The O.C. - Seth Cohen Was Wrong About Everything (& That's Okay) | Explained

The O.C.’s Seth Cohen is an iconic heartthrob of the early 2000s. He was cute and awkward and always had a hilarious quip ready to go. But as the show celebrates the 20th anniversary of the end of its mega-hit first season, we can look back and realize that Seth was actually… wrong about a lot. His mindset hindered him in so many ways – but many of his faults were also what made him so relatable to many at the time. So let’s take a look back at Seth Cohen, what he got wrong about life, and why his growth was so important for him and us. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more:   / thetake   Read articles on film, TV and culture: https://www.the-take.com Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:38 Not actually a very dreamy boyfriend... 02:21 The Seth, Summer, Anna love triangle 04:31 (Slowly) learning to be a better boyfriend 05:23 Afraid of judgment... while being super judgmental 07:07 Don't forget to check out our Patreon page! 07:16 Also not a very good friend 08:46 Hiding behind humor 10:16 Being insure & self-centered 11:42 Why we can't help but love him anyways The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough