Why You Shouldn’t Feel Sorry for This O.C. Character After 22 Years

Ryan experienced an abrupt shift in lifestyle and surroundings, transitioning from a life marked by abuse and poverty to the lofty confines of upper-class society. Alongside him were Sandy’s teenager, Seth (Adam Brody), their neighbor and friend Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton), and Marissa’s best friend, Summer Roberts (Rachel Bilson). Across four seasons, the viewers and Ryan encountered numerous characters, some of whom the show attempted to depict as victims despite being truly despicable individuals. There is one such character in particular who it’s difficult to empathize with.






