The OA 2016
“This is a dream but you're wide awake.”
What is The OA?
The television series "The OA" premiered in 2016 and revolves around a young woman who returns after a period of time away from her home. This woman has developed new abilities and begins to recruit individuals for a specific purpose.
- 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
Where to watch
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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" premiered in 2016 and revolves around a young woman who returns after a period of time away from her home. This woman has developed new abilities and begins to recruit individuals for a specific purpose. The series follows her interactions with five strangers, who become involved in a secret mission.
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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Homecoming Dec 16, 2016
- E2 New Colossus Dec 16, 2016
- E3 Champion Dec 16, 2016
- E4 Away Dec 16, 2016
- E5 Paradise Dec 16, 2016
- E6 Forking Paths Dec 16, 2016
- E7 Empire of Light Dec 16, 2016
- E8 Invisible Self Dec 16, 2016
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Chapter 1: Angel of Death Mar 22, 2019
- E2 Chapter 2: Treasure Island Mar 22, 2019
- E3 Chapter 3: Magic Mirror Mar 22, 2019
- E4 Chapter 4: SYZYGY Mar 22, 2019
- E5 Chapter 5: The Medium & the Engineer Mar 22, 2019
- E6 Chapter 6: Mirror Mirror Mar 22, 2019
- E7 Chapter 7: Nina Azarova Mar 22, 2019
- E8 Chapter 8: Overview 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.