Brittney Marling and Zall Batmangill’s latest series ‘Murder at the End of the World’ has prompted a sneaky question: Is this a revival of the beloved canceled Netflix series ‘The OA’?
After ‘The OA’, a television phenomenon that challenges the boundaries of drama and science fiction, was abruptly canceled, fans have been left feeling a bitter void. The series leaves an unsolved interdimensional mystery, with protagonist Prairie Johnson, played by Marling, crossing the facts in an open-ended and metaphorical ending.
Marling teamed up with Batmanglij to rekindle fans’ hopes with his debut ‘Murder at the End of the World’ on Hulu. The new show shares certain similarities and symbolism with ‘OA’, from character traits to narrative themes, which has led to theorizing about a possible connection.
Legacy of ‘The OA’ in the new project
The plot of the new series introduces us to Darby Hart, played by Emma Corrine, as an amateur detective and tech expert, solving crimes in a millionaire’s retreat. Fans have been quick to point out similarities between this series and its predecessor, particularly in visual and thematic elements. Theories and speculations: ‘Murder at the end of the world’ is the third chapter of ‘The OA’?
The imagination of fans knows no limits. Some are suggesting that this new Hulu production we’re seeing on Disney+ from Spain might actually be the third season. According to this theory, the series that airs on Disney+ is a representation of the third level Prairie reaches in “The OA.”
While Batmanglij explained that this new series has a different set of characters from ‘The OA’, he did not deny that both series will share plot lines. This has led fans to look for “Easter eggs” from the previous series released on Netflix in the new series, creating a symbolic connection between the two.
The impact on the continuity of ‘The OA’
‘The OA’ is a drama and science fiction series created by Brittney Marling and Zal Batmanglij that aired on Netflix in 2010. They call themselves “The OA”. Prairie recruits five local men to recount her unique kidnapping and near-death experiences.
The plot takes place in several dimensions and explores themes such as the afterlife and interplanetary travel. It was praised for its unique narrative and delve into the spiritual and mystical, but was canceled after two seasons, leaving fans with an ending and many unanswered questions.
If ‘Murder at the End of the World’ is a resounding success, it could influence Netflix to reconsider canceling the series. In this way, the new series is not only an independent and interesting project, but also a key to the revival of the old Netflix series that we all wish would come back at some point or be saved on another transmission platform. or television network.
Although the new Disney+ series is not officially in continuity, the creative and narrative connection between both series is undeniable. These iconic links and fan theories reflect the love and desire of many to see their own story. Meanwhile, fans eagerly await each new episode on Hulu, hoping that somehow ‘The OA’ will continue its journey.