One Tree Hill - Season 7 [DVD]

With Lucas and Peyton gone, there was a lot less good material for Mark Schwahn to rely on. Their relationship, as well as the relationship between Lucas and Nathan has been the heart of the show since its inception.

The series should then have relied wholeheartedly on its three remaining wonderful characters --> the duo of 'Naley' - Nathan and Haley James Scott, and their good friend, Brooke Davis.

(The return of Haley's musical career was also appreciated, although the character of Miranda was not.)

To a certain extent, it does, and I think the two main storylines of Naley (Nathan's basketball scandal and Haley's depression) mark the season for its two halves; whilst Brooke's rocked relationship with Julian and continued reliance on her mother is also well worth watching.

However, it doesn't feel like Tree Hill excepting the above three. Most of the old characters have been written out. There was no mention that I noticed of the wonderful Deb; Skills, Junk and Fergy took a backseat, I felt; Dan's storyline was very good, I have to allow.

Of the new characters, Alex is the best. She is funny and I did sympathise with her. Clay and Quinn --> perhaps, I was jealous of the fact they had replaced (in many ways) Lucas and Peyton, yet I never warmed to them with the only storyline, that of Clay's dead wife making him let go, the best.

There were dud episodes and there were dud storylines and there were times when I wondered where the brilliance of the earlier seasons (in particular, that of four and five) disappeared to. Yet, this is still "One Tree Hill" and I am thoroughly looking forward to season 8.

Let me start off by saying that when you've been watching a series for a long time and followed each season to their bitter end, it is kinda hard to dislike any season that is produced; you soon become an addicted fan who can't get enough! However you do find yourself picking up on the flaws. I admit that I'm a true One Tree Hill fan and always have been and I've loved every season, however personally, since the disappearance of characters Lucas & Peyton, One Tree Hill hasn't exactly been the same. Then again both Season 7 & 8 have still been a great success. I think that true fans of the series will agree with me when I say you can't review this product if you haven't been following the series or been passionate about the series. If you're jumping into the series and watching it in no particular order then you're bound to give this season doubts and a unfair review, however watchers that have been following since day one will have greater knowledge and give it a fair review. So when reading up on reviews, just be aware of who's review you're reading.
One Tree Hill in my eyes should have ended at Season 6, but I couldn't help myself falling in love with this season. In both this season and Season 8 I believe that there is less drama going on and the producers are coming up with not stupid but not as traditional One Tree Hill story lines; its like they're on their last legs of the series but trying to fight to carry the show on. I have also picked up on the fact that the producers are trying too hard to make the season funny, however it just makes the episode look witty and unconvincing. From the first episode in Season 1, Basketball has been a big part of One Tree Hill, however one negative in this season, is that they let that aspect of the series slip away and then completely write it off in Season 8; it's not a bad thing but I was just a little disappointed to see something that has been with the series slip away. You shouldn't be put off by the fact Lucas & Peyton are gone; yeah okay, they were two of the main characters however this happens in shows such as One Tree Hill. Season has turned this around and still produced a fantastic season definitely worth watching.

Anyway, for those viewers who think of purchasing this season, be sure you have watched all the other seasons because it is definitely worth it and from just watching Season 1, you'll fall in love with the series. One Tree Hill is an excellent and personally the best drama I've come across and there is very little to be disappointed about. I know some readers won't agree with some of the points I've made but I'm just being honest from my point of view.

this is my favourite american soap i love it cant miss it its a love story but also good if you like basketball .there is music to wich is very good some rock love ballards country.the actors are all very glam and amazing characters .but i love it keeps me wanting to see more. has plenty of twists also wich keep you guessing.i cant wait for more one tree hill.