The OA

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 16, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Mar 21, 2019
    50
    Remains willfully confounding at every turn and is still capable of conceptual fits so head-scratchingly audacious that I'm able to admire and laugh at them at the same time.
  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Jack Seale
    Dec 3, 2019
    40
    Events, characters and half-formed ideas are thrown at the screen then abandoned in favour of fresh mysteries, the show infinitely rolling out a carpet of kookiness.

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#9 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019
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#12 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 255 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 229 out of 255
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 255
  3. Negative: 17 out of 255
  1. Movingmetaphor
    Mar 23, 2019
    6
    Season 2 is lacking much of what made season 1 amazing, and sadly I don't think it stacks up. Multiple story lines with absolutely no bearingSeason 2 is lacking much of what made season 1 amazing, and sadly I don't think it stacks up. Multiple story lines with absolutely no bearing on the overall arc, and plot twists which feel like shark jumping the shark jumping the shark jumping the shark. I really wanted to like it, and philosophically, it feels like maybe we've all caught up to Brit and Zal's IQ level, to the point that what they have to say doesn't feel as fresh anymore. Whether it be 'Maniac,' 'Russian Doll,' or even your own psychedelic experience, a lot of what is presented as weird is pretty mundane by now. It's still an enjoyable watch, but nothing noteworthy.… Full Review »
  2. jhonyrioli
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    One of the best Netflix original series so far!! so confusing and mindblowing but still makes me want to see more and more. Can't wait for theOne of the best Netflix original series so far!! so confusing and mindblowing but still makes me want to see more and more. Can't wait for the 3rd season.… Full Review »
  3. night4
    Apr 16, 2019
    4
    The high reviews are baffling. It's ok but certainly not great. The only thing it has going for it is being weird, and that only takes it soThe high reviews are baffling. It's ok but certainly not great. The only thing it has going for it is being weird, and that only takes it so far. The ending is so bad, I'm done with the show and will never watch another episode.… Full Review »
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