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Season 1 – The OA

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76% Tomatometer 68 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
In addition to her role as creator and executive producer of this mind-bending series, Brit Marling also plays the role of Prairie Johnson, a young woman who returns home after a 7-year disappearance. Her sudden return is not the only miraculous occurrence: everyone is shocked to learn that Prairie is no longer blind. While the FBI and her parents are anxious to discuss Prairie's disappearance, she won't talk about what happened during the time that she was missing. Zal Batmanglij, the co-creator and an executive producer of the series, is the director of every episode.
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The OA — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The OA is more than OK.

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Emily St. James Vox 05/16/2019
2/5
It feels like the sort of show that would be a background joke in an episode of BoJack Horseman and/or something Jack Donaghy would pitch on 30 Rock. Go to Full Review Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 03/29/2019
I quite like it. The first series was like nothing else. Go to Full Review Ed Power Daily Telegraph (UK) 03/22/2019
4/5
Bonkers with a vengeance, it duly sent many unsuspecting Netflix subscribers pogoing for cover. But those who reconciled themselves to the riptides of wackiness were pleasantly swept off their feet. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 09/13/2024
5/5
‘..Brit Marling created one of TV’s most idiosyncratic shows in The OA, a weird and often wonderful sci-fi drama about an ordinary angel of sorts…this metaphysical sci-fi drama marks her successful transition from cult film-star to mainstream powerhouse…’ Go to Full Review Jennifer Bisset CNET 04/06/2023
Surreal at times. Yet instead of floating images gently knocking against each other, the sci-fi here is delivered with the grounded assuredness of a Christopher Nolan movie. It moves with the same relentless force. Go to Full Review Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews 08/09/2019
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Michael T. @TurnerMichael86 3d Such a beautiful show all around. Loved every second and wish they would continue See more MOHAMMED M Feb 8 Children series. Well written but for kids See more Christa W @Theblondeonexx Jan 7 I watched this while going through a rough patch in my life. The second season had just come out. When I say I was absolutely glued to the TV, thats an understatement. Bring on season 3. All of my friends and I were beyond devastated when it was canceled. I’ve astral projected multiple times, and the fact that even the government is coming clean about astral projecting, should be enough for them to revamp the show. Side note: those who wrote bad reviews, also enjoy shows like Bojack Horseman…. Enough said. See more Abbey K Nov 2 Loved the buil up in this. If you watch it freely and leave reality ebhind, it seems so amazing and heart felt See more Adam F Sep 16 Not sure how this is rated so high. It is slow and meandering and the acting is not great. I kept waiting for it to get better, but it never did. See more Liam P Aug 31 The OA is mystical nonsense that is disguised as “deep”. It feels like Undone written by someone who thinks they’re deep ambiguity equals meaning. See more Read all reviews
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Brit Marling

Creator

Zal Batmanglij

Creator

Brit Marling

Prairie Johnson

Emory Cohen

Homer

Scott Wilson

Abel Johnson

Phyllis Smith

Elizabeth '`Betty" Broderick-Allen

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 16, 2016 Chapter 1: Homecoming A mysterious woman turns up at a hospital with strange scars on her back, unable to explain where she's been for the past seven years. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 16, 2016 Chapter 2: New Colossus The OA looks back on the events of her life that followed a childhood accident, leading her to a significant encounter years later.. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 16, 2016 Chapter 3: Champion A journalist makes the family an offer; Home and the others forge a bond while they devise their desperate scheme. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 16, 2016 Chapter 4: Away The OA finds new perspective on the group's plight; Homer vows to uncover what Hap's experiments are really about. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 16, 2016 Chapter 5: Paradise While Hap focuses on a new test subject in Cuba, Homer and the OA work to perfect their escape plan. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 16, 2016 Chapter 6: Forking Paths A startling turn of events gives Hap's work a new urgency as the group continues its search for the final movement. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 16, 2016 Chapter 7: Empire of Light Events take a toll on the OA, including an ominous new dream and an outing with Nancy and Abel; Steve's life is in turmoil again. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 16, 2016 Chapter 8: Invisible Self The others begin to see OA's story in a new light after she recounts a dramatic final night at Hap's; a dream begins to make sense. Details

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Season Info

Director
Zal Batmanglij
Creator
Brit Marling, Zal Batmanglij
Executive Producer
Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Sarah Esberg, Michael Sugar, Brit Marling, Zal Batmanglij
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 16, 2016
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