“I used to edit political essays that made people angry. Now I’m writing about yacht interiors.”— Carter Buckley in "The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't"
The Newport Living was a magazine Julie Cooper-Nichol founded, mainly to represent herself in the Newport-society.
Summary[]
Newport Living is a high-end lifestyle magazine launched by The Newport Group in Season 2 of The O.C. The project is spearheaded by Kirsten Cohen, who is tasked with managing and producing the publication under her father Caleb Nichol’s real estate empire.
Intended to promote the luxury lifestyle of Newport Beach, the magazine is positioned as a glossy, high-profile publication showcasing the region’s elite, culture, and social scene.
To give the magazine credibility, Carter Buckley, a respected but disillusioned former editor of The Nation, is brought on as editor-in-chief. His arrival creates both professional challenges and personal tension, particularly between him and Kirsten.
Trvia[]
- Newport Living is introduced in Season 2 and does not appear in any other season.
- The magazine provides the setting for Kirsten's emotional affair with Carter Buckley, one of the central subplots of Season 2.
- The title Newport Living is a fictionalized nod to real-life luxury lifestyle publications like Los Angeles Confidential or Orange Coast Magazine.
- The project disappears after Carter’s departure, paralleling Kirsten’s personal downfall and rehab storyline.
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| "Episode 13": | "Episode 14": | "Episode 15": | "Episode 16": | "Episode 17": | "Episode 18": | |
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| "Episode 19": | "Episode 20": | "Episode 21": | "Episode 22": | "Episode 23": | "Episode 24": | |
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