This article breaks down everything you need to know about Season 1: the characters, the love triangles, the tragedies, and why it still resonates today.

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The first season of (2003–2004) is widely considered a pop culture phenomenon that redefined the teen drama genre. Spanning 27 episodes, it follows the culture shock of Ryan Atwood , a troubled teen from Chino, after he is taken in by the wealthy Cohen family in Newport Beach. Core Storyline & Themes

: The quintessential "poor little rich girl" whose life begins to spiral as her family’s secrets are exposed.