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One Tree Hill
Half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott trade between kinship and rivalry both on the basketball court and in the hearts of their friends in the small, but not so quiet town of Tree Hill, North Carolina.
Series like O.C., California
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If you liked O.C., California for characters, conflict and a 2000s feel, this page gives you similar Drama and Romance shows that can work as your next watch.
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How are the recommendations for O.C., California selected?
This list currently contains 2 direct community recommendations and 18 additional matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Drama and Romance help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.
Where can I stream similar series?
15 of 20 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Netflix (7), HBO Max (7) and Disney+ (6). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.
Are there completed series like O.C., California?
19 of 20 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: One Tree Hill, Dawsons Creek and Gossip Girl.