Series synopsis
The OA is an American sci-fi & fantasy mystery drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 16, 2016. It ended on March 22, 2019. It was created by Brit Marling, Zal Batmanglij. It stars Brit Marling, Jason Isaacs, Emory Cohen and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
Seven years after vanishing from her home, a young woman returns with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission.
Premise
Seven years after vanishing from her home, a young woman returns with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission.
Premise: This is a dream but you're wide awake.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brit Marling as OA / Nina Azarova
- Jason Isaacs as Dr. Hunter 'Hap' Percy
- Emory Cohen as Homer Roberts
- Kingsley Ben-Adir as Karim Washington
- Phyllis Smith as Elizabeth 'Betty' Broderick-Allen
- Patrick Gibson as Steve Winchell
- Brendan Meyer as Jesse
- Brandon Perea as Alfonso 'French' Sosa
Supporting cast
- Will Brill as Scott Brown
- Alice Krige as Nancy Johnson
- Sharon Van Etten as Rachel
- Ian Alexander as Buck Vu
- Scott Wilson as Abel Johnson
- Paz Vega as Renata
- Riz Ahmed as Elias Rahim
- Chloë Levine as Angie
Guest cast
- Robbie Tucker as (uncredited)
- Hélène Patarot as Mrs. Vu
- Zoë Chao as Mo
- Liz Carr as Dr. Marlow Rhodes
- Travis Schuldt as Handley
- Annemarie Lawless as Aunt Lily
- Eijiro Ozaki as Old Night
- Sheila Vand as Yassi
- Vincent Kartheiser as Pierre Ruskin
- Zendaya as Fola
- Kathleen Wilhoite as Amy Broderick
- Hettienne Park as Mrs. Vu
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 16, 2016 | December 16, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 22, 2019 | March 22, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Homecoming A woman missing for seven years turns up at a hospital with strange scars on her back but can't -- or won't -- reveal where she's been. |
December 16, 2016 |
| 2 |
New Colossus The OA retraces the dramatic twists and turns in her life after a childhood accident, leading up to a fateful encounter far from home many years later. |
December 16, 2016 |
| 3 |
Champion A journalist approaches the family with an offer. At Hap's, a bond is forged with Homer and the others as they hatch a desperate plan. |
December 16, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1: Angel of Death While private eye Karim Washington scours San Francisco for a missing teen who was involved in a cryptic game, OA wakes up in unfamiliar surroundings. |
March 22, 2019 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2: Treasure Island At the clinic, OA discovers what happened to her friends back at Hap's. Karim turns his attention to a doctor who worked for Pierre Ruskin. |
March 22, 2019 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3: Magic Mirror In Michigan, Steve begs the gang to try jumping to another dimension, and a presence in Buck's mirror inspires an unlikely pilgrimage. |
March 22, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 16, 2016 |
| Last aired | March 22, 2019 |
| Status | canceled |