This 91%-Rated Surreal BBC Drama Is the Perfect Choice for Anyone Still Missing The OA
Fans still believe that The OA cancelation was one of Netflix's worst decisions ever. But there is a BBC series with with a very similar vibe that can at least try to fill the void.
One of the most important shows of the 21st century, the sci-fi drama The OA, was canceled after its second season.
Fans can only sign petitions demanding that The OA get a third season and look for similar projects to fill the void left by the Brit Marling series.
Last year's BBC series The Listeners is just the thing for anyone missing The OA – it's a moderately surreal story with a strong dramatic component.
What Is The Listeners About?
Claire is a teacher, happily married to her husband and raising their high school daughter, Ashley. Their measured life collapses when Claire begins to hear a strange humming sound. Headphones can suppress the sound for a while, but the woman cannot sleep or work.
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Neither her husband nor her daughter hear anything and do not fully believe Claire. The teacher accidentally finds out that the noise is also bothering high school student Kyle.
The teacher and the student go to a closed community of the people who can't live a normal life because of an odd noise.
The Strange Sound Is Not a Supernatural Phenomenon, but Rather a Metaphor
In this show, the noise and the nature of the strange phenomenon should be perceived as a metaphor. A serious illness becomes a test not only for the woman, but also for his relatives. The authors deliberately leave as much room for interpretation as possible, so that the noise can be understood in any way.
Since only Claire hears the buzzing, it is easier for those around her to disbelieve the unfortunate woman than to accept and support her.
The teacher finds solace in a community that resembles a cult. Its members lie on the ground, listening to themselves, meditating, and also engaging in strange practices on the lawn behind the house.
The Listeners Will Not Reveal All the Secrets or Answer All the Questions
The creators of The Listeners ask interesting questions and create a tense and surreal situation that is interesting to talk and think about.
However, watching the series can hardly be called easy and satisfying. Fans of shows in which all intriguing moments are resolved at the end and there are no mysteries left will definitely be disappointed.
The Listeners is an auteur movie in a TV format and one of the most unusual series of 2024. For some viewers this is the best advertisement, for others – a reason to pass by the excellent performance of Rebecca Hall.
