As far as television goes, One Tree Hill is a modern classic. It is such a beautiful show with so many different stories and emotions. There are several things that goes through one’s mind when watching this dramatic show, but here are thirty-five reactions I have had that really stick out. Note that this article contains spoilers!
- Praying Lucas and Nathan would become instant friends when Whitey made them walk home.
- How good Peyton and Jake Jagielski would have been as a married couple (I love Peyton with Lucas, but be honest, you wished for this too).
- How Jamie Scott could totally pass as Nathan and Haley’s son in real life.
- Hating Rachel and everything about her when you found out she released the time capsule.
- That Chris Keller came back…. And actually HELPED save Nathan.
- Crying when Karen found out she was pregnant with Keith’s baby after his death.
- Wishing Charleston worked out for Keith.
- Being jealous of Haley’s intelligence, voice, relationship with Nathan, and friendship with Lucas.
- Going from wanting Dan Scott dead to hard-core sympathizing for him.
- Hating Lucas for putting Peyton on the spot when he proposed to her out of the blue.
- Also hating Lucas for dating Lindsay and not feeling bad for him when she left him at the altar.
- Feeling the awkward when Nathan realized who Taylor was.
- Wanting to do the same things Brooke and Peyton did with your own best friend.
- Cringing so hard when you found out that Dan married Rachel.
- Wishing Lilly Scott had a bigger part in the show because of how hot Lucas would have played the big brother part.
- Being shocked by all of the deaths that will go unmentioned because I am still emotionally disturbed by them.
- Realizing that Nikki’s insanity is nothing compared to Nanny Carrie’s.
- Wanting to give Whited a hug every episode he appeared in.
- Being grossed out and mentally disturbed by Skills and Deb’s relationship.
- How attractive Nathan is as a father and being SO MAD we can’t watch Lucas raise Sawyer.
- Loving Mouth so much you just want to hug your TV.
- Loving Karen and Andy being back together while still missing her and Keith’s relationship.
- Being inspired by the One Tree Hill friendships to keep your high school friends forever.
- Bawling your eyes out when Clay discovered Noah and the two of them and Quinn became a family.
- Jumping out of your seat when Nathan made the NBA.
- Hating on Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton for leaving the show (but not actually because you will always love them).
- Actually worshipping Brooke Davis and everything she stands for.
- Screaming when the Ravens won the championship.
- Feeling so happy for Mouth when he finds love with Millie.
- Crying real tears when Hayley and Lucas reunited in the airport.
- Waiting for and dreading the moment when Nathan Scott dies in season nine and being so relieved when it never happens.
- The feels when Lucas told Peyton “it’s you” after the championship game.
- Being so happy for Brooke when her and Julian got engaged and when she got pregnant.
- Wondering if you should continue to watch the show because there are way too many serious injuries and don’t want to risk seeing your favorite characters die.
- But then realize you just can’t stop watching because of how attached you have become to this overall incredible TV show.
This is only a small fraction of the emotional moments that have happened on One Tree Hill. With all of these amazing scenes, it is not difficult to become attached to this show and everything about it. I actually had trouble starting another show when I finished this one because I knew it would not be nearly as good. One Tree Hill and it's amazing characters have inspired many, which is why this show is so special and extraordinary.
