The OA
“This is a dream but you're wide awake.”
Series Overview
Seven years after vanishing from her home, a young woman returns with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 16 Episodes
2016 – 2019
Premiered: Fri, Dec 16, 2016
Brit Marling
Zal BatmanglijLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 8: “Chapter 8: Overview”
While BBA and the others converge on the clinic, Nina persuades Hap to show her his research, and Karim unlocks one of the house's final secrets.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-12
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Brit Marling
OA / Nina Azarova
Jason Isaacs
Dr. Hunter 'Hap' Percy
Emory Cohen
Homer Roberts
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Karim Washington
Phyllis Smith
Elizabeth 'Betty' Broderick-Allen
Patrick Gibson
Steve Winchell
Brendan Meyer
Jesse
Brandon Perea
Alfonso 'French' Sosa
Ian Alexander
Buck Vu / Michel Vu
Will Brill
Scott Brown
Sharon Van Etten
Rachel
Paz Vega
Renata
Chloë Levine
Angie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brit Marling, Zal Batmanglij
Dominic Orlando
Aida Rodgers, Michael Sugar, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Sarah Esberg
Department Leadership Roster
Meghan Kasperlik
Costume Design
Aida Rodgers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The OA
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What is The OA about?
Seven years after vanishing from her home, a young woman returns with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission.
How many seasons does The OA have?
The OA comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The OA?
Key cast members in The OA include Brit Marling, Jason Isaacs, Emory Cohen, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Phyllis Smith.
Who created or directed The OA?
The OA was developed and directed by Brit Marling, Zal Batmanglij.