Seven years after vanishing from her home, a young woman returns with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission.
The OA follows Prairie Johnson, a young woman who mysteriously reappears after being missing for seven years. Blind when she first disappeared, she can now see and calls herself 'The OA.' She recruits a group of locals to help her tell her story and uncover the mystery of her disappearance and the parallel dimensions she claims to have traveled.
The OA garnered significant critical attention for its unique narrative, ambitious storytelling, and strong performances, particularly from Brit Marling. While some found its philosophical and spiritual themes dense, it was largely praised for its originality and thought-provoking nature, building a dedicated cult following.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the show's unique premise, emotional depth, and compelling mysteries, though some found certain plot elements unconventional.
Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (Season 2).
The intricate dance movements used in the show, known as the 'Five Movements,' were choreographed by Ryan Heffington, who also choreographed Sia's 'Chandelier' music video.
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