5 reasons why you need to watch the OA on Netflix

If there is one Netflix series that you need to start watching right now, it’s The OA. You’ve got New Years Eve plans, clear your calendar and get ready to binge watch

Reason #1 – The Plot 

This 8 episode series follows Prarie a blind woman who went missing for 8 years and is found and no longer blind. Throughout the 8 episodes, you follow her journey – her sometimes messed up journey – and how she brings 5 very unlikely people together through her story which started way before she went missing. 

Reason #2 – Phyllis Smith 

I didn’t know if I could get into the show when I first saw her acting because it’s so different from her role on The Office or the animated movies that she has done. But honestly, she turned out to be one of my favourite characters.

Reason #3 – The story telling 

In the first episode, you don’t realize that you’ve been watching so intently until the credits roll with 20 minutes left in the episode. It captivates you. Going back to the plot it really does a great job of weaving past, present, and future so they all connect throughout the 8 episodes. 

Reason #4 – Similar to Stranger Things

With similar science fiction feeling to it, if you were a fan of Stranger Things then you will like The OA. The way it’s filmed, perfectly timed music…all of it! 

Reason #5 – It leaves you wanting more 

I’m there. I’ve googled several times almost obsessively a few time to see if any word has been released about a second series. It’s definitely left open for one, and I can think of several ways they could go. 

Still not convinced? Watch the trailer for it. I promise you won’t be disappointed.