13 Reasons Taylor & Ryan On 'The O.C.' Were Totally Soulmates

Taylor Townsend is one of the main characters in the third and fourth seasons of the Fox drama series The O.C.. She was portrayed by Autumn Reeser. Taylor, initially, is presented to us as an antagonist character introduced to be an adversary of Summer Roberts and subsequently Marissa Cooper's. We later learn Taylor's poor behavior stems from the mental conditioning to which she is subjected.. how do you guys feel about them in season 4? from what i've heard s4 isn't liked by many people but i loved it. I love their dynamic and how well they complement each other. I feel like he's finally got someone that he can be comfortable around and someone who actually makes him laugh/happy64 votes, 30 comments. true

This is obviously a controversial opinion, but Taylor was exactly what Ryan needed at the exact moment that he needed it. The same could be said about the character of Taylor Townsend in general. After the train wreck that was season 3, The O.C. 's fourth season was a return to form for the show.. When Mischa Barton packed her bags and left The OC, that could have meant the end for the quirky teen drama. True, the characters struggled a bit after Marissa's death in a fiery, post-graduation.