<P> Schwartz said that the cancellation of the show `` was really creatively liberating , not worrying about ratings . '' Belinda Acosta of The Austin Chronicle agreed praising the show 's `` new energy '' and its ability to successfully cover `` the transition between high school and college that other series have stumbled over '' . Entertainment Weekly 's Ken Tucker commented that the fourth season was `` a succession of terrific subplots '' and praised new main cast member Taylor `` as a fine , funny love interest for Ryan '' . Greg Elwell of DVD Talk described Bullit as `` the breakout character of the season '' but commented that the seasons `` dark opening ( ... ) did n't do much to keep viewers around '' . IGN 's Eric Goldman was also critical saying that `` as amusing as Che was , his inclusion into some later episodes gets a bit tired '' . Goldman also commented that `` the second half of Season 4 was n't quite as solid as the first ( half ) '' ; however , he added that while the fourth season had to prove itself again as an enjoyable watch `` Josh Schwartz rose to this challenge ( ... ) once again creating a show that was witty and self - aware '' . </P>
<P> Schwartz said that the cancellation of the show `` was really creatively liberating , not worrying about ratings . '' Belinda Acosta of The Austin Chronicle agreed praising the show 's `` new energy '' and its ability to successfully cover `` the transition between high school and college that other series have stumbled over '' . Entertainment Weekly 's Ken Tucker commented that the fourth season was `` a succession of terrific subplots '' and praised new main cast member Taylor `` as a fine , funny love interest for Ryan '' . Greg Elwell of DVD Talk described Bullit as `` the breakout character of the season '' but commented that the seasons `` dark opening ( ... ) did n't do much to keep viewers around '' . IGN 's Eric Goldman was also critical saying that `` as amusing as Che was , his inclusion into some later episodes gets a bit tired '' . Goldman also commented that `` the second half of Season 4 was n't quite as solid as the first ( half ) '' ; however , he added that while the fourth season had to prove itself again as an enjoyable watch `` Josh Schwartz rose to this challenge ( ... ) once again creating a show that was witty and self - aware '' . </P>
who does ryan date in season 4 of the oc
who does ryan date in season 4 of the oc
Taylor
Taylor