The O.C.'s Fatal Mistake: Killing Marissa
Producers of the TV series The O.C., Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, admit that killing off the character Marissa Cooper, played by Mischa Barton, in the season-three finale was a "terrible mistake." They reflect on the decision, citing pressure from the network to kill off an important character and regretting not providing support to Barton during her rise to fame. The cast and crew also express their disagreement with the storyline, emphasizing the chemistry between the four main actors and the negative impact of Marissa's death on the show.
