirsten, they're fading fast. And you can just smile when you look at JuJu and think of Amanda, her NIKITA incarnation. Obviously Dr. Roberts has an eye on the young Kaitlyn, who wouldn't, wow, that poolside bikini sequence, the chick is so hot she's ultra-cool. Me give the episode a low rating after that wondrous inclusion? No way. She is more than able to fill in the vacant spot left by the departure of Mischa Barton. The problem lies with the other lot. Had Willa Ford not been in the cast, value of this episode: next to nothing. But, of course, the cute kitten keeps the interest level going.

There's a reason though why there are less episodes in this season. And that reason is the title of this review.

alright k so I've seen seasons 1 and 2 and they were amazing and then i saw season three and i was thought it was good but it had a bit to many flashback scenes and some of the plots were a little off... but it was still better than most of the stuff you see on TV now-a-days. but! I've seen previews, clips, and heard songs from season four and it looks amazing... and just like i predicted "the OC" is going to make a come back and be sweet again!!!! so everyone check this show out its amazing and season four will not be a let down at all, and there will definitely be a season five!!!! this season will contain comedy, drama, and of course romance.... just like it should!!!

Once a hit t.v. show, the OC really lost viewers throughout the duration of season 3. People didn't enjoy the story lines, the new characters, and of course the final outcome: the death of Marissa Cooper. I thought the Avengers was a truly fabulous episode. Every bit of it was excellent. It's good that it takes place 5 months after so there isn't much grieving. Except, from Ryan and Julie.

Although the first episode didn't seem very "oc-ish", Josh Schwartz (the creator) said the first four episodes are about Ryan moving on. After that, the OC will go back to the comedy and the dramatic story lines we all know and love.

Even though Marissa Cooper was a main character on the show, the show hasn't failed or died AT ALL. The two new series regulars, Taylor Townsend (Autumn Reeser) and Kaitlin Cooper (Willa Holland), have definitely brought a new dynamic to the show. Taylor is hilarious and Kaitlin is the new generation of the OC at age 15. The cast is still amazing without Marissa (Mischa Barton) and I think viewers should give season 4 a chance. Once you see the first episode, the Avengers, I promise you'll be satisfied.