It was truly one of the better "teen drama" shows. Sadly they decided to get rid of the main character after 6 seasons due to contract negotiations/budget. They had some amazing storylines, comedy, drama, etc.
Season 1,3 and 4 (the first 9 episodes) are 10/10, the rest up until season 7 is also great and would be a 8/10. Season 7 is okay, but lacks the 2 characters you love and have seen for 6 seasons in Lucas & Peyton, definitely Lucas who's been there from the start. Season 8 is probably one of the worst seasons in history of "teen drama/young adult" shows in my opinion. Season 9 is the better season from the last 3 in many points (gladly Lucas returns for a small cameo), but some things just still don't feel right. The whole Dan redemption story seems off, a man who killed his brother should never get redemption.
Season 1,3 and 4 (the first 9 episodes) are 10/10, the rest up until season 7 is also great and would be a 8/10. Season 7 is okay, but lacks the 2 characters you love and have seen for 6 seasons in Lucas & Peyton, definitely Lucas who's been there from the start. Season 8 is probably one of the worst seasons in history of "teen drama/young adult" shows in my opinion. Season 9 is the better season from the last 3 in many points (gladly Lucas returns for a small cameo), but some things just still don't feel right. The whole Dan redemption story seems off, a man who killed his brother should never get redemption.