In season 3, The O.C. loses its way, becoming a textbook TV cautionary tale. Ryan is no longer an outsider with old Chino ties like his first love or ex-con brother threatening to literally and ...

Luke only appeared in Season 1 and one episode of Season 2, but Carmack’s time on the early-aughts drama left a lasting impression — the actor says fans of The O.C. still recognize him.