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The OA (2016)

2016 · Drama,Fantasy,Mystery · sci-fi-speculative, fantasy, family-relational

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The OA is a visually stunning, spiritually ambitious American prestige drama co-created by and starring Brit Marling, following a blind woman who resurfaces after years of captivity with her sight restored and an inexplicable story to tell. Operating somewhere between metaphysical sci-fi, trauma narrative, and spiritual allegory, it demands total attention and rewards viewers willing to accept its dreamlike internal logic. It built a fierce cult following drawn to its wholly original premise, haunting music, and emotionally devastating performances — then was cancelled by Netflix before reaching its intended conclusion, making fan grief a defining part of its reception. Best approached as a singular, incomplete artwork rather than a conventional series.

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Absolutely beautiful story telling, music and cinematography. I cannot tell you how many times I stayed up at night thinking about the meaning of the themes that are in this series.
It's enchantingly emotional and I have never seen anything like it before. A trip for the senses and the soul.
It's a clever, strange, mind-bending puzzle box with no shortage of theories to discuss, while also touching on the deeper aspects of humanity and our spiritual connection to one another.
Every fan who loves it will tell you personal stories of how it has impacted their lives--healing from trauma, teaching us the value of patience, giving us faith and strength, challenging us to believe in the power of storytelling.
The OA is so creative, mysterious, haunting, spiritual, magical, and captivating.

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