The OA 2016
“This is a dream but you're wide awake.”
What is The OA?
The television series "The OA" follows the story of a young woman who has been absent from her home for an extended period of time. After her return, she possesses new abilities that are not explicitly stated.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 16
- First aired
- Dec 16, 2016
- Last aired
- Mar 22, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "The OA" follows the story of a young woman who has been absent from her home for an extended period of time. After her return, she possesses new abilities that are not explicitly stated. The woman then sets out to recruit a group of individuals for a specific purpose. These individuals are referred to as strangers, and they are brought together for a secret mission. The series explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding the young woman's disappearance and her newfound abilities, as well as the consequences of her actions in reuniting with her new recruits. The story delves into the complexities of the relationships formed among the group members and the enigmatic nature of the young woman's intentions. The series raises questions about the nature of reality, identity, and the human experience, leaving viewers to ponder the mysteries presented.
Should you watch it?
“A missing woman returns home after seven years with unexplained abilities and a mysterious new mission.”
- intriguing premise
- compelling mystery
- slow pacing
- complex narrative
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural dramas centered on mysterious character-driven narratives.
The series contains intense themes and mature subject matter.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Homecoming Mytharc Dec 16, 2016
- E2 New Colossus Core Dec 16, 2016
- E3 Champion Core Dec 16, 2016
- E4 Away Core Dec 16, 2016
- E5 Paradise Core Dec 16, 2016
- E6 Forking Paths Core Dec 16, 2016
- E7 Empire of Light Mytharc Dec 16, 2016
- E8 Invisible Self Mytharc Dec 16, 2016
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Chapter 1: Angel of Death Mytharc Mar 22, 2019
- E2 Chapter 2: Treasure Island Core Mar 22, 2019
- E3 Chapter 3: Magic Mirror Core Mar 22, 2019
- E4 Chapter 4: SYZYGY Core Mar 22, 2019
- E5 Chapter 5: The Medium & the Engineer Core Mar 22, 2019
- E6 Chapter 6: Mirror Mirror Core Mar 22, 2019
- E7 Chapter 7: Nina Azarova Mytharc Mar 22, 2019
- E8 Chapter 8: Overview Mytharc Mar 22, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows a woman who returns home after a seven-year disappearance with new, mysterious abilities.
Who does the main character recruit?
She recruits five strangers to assist her with a secret mission.
When does the story take place?
The story begins seven years after the protagonist vanishes from her home.
Is this a mystery series?
Yes, the plot centers on the protagonist's disappearance and her subsequent return with unexplained abilities.
Does the protagonist have powers?
The synopsis notes that she returns with mysterious new abilities.