FANS of “The O.C.” can look for deliberate narratives and fewer punches in season No. 2, its producer said yesterday.

“We’re going to slow down the storytelling some – there won’t necessary have to be a brawl at every black-tie affair this year,” said Josh Schwartz, creator of last season’s fisticuff-filled surprise hit. “People get the show now and really embrace the characters. We want to dig in.”

“The O.C.” is set to move from Wednesdays to Thursdays at 8 beginning Nov. 4.