Russian Doll (Netflix) - Starring Natasha Lyonne

[Sawyer]

Can't post the trailer due to swearing, but...

 

[Deck Rickard]

So basically... Groundhog Day/Happy Death Day/Edge of Tomorrow: The Series?

The concept is kinda played out but it looks raunchy enough that I might enjoy it.

 

[tzarinna]

I've been trying to figure out the reason for the Russian Doll title, other than the main character is obviously Russian. The comments have helped me with my query. The character looks just like her.

Alla Pugacheva - Wikipedia

Alla Pugacheva - IMDb

 

[Deck Rickard]

I just figured it was called that because of the similarity to a Russian nesting doll, in which there is an identical (though smaller) doll within a doll within a doll. The metaphor isn't perfect but since each death results in a restart, it's sort of the same, you know?

 

[samsnee]

I love that this is being released on Groundhog Day weekend considering the central hook is like the Bill Murray movie.

Reviews have been stellar.

 

[harlequinade]

This looks fun, I may check it out

 

[Persona]

What a show.

The Groundhog Day/Happy Death Day comparisons get pretty left behind about 3 episodes in.

It's sorta occupying middle ground between NBC's The Good Place and, like, David Lynch.

The writing and direction are quite good and Natasha Lyonne is really great in the lead role.

Based on how humorous the show is for the majority of the time, I was not at all prepared for how legitimately weird and unsettling (and also touching) the last couple episodes are.

Apparently a couple more seasons are in the works but it's kind of hard to imagine, even if the ending is certainly open enough for it. Nonetheless, sign me up.

 

[Pennywise]

Netflix Renews ‘Russian Doll’ For Eight-Episode Second Season – Deadline

 

[Incarnadine]

I wonder where it will go for the 2nd season, the 1st was perfectly self contained and had a satisfying conclusion.

I'll still check out season 2 since the first was quite good and very easy to binge.

 

[Pennywise]

‘Schitt’s Creek’s Annie Murphy Joins Season 2 Of Netflix’s ‘Russian Doll’ – Deadline

 

[Sawyer]

Yaaaaaaaasssss

 

[Pennywise]

‘House Of Card’s Carolyn Michelle Smith To Recur In ‘Russian Doll’ – Deadline

 

[Pennywise]

‘Russian Doll’: Sharlto Copley Joins Season 2 Of Netflix Series – Deadline

 

[Pennywise]

 

[#root]

Russian Doll Season 2 Premiere Date Announced by Netflix

Brief teaser released too confirming April 20 as the release date. Really curious what the time loop shenanigans will be this season because things seem to be very different this time.

 

[#root]

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

5 episodes in so will finish it but struggling with the 2nd season of this one.