‘The O.C.’
I figured a global pandemic might be a good time to remedy an egregious cultural blindspot that’s plagued me for years: I never watched The O.C. As it turned out, it’s streaming on HBO Max, and I was absolutely right. I’m nearly done with Season 2 (no spoilers, please!) of this classic teen drama about a bad boy from the wrong side of town who moves in with a rich family in Orange County, and I’m absolutely in love. I know everyone’s on the Seth Cohen train, but personally, I would die for Sandy Cohen. The O.C. is a soap opera that’s smart—a perfect blend of humor, romance, and “oh shit” clichéd drama. I mean, can you believe Lindsay is Ryan’s kind-of sister?! I’m shook.