Join me in listening to "Part of Your World" while you read this post or skip it entirely. Unfortunately, there’s not much of a physical or thematic resemblance between Ryan and Prince Eric (PE, pictured, was verbose yet dullsville, and clearly never ran in black muscle tanks along the water), but did that stop us? Of course not.
Can I just get a collective holler, or maybe a subtle head-tilt or some darting eyes, for Ryan Atwood? The boy has hit his stride. He’s totally the star of this show — which should have always been the case, but wasn’t. It was the Seth Show for three seasons, and nothing against him, but look at how much they could have done this whole time with RyGuy?! He’s now multi-dimensional, emotional, FUNNY, better than ever with the timing — do they have a Team Ryan on the show devoted to only the perfection of his character? Not to mention the recent hotness. He is at his hottest right now. He is PEAKING I tell you! I LOVE RYAN!
Please forgive the random, uncharacteristic crush-gush. I never, everdo that. You usually can’t get me to admit that I find anyone on anyscreen remotely cute, even though I often do. I just feel weird aboutit for some reason, which is maybe another post entirely. But this hadto be done. Moving on.
Whoa, you guys. Up where they walk, run, and stay all day in the sun, wandering free — there was an earthquake.The are only 88 more minutes EVER of potential self-referrential popculture moments, Julie Cooper one-liners, and lingering shots of thebagel slicer… and we got an earthquake. Hey whatever. Naturaldisasters intrigue me, especially when they could kill Frank, Oliver(wherever he is), that Newpsie yotch Kiki had to befriend at dinner (whowas totally Stacey McGill from the Baby-Sitters Club movie), and theMean Dean who grabbed Marissa’s arm that one time at the carnival. Howcool would it be if everyone we wanted to send to O.C. Hellconveniently got buried alive inside a fault plane between tectonicplates? That last sentence required Wikipedia!
Anyway, the few seconds of ‘quake footage were a long time comingand very exciting, though I wish at least one of the Californiaborn-and-breds had exhibited any sort of clue about what to do in thecase of an earthquake. I grew up in Chicago and I’m well aware thatwhen a tornado is on its way, you MUST race over to your old elementaryschool — wherever it is! — and kneel down in front of a row ofchest-high lockers. It’s just what is done. THINK, people!
But before that, a lot went down. Seth made a movie about his pooland now must become a film critic. Keeks joined a yoga class with Hollyand other pregnant teenagers who want to induce birth at eight monthsto avoid weight gain, DISGUSTING. Kaitlin ruled. Frank: child abuser,clown porn, eh, same diff. And as perfect as her cute little face isand as much as my sister and I adored tracing the outline of her hairduring a random pause… for me, Taylor gets more intolerable with eachep. You don’t make someone tell him he loves you, especially after onlya few months! I know we’re running out of time, but did they have to go with the three-magic-words dilemma at this point? Really? Ugh.
Oh, and my sister thinks I’m a weirdo for even bringing this up, butsince that’s nothing new: Did anyone else notice the row of pears behind Ryan’s head in this scene? It’s no longer A Season for Peaches, people. There’s a whole ‘nother fruit taking over. So what if Taylor is annoying? Team Ryan!
Okay, speculation time: What will happen post-quake? Will they alldie, spend the last two eps in a fun purgatory in which theyrevisit/make fun of everything on the show ever, and ultimately end uplike these prehistoric skeletons found locked in an embrace (though my roommate suggests maybe they were strangling each other)? Post your predictions below…
I do not like Taylor for Ryan. It would be a real disservice if he ends up with her. So what if she is funny. She also has stalking tendancy, and makes him say I LOVE YOU when he’s not ready to. Considering his last love died like eight months ago, I would allow him the time. They are going to quick. Ryan needs to find his own way. And not with Taylor. And why does Seth have to find his own way Summer? He can do it on his own path. I know only two weeks are left, but all of this rushing is not good…
i was also strangely distracted by the row of pears..maybe i was just hungry…anyhow i think kiki will miscarry the baby and she and sandy will move to start over somewhere else…maybe NYC??? i think doc roberts will return to claim julie…
and the kids, who knows? two more episodes doesn’t seem like enough to wrap it all up…let’s hope for some “very special christmukah” holiday episodes in the future!!!
Annie, you are so dead on with your whole Ryan analysis. I’ve also enjoyed Ryan, but I was more of a Seth girl until this season. I’ve got to admit though, Ryan has completely won me over now! Don’t get me wrong – I still love Seth, but in more of a “aw he’s so cute” kind of way. Now Ryan, that’s more of a “damn, he’s hot” kind of thing. Anyway, I loved this episode. Nice Dean Hess reference (“So how does it feel to have Dean Hess’ sloppy seconds?”), weird but oddly funny clown porn, and of course the earthquake. That was pretty intense. I don’t really think they would kill off another character with only two episodes left – or at least I hope they won’t – but I agree, the Cohen baby is probably most likely to go. I can’t wait for next week!
Hey, Annie, I can’t believe you noticed those silly pears, too! They were so distracting. Almost as bad as the inflatable fish in Seth’s pool. I absolutely loved Taylor chasing the mailman to retrieve her letter to Berkeley – did anyone else notice those awesome slippers? I have no idea how they’re going to wrap this up, but I’m loving Ryan right now.
I’ve love Ryan ever since he and Sandy’s “yogalates” scene back in season 2(?) Ben McK is indeed hitting his stride though and god love it. I can’t believe there’s 2 frakking episodes left. TWO!?
And Annie, the crushing is godo for the soul – embrace it!
A) I was obsessed with those pears. I feel like they might be from Pier 1 – I’ve seen them somewhere and its driving me crazy.
B) I LOVED the Seth Show that was the first three years. But with this season I feel like the OC could have been so much better had they kept Ryan away from Marissa. Who knew Ryan was so funny this entire time. Amazing what happens to a fella when he’s no longer on his cell phone 90% of the time trying to resolve some “drama” with the GF.
C) Bless Autumn Reeser’s heart because I love Taylor. And I shouldn’t. But I do. Mostly because Taylor never sulks or mopes or creates drama and ruin story lines (I really did not care for Marissa). Plus, with quirky Taylor around, Ryan is able to be himself. And as previously discussed, relaxed Ryan is freakin’ hilarious and sly and good lookin’ to boot.
The ‘yogalates’ scene was first season, and I have to agree that that was totally cute.
Does anyone else think that it’s going to end with everyone leaving the OC? Seth and Summer are headed to RI and it seems like Kiki and Sandy are audi (maybe Berkeley with Ryan and Taylor). My only question is, what about Julie (who, by the way, is the best and most developed character of the series)
I believe that they all leave the OC and move back to Berkley, while Ryan and Taylor go to Berkley. Seth and Summer, really who cares at this point, they’re the side dishes at the barbeque, always have been the backseat to me in the main dish which I’ll call Ryan. Then Frank marries Julie, and Sandy and Kirsten name the baby after Marissa.
The big question is: How do we get Ben McKenzie on another TV show of his own, I seriously need Ben on the screen at least once a week.
I love this show and will forever miss it. Friday mornings(I record it) won’t ever be the same without The O.C. booooooo Fox!
the sharks in the pool were a total shout-out to previous seasons when seth and ryan are in the pool and talking about going to see the imax movie about sharks!
that was the high point of the ep. for me. also, was nice to see ryan eating a croissant with taylor as opposed to pancakes.
Oh, I loved the gushing for Ryan…that’s the whole reason I got started watching the show. There’s something about him that is sooo addicting! I hope his career continues and he doesn’t fade away with the show. I have to admit that I’m lovin Taylor. She’s a much better actress than Mischa. Although she’s on the needy side-she seems good for Ryan. Opposites do attract, right? My question for this season is ‘Will Ryan ever wear anything besides the black T-shirt or the running gear?” I’m sick of the black T-shirt, but he’s still hot!
Ryan is awesome this season. He will be missed.
FYI, any Californian child knows that in case of a earthquake you return to your grade school and crouch under a desk with your hands over the back of your neck. And you don’t come out until the lights blink so you know the earthquake is over.
I have been completely digging Ryan and his smiling lately. So damn cute.
WORD Annie, on everything you wrote about Ryan and how they wasted this great character amn the AMAZING actor they have in Ben McKenzie.