The ninth and final season of "One Tree Hill" is shaping up to be one of the show's best, thanks to darker, season-long story arcs and the added angst that came along with the return of diabolical dad Dan Scott and a certain cocky crooner who loves to refer to himself in the third person.
Few fans expected to see arrogant rock star Chris Keller on the locally filmed show after he left way back at the end of season two. He's made a couple guest appearances here and there, but now that he is back in Tree Hill full time, the real-life musician who plays him, Tyler Hilton, is enjoying every minute.
"I'm such a fan of the character," Hilton said recently at a CW event in Pasadena.
Season two of "One Tree Hill" suffered from the introduction of too many new characters, but Chris Keller, a self-absorbed ladies' man who toured with Haley, broke out of the newbie pack and became a fan favorite.
When the cast wrapped filming of the final season with a party at Bluewater Grill in Wrightsville Beach, Hilton said it was quite a different vibe from the season two wrap party.
Hilton was 19 when he started the show and said the parties in those early days were more wild.
Another great group of people in Hilton's life are the dedicated "One Tree Hill" fans who followed him through his music career after he left the show. That passion and loyalty, he said, has given him the freedom to experiment and try new things.
Catch Tyler Hilton on the final season of "One Tree Hill" 8 p.m. Wednesdays on The CW.
Actually, s2 was my favorite. Such a great season!! Much fun.
i hate him so much. i do not love to hate him. i just simply hate him. he is disgusting. he is not funny and he is not attractive. he went after haley knowing she was married and had the cheek to attempt to break up the marriage with games. he is the worst character and honestly ruined season 2 for me.