Hollywood · Shows like it
What to watch after The OA, chosen for the mood, characters, and story qualities that made it memorable.
Starting from The OA (2016) · Series
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for the US.
Series · 2018 · English
WhyThe Haunting of Hill House matches The OA in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2021 · 24 min · Japanese
WhyShadows House matches The OA in the ways that matter most through a comparable narrative shape (hidden_truth) and overlapping genre ground (mystery, science_fiction).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward science_fiction, futuristic.
Series · 2021 · English
WhyNine Perfect Strangers matches The OA in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2020 · 70 min · Korean
WhyThe Penthouse matches The OA in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2018 · 42 min · English
WhySiren matches The OA in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, science_fiction) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward science_fiction, futuristic.
Series · 2022 · English
WhyQuantum Leap matches The OA in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2018 · 24 min · Japanese
WhyDARLING in the FRANXX matches The OA in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, science_fiction) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Series · 2019 · English
WhyCarnival Row matches The OA in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, science_fiction) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward crime; theme leans toward crime, underworld.
Series · 2019 · 45 min · English
WhyProdigal Son matches The OA in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward crime; theme leans toward crime, underworld.
Series · 2023 · 24 min · Japanese
WhyKamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World matches The OA in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (mystery, science_fiction) and shared themes (mystery, secrets).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
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