My thoughts for a first time viewer
I just finished season 4, first time watcher and I have to say Marissa being out of the picture made it so much easier to watch.
Let’s be honest, I think any girl that was with Ryan was a better match than Marissa. Even in the first episode when they met it wasn’t like a Romeo Juliet love story. Ryan’s side was always supportive and Marissa’s side was the only one who didn’t approve. It wasn’t a damsel in distress story, while she was a mess she didn’t need saving. They just didn’t have that typical love story but it wasn’t good either. From the very moment she cheated on Luke by falling for Ryan. Luke wasn’t the greatest guy but she tends to jump from guy to guy which really annoyed me. Realistic? Yes, for a dumb teenager who doesn’t know what love is and only lust. But you would think after Oliver shed be a bit more respectful towards Ryan. Nope, jumps on johnnys dick and spends all her time with him instead.
Theresa was a childhood love that just keeps on reconnecting
Lindsay was great as Ryan’s partner but they made a total shift in her character. She was the nerdy bullied girl turned sarcastic uptight bitch but she was more mature than Marissa ever was
Sadie I felt was the best for Ryan before Taylor but it was good it ended because it was impulsive and future wise it was too quick
Taylor and Ryan are complete opposites and that’s why it worked. I felt their on screen chemistry was the cutest out of everyone. They are what Seth and summer should’ve been in terms of opposites but they butchered that by keep throwing random complications and drama for the sake of the show. I hated the last episode however by giving them a sweet love story redemption on episode 15 only for them to separate on episode 16 just to get back together. That felt pointless.
As for Seth I believe Ana really was the best. She’s the best character period. Their only real arguments happened due to summer being in the picture and the only reason Seth and summer are together anyway was because he’s been chasing her so long. Now I know Seth is not perfect either o actually hate how he doesn’t say what’s on his mind and summer never listens and shuts people out. Ana was the voice of reason.
Drunk Kirsten was retarded considering Ryan’s history
Julie had the best turnaround ever.
Wtf ever happened to jimmy? Honestly the most useless father ever with his fake ass teeth
Kaitlyn didn’t even have any impact from Marissa’s death lmao I wouldn’t either. Wasted a good few episodes by making Ryan box when he could’ve just went to college.