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Between Beverly Hills 90210 / the O.C. and OTH who would you say was the best looking male and female and overall cast?

Asked my wife the question and we both agree that Dylan McKay was the best looking guy. To me he’s truly iconic. My son is named Dylan too

Women for me it’s Valerie Malone ( Tiffany Amber thiessen) followed by Brenda Walsh

My wife votes for Summer

Overall cast for looks was the O.C.

I think OTH had some really pretty people too.

What are y’all’s thoughts on this?

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u/Key_Replacement_4606 avatar

GOSSIP GIRL WINS. 🤣

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Sophia Bush is the most beautiful woman compared to the shows you listed.

I don't find many of the men attractive, tbh, but if you put Smallville as a choice like another person suggested, then definitely Tom Welling wins by a large gap. He is the most handsome ever.

u/Key_Replacement_4606 avatar

lol Chad Michael Murray ain’t too bad! Just can’t stand his “SQUINCHING” look 🤣 it reminds me of blue steel from Zoolander ☠️

Lmaoooooooo that is exactly why I don’t find him attractive at all 🤣

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sophia bush is hands down the most beautiful woman i’ve ever seen in my life, cmon! & chad micheal murray is the epitome of 2000s sexy, and i’m not even into blonde white men whatsoever. oth definitely had the best looks.

u/TheShortGerman avatar

I'd vote Sophia from OTH and Ben from the OC personally

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u/SMN27 avatar

One Tree Hill has the most attractive male and female cast because both leading men are very attractive and all the women are as well (Bethany Joy being the least attractive imo).

Mischa Barton whenever I look back at the OC is just stunning, and Adam Brody was pretty hot, but I never cared for Ben McKenzie and don’t find Rachel Bilson particularly pretty.

90210 I just never cared that much for Luke Perry but thought Jason Priestley was gorgeous (sadly very short), and while Shannen and Jennie had their moments, I don’t think they were prettier than the OTH ladies. Obviously Tiffani was beautiful, though I absolutely hated the haircut when she first joined the show. BAG actually was very good-looking, but he got some terrible styling throughout the show. The other two women I don’t think are that attractive.

u/Key_Replacement_4606 avatar

I’ll take Rachel Bilson over Mischa Barton personally. Ben Mackenzie was not attractive but as far as male cast, I’d have to go with OTH. Altho Nate isn’t the best looking guy either.

u/Character_Show_102 avatar

Rachel Bilson and Mischa Barton are both pretty in their own ways….not even comparable it doesn’t have to be a competition. I’m guessing anyone who doesn’t find her attractive are not into hot brunettes lol!

u/Key_Replacement_4606 avatar

I’d consider Mischa a blonde more than a “brunette” but definitely wouldn’t say it’s a competition.

I just personally don’t find Mischa attractive period and if I had to put her against Rachel Bilson…it’s Rachel Bilson all day altho I had a big crush on Peyton (Hilarie Burton) lol

u/Character_Show_102 avatar

No I’m talking about people who don’t find Rachel attractive….She’s the hot brunette lol.

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u/suzysleep avatar

Mischa Barton was extremely pretty on The OC and Tiffani Amber Theissen on 90210

Jason Priestly has the best looking face of all the males. But Ryan from OC had sexy masculine energy

100% agree with you!

u/Key_Replacement_4606 avatar

Idk why I never found Mischa that attractive, too conventional, typical blonde model ehhh..

But Jason Preistly was very handsome in his prime! His jaw line is so well defined reminds me of James Dean!

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u/Unable_Beginning_982 avatar

Male: Jason Priestly

Female: Mischa Barton

Overall: The OC, by a mile

u/epra1710 avatar

I think this is way too hard

Valerie Malone or Brooke Davis without a second thought

u/OutsiderGreaser avatar

My brother’s middle name is Dylan after Dylan McKay lol. I’ve never seen 90210, but I have seen the other two shows. Both shows have amazing casts filled with very beautiful people. For personal taste I have to say Adam Brody is one of the best looking guys I have ever lied eyes on. He just takes the cake when it comes to looks in my opinion. My top 5 has to be Seth, Nathan, Lucas, Clay, and Ryan in that order.

Omg they're all gorgeous lol. I'm gonna say Jason Priestley and Tiffani Amber Theissen imo. One Tree Hill has the best looking overall cast though.

u/Key_Replacement_4606 avatar

Agreed

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u/cordyprescott avatar

It’s tough cause it’s kinda a battle of the brunettes. I think Brooke, Val, and Brenda are very pretty but I’m gonna give it to Val.

For guys I’d put Seth or Nathan but Nathan has it for me.

I will say tho the OC had a beautiful cast in Marissa, summer, Seth and even sandy for the girlies who like them older. Oth had Dan who I thought was cute for older too.

I think overall it’s kinda tied for entire casts

u/wishuponadream91 avatar

Damn, this is hard.

Best Cast Overall: Beverly Hills, 90210

Best Cast, Acting-Wise: One Tree Hill

Best Cast to Look the Ages Even When They Weren’t: The O.C.

Best Cast to Play a Believable Group of Friends: The O.C.

Best-Looking Male: Luke Perry tied with Jason Priestley, closely followed by Adam Brody, Ben Mackenzie, and Chad Michael Murray. And Brian Austin Green was a smokeshow in later seasons of BH.

Best-Looking Female: BH had Tiffani Thiessen and Shannen Doherty, which is just unfair to any of the other casts. BUT The O.C. did have Amanda Righetti (fun fact: she worked with Shannen in the short-lived North Shore [which also had Jason Momoa]) and One Tree Hill had Danneel Harris-Ackles, so…

u/PrinceGMO avatar

For the OC: Alex. Theresa, Summer and Anna are in the conversation. Alex was jump off the screen 🔥.

u/Early-Eye-691 avatar

Overall Cast: The OC

Best Male: Chad Michael Murray Best Female: Sophia Bush

Both have aged incredibly well too.

You are forgetting Smallville 💯

If Smallville is a choice then Tom Welling slaps every other male lead ever. He's stunningly handsome.

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OTH: Chad Micheal Murray

u/Writerhaha avatar

Overall: The OC

Male: Brian Greenberg.

Female: Sophia Bush.

u/h0rrorsh0rty avatar

OTH

OTH for overall best looking cast. Sophia may be my all time celebrity crush.

Sophia Bush is one of the most beautiful humans alive, so her.

u/Character_Show_102 avatar

Overall: The OC Male:Ryan Atwood Female: Marissa Cooper

u/kidgi9301 avatar

Cast;  The OC male:  Dylan McKay or Ryan Female:  Marissa 

u/True-Beyond9240 avatar

Over all: One Tree Hill

Male: Chris Carmack

Female: Sophia Bush

Overall cast: The OC.

Male: Seth Cohen

Female: Peyton from One Tree Hill

I want a Seth and Peyton spinoff

I wholeheartedly agree with you on Peyton

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Hilarie Burton is a natural stunner.

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u/pralineislife avatar

Obviously tons of beautiful people, I'm just not sure how I could possibly say anyone is more beautiful than the ethereal Mischa Barton.

I've never seen the other shows but for me The O.C.'s most attractive guys I'd say Ben and Adam and girls would be Mischa and Kelly. I also think Cam and Chris are very good looking, just not my type physically.