The OA (2016)

Synopsis

Seven years after vanishing from her home, a young woman returns with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Brit Marling as OA / Nina Azarova
• Jason Isaacs as Dr. Hunter 'Hap' Percy
• Emory Cohen as Homer Roberts
• Phyllis Smith as Elizabeth 'Betty' Broderick-Allen
• Patrick Gibson as Steve Winchell
• Brendan Meyer as Jesse
• Brandon Perea as Alfonso 'French' Sosa
• Will Brill as Scott Brown
• Sharon Van Etten as Rachel
• Ian Alexander as Buck Vu

If you liked The OA, try

• Fringe
• Manifest
• Tales from the Darkside
• The Outer Limits
• The Leftovers
• Are You Afraid of the Dark?
• Joan of Arcadia
• La Brea

BingeNext's take

If you’re into shows that mix sci-fi, mystery, and drama with a touch of the supernatural, The OA is definitely worth your time. It follows a young woman who reappears after being missing for seven years, now with strange new abilities, and she brings together five strangers for a secret mission. The story unfolds in a way that keeps you guessing, with Brit Marling leading a strong cast including Jason Isaacs and Emory Cohen. With two seasons and 16 episodes, it’s a manageable binge that feels like a puzzle you want to solve while also connecting with the characters on a deeper level. If you’ve enjoyed shows like Fringe or The Leftovers, this one will likely hit the same vibe of mysterious, thought-provoking storytelling. It’s perfect for when you want something that’s both strange and emotional, pulling you into a world that’s a little off the beaten path.