- TV - THE O.C.

I just got done watching the fifth episode of the third season and this series is starting to really give me some questions. I think that Jeri Ryan's character is "bleh" and I'm curious to see if they kill her off or do something to get rid of her. Ryan, Seth, and Summer all go to Harbor High again, but Marissa is still stuck in the Mucky Muck that is known as public school. As is in the previews for next weeks O.C. episode there is once again problems for Ryan and Merissa. (Cue the bitter sweet music)

While I DO love this show, and am a very faithful fan, and I really can't ever remember NOT enjoying this show NO Matter how much I hated Oliver (he played his role well) I still wonder what they will do to keep the show alive and well loved.

Tre' is gone to Vegas and I'm sure will be a recurring special guest, Jimmy Cooper seems to be gone for a LONG time before coming back, seeing as he almost died a few episodes back, because he still SUCKS when it comes to finances, the Dean is leaving now that he and Taylor Townsend came out(thanks to Seth and Summer.) Caleb Nickle is dead, so he isn't coming back obviously. I wouldn't mind it if they gave Luke another recurring role, but what would bring Luke back?? The Nana has been played well and appropriately(I can only take so much of the Nana), and I definitely can always use a good Chrismakkah story. We KNOW that Theresa will be coming back, seeing as she HAD Ryan's kid and he doesn't even know he's a Father. I really want them to bring Anna back somehow, as she was one of my favorites from the first season. I guess we'll just have to see what they have in store for us.

The interaction between Ryan and Sandy Cohen, was what sucked me right into the show in the first place. It was a great story, this troubled kid getting a helping hand when he needed it the most...an against all odds storyline. I still love it.

I have faith that they will find SOMETHING huge this season or at the beginning of next season to keep me rooted in front of the Tube on Thursday nights. What I'm guessing is that they will continue to test out "Special Guest" stars until they find another character that they will keep for a while. If I remember right, both Summer, Caleb, and Julie Cooper were all on test trial basis when the show started, and they all have done quite well with themselves.

I guess I'll have to come to terms with the fact that, the first season was THE BOMB, and it may never get as good again as it was when we first layed eyes on those fantastic four, but rest assured I'll keep watching. It's a great show in a sea of mediocre shows.

My last thought on this is...how are they going to handle college next year? :)