Welcome to The OC Orange County, California, where the sun always shines, the beaches are white and sandy, and the residents are extremely rich. On the surface, it's a perfect harbour-side paradise, but soon you'll realise that nothing is quite what it seems. Ryan Atwood, the troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks, comes to live with the Cohens. Sandy and Kirsten Cohen are great parents, but are worried about how Ryan's moving in will affect their teenage son Seth, the dreamy genius and high school misfit. But Ryan is interested in the girl next door, the beautiful Marissa Cooper who seems to have the world at her feet. But why is she is so unhappy she is set to self-destruct? The OC is the story of kids trying to grow up in an adult world of guilty secrets and divided loyalties. Perfect for fans of the hit TV series.