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 and the one before. In both Season 7 & 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. The ending of this season is a bit weak and you feel that producers are trying to create an image that has already been created, to which they should have left alone. Those are my only negatives of the season, however I don't want these negatives to put you off the season because this season is excellent and I feel that there is more emotion, especially in this season.
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.