OC cancelled

[Storywriter]

I've been at IMDb earlier today there were announcements there that OC was cancelled. Cw.com too.It's not a rumor its true Ask Ausiello has said it, E Online has said, Just jared .com has said it, and Tv guide.com has said it.

I stopped watching after I think it was eppy 4 and switched to Grey's Anatomy but I feel badly about the cancellation of OC and I am shocked since I was a former Ocer.

[comedyfreak]

Here's what I've found:

FOX Beaches 'The O.C.'
Popular soap will reach its conclusion on Feb. 22
January 3, 2007


Benjamin McKenzie of 'The O.C.'After bursting onto the scene in an inferno of hype in the summer of 2003, FOX's teen soap "The O.C." will fade quietly into the sunset this February after four eventful seasons.

FOX made the not-so-surprising announcement of the demise of "The O.C." late Wednesday (Jan. 3) afternoon. Starting this Thursday, "The O.C." will begin a stream of new episodes culminating in the series finale on Thursday, Feb. 22.

The move was hardly unexpected given that FOX only ordered 16 "O.C." episodes this season, a major dip for a series that had delivered over-sized runs of 27, 24 and 25 episodes in its first three years. In addition, FOX held "The O.C." back for a November premiere and launched it in a brutal Thursday time period opposite "Grey's Anatomy" and "CSI," two of TV's most popular shows.

The results have been easy to observe. Through its first seven Thursday airings, "The O.C." has averaged fewer than 4.06 million viewers per episode, off from last year's 5.75 million per episode. Critical raves suggesting that the show's quality was at its highest point since the first season did little to bring viewers back to the fold.

Talking to Zap2it in October, the show's creator Josh Schwartz was practical about the potential end of the show's ride.

"Obviously it's out there," Schwartz said. "Definitely when you're in this time slot and you've only been ordered for 16 episodes, you're aware that that's a possibility. Right now, we're just focused on making these 16 episode as good as we can and we'll see what happens. We'll have an answer before we're done breaking the episodes."

With that answer finally known, Schwartz seems to have shifted gears from practical to philosophical in the network statement announcing the finale.

"'The O.C.' Season Four finale will also be the series finale. This feels like the best time to bring the show to its close," Schwartz says. "Thanks to the hard work of our cast, crew and writers, we have enjoyed our best season yet, and what better time to go out than creatively on top. It has been an amazing experience and a great run. For a certain audience, at a certain time, 'The O.C.' has meant something. For that we are grateful."

There had been limited speculation about moving the series over to The CW in some modified form, but ultimately producers felt it was better to end "The O.C." on a creative high note.

In its four years, "The O.C." helped kick-start the careers of young leads Benjamin McKenzie, Adam Brody, Mischa Barton and Rachel Bilson, while introducing a whole new generation to Peter Gallagher and his eyebrows. The show won Teen Choice Awards by the barrel, was nominated for a Television Critics Association award for outstanding new show and even earned Schwartz a Writers Guild of America nod for scripting the pilot.
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I'm irate right now!! DAMN THEM!! It's been the best year ever, they should have moved the show to a different time slot.

[FOLrocks1]

I never watched it but it seemed like a good show. If they hadn't put it in such a bad time-slot maybe it would have done better in the ratings.

[Scoobiedoo30]

when did The OC start airing on FOX

[PrettyinPink55]

R.I.P. THE O.C!
I can't say I didn't see this coming, though.

And Aaron, The O.C started airing on Fox in Summer of 03'.

[Chain Gang Member]

WHen's the last episode?

[PrettyinPink55]

February 22nd is the last episode.

[80sTrivia]

Can't say that I'm surprised by the news... the show has gotten boring over the past year or so...

[Chain Gang Member]

Actually,some of the episodes are really good.I bet the finale will be Summer & Seth getting married

[Buffyboy323]

I know! Damn Greys and CSI!!!!!!
Yesterday, I was really pissed. I thought, oh great, another Everwood fiasco! The show is at a good place right now, and they want to yank it off the air. Then I realized that I'm actually relieved its coming to a close. It should go out on a high note, rather than take the creativity out of it, and milk the show until it sucks. It really was a pop culture phenomenon for a while. It was great while it lasted. It's been a blast. I will miss it very much. R.I.P The O.C.

[Buffyboy323]

Here's a NICE article about The OC's cancellation:

THE SUN SETS ON THE O.C. WHEN THE SERIES FINALE AIRS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, ON FOX

The sun will set for the last time on THE O.C. when the series ends its four-season run Thursday, Feb. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The countdown has begun, with all-original episodes airing from Thursday, Jan. 4 through the last episode on Feb. 22.

THE O.C. stars Peter Gallagher (Sandy Cohen), Kelly Rowan (Kirsten Cohen), Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan Atwood), Adam Brody (Seth Cohen), Melinda Clarke (Julie Cooper), Rachel Bilson (Summer Roberts), Autumn Reeser (Taylor Townsend) and Willa Holland (Autumn Reeser).

Set in Orange County, California, THE O.C. premiered in August 2003. It follows a group of friends and families whose lives were changed by the arrival of an outsider Ryan Atwood to their ocean-side community of Newport Beach.

THE O.C. revived the teen drama genre while including humorous and heartfelt adult storylines. Shortly after its summer premiere, THE O.C. was a pop culture phenomenon its actors are household names and its indie music (and subsequent six soundtracks) and hip California wardrobe are sought-after in stores. The shows Newport Beach locale also has become a popular tourist attraction as fans visit the real locations featured in their favorite episodes.

"THE O.C. Season Four finale will also be the series finale. This feels like the best time to bring the show to its close, said Josh Schwartz, creator and executive producer of THE O.C. Thanks to the hard work of our cast, crew and writers, we have enjoyed our best season yet, and what better time to go out than creatively on top. It has been an amazing experience and a great run. For a certain audience, at a certain time, THE O.C. has meant something. For that we are grateful."

From Wonderland Sound and Vision and College Hill Pictures and in association with Warner Bros. Television Production, THE O.C. is executive-produced by Josh Schwartz, Bob DeLaurentis, Stephanie Savage and McG. Ian Toynton and John Stevens are co-executive producers.

[Scoobiedoo30]

thanks for letting me know that The OC came on in 2003

[Storywriter]

Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

I know! Damn Greys and CSI!!!!!!
Yesterday, I was really pissed. I thought, oh great, another Everwood fiasco! The show is at a good place right now, and they want to yank it off the air. Then I realized that I'm actually relieved its coming to a close. It should go out on a high note, rather than take the creativity out of it, and milk the show until it sucks. It really was a pop culture phenomenon for a while. It was great while it lasted. It's been a blast. I will miss it very much. R.I.P The O.C.

There is no need to blame Grey's Anatomy at all or even CSI It is not those two shows fault at all that your OC was cancelled . Blame fox they axed it and josh wanted to end it not Grey's Anatomy or CSI.

[eltonfan80]

Originally Posted by Storywriter

There is no need to blame Grey's Anatomy at all or even CSI It is not those two shows fault at all that your OC was cancelled . Blame fox they axed it and josh wanted to end it not Grey's Anatomy or CSI.

i agree they never even averstied it

[Buffyboy323]

Originally Posted by Storywriter

There is no need to blame Grey's Anatomy at all or even CSI It is not those two shows fault at all that your OC was cancelled . Blame fox they axed it and josh wanted to end it not Grey's Anatomy or CSI.

Excuse you, but FOX axed it because of bad ratings this season. This season has had bad ratings due to the competition from the top 2 shows on TV, Greys and CSI. And yes, I blame FOX too. Why the hell would they leave on Thursdays at 9??? Maybe they wanted to go down fighting, but they should have known that they didn't stand a chance.

And unlike you, I have watched Greys Anatomy since DAY 1, and didn't just jump on the bandwagon because it became so big this past year. And If I want to blame it on them, or any other show, I will. This is a forum, and everyone is entitled to their own opinion.