The fan-led campaign to save The OA from cancellation is ramping up, with protesters now camping outside Netflix's office in Los Angeles, California.

Fans were devastated by Netflix's decision to axe the groundbreaking supernatural drama after just two seasons, and have been rallying for its return ever since. A petition set up to save the show earlier this month has been signed by more than 75,000 people.

Now, protests have expanded, with a group of #SaveTheOA followers recently establishing a picket outside Netflix's offices – and there are even plans for a Times Square billboard and flashmob.

Brit Marling in The OA season 2
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Taking inspiration from the series' inclusive and collaborative message, #SaveTheOA has also set up a charitable effort called #GiveOA, and is set to donate money to non-profit organisation The A21 Campaign to raise awareness of both of their causes.

Not everyone is convinced that The OA is really over, however – the series is also the subject of a compelling fan theory that suggests that actually, its cancellation is just a ruse.

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The theory uses the show's multi-dimensional nature to its advantage, suggesting that the alternate dimensions and meta-narratives revealed in the season two finale point to a publicity stunt.

When news of The OA's cancellation broke, the show's lead and co-creator Brit Marling said she was "deeply sad" to not be able to "finish this story".

The first two seasons of The OA are available to stream on Netflix worldwide.


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Rianne Houghton is a freelance news writer at Digital Spy.