The O.C
Ryan Atwood, a troubled young man from a broken home who is taken in by a wealthy couple and their son:
Ryan Atwood: A gifted but troubled teen from a low-income family who is thrown out of his home and taken in by a public defense lawyer and his wealthy wife
Sandy and Kirsten Cohen: The wealthy couple who take Ryan in, with Sandy a lawyer and Kirsten a real estate developer
Seth Cohen: Sandy and Kirsten's socially awkward but quick-witted son who becomes best friends with Ryan
Marissa Cooper: A friendly but emotionally troubled teenage girl who lives next door to Ryan and introduces him t