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Season 1 – Russian Doll

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Emmy-nominated actress Natasha Lyonne stars in this comedy-drama series as Nadia, a young woman who is on a journey to be the guest of honor at a party in New York City. But she gets caught in a mysterious loop as she repeatedly attends the same event and dies at the end of the night each time -- only to awaken the next day unharmed as if nothing had happened. In addition to starring, Lyonne co-created the show with "Saturday Night Live" alum Amy Poehler and serves as a writer and director for the Netflix original series.
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Critics Consensus

Russian Doll may be stuck in a time loop, but this endlessly inventive series never repeats itself as it teeters on a seesaw of shifting tones -- from fatally funny to mournfully sad -- that is balanced with exhilarating moxie by an astonishing Natasha Lyonne.

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Matt Singer ScreenCrush Natasha Lyonne gives a terrifically layered performance that ranges from hilariously funny in the early episodes to brutally emotional. Dec 3, 2019 Full Review Ben Travers indieWire There's much more to appreciate about this quick hit of brilliance, from the leads' soulful performances to the edgy, adventurous direction. Rated: A- Dec 3, 2019 Full Review Lauren Carroll Harris Guardian Tightly scripted, compassionate LOLs balance the Freudian nightmares, while every episode twists and evolves in unpredictable ways. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Sarah Ward Concrete Playground Examining fate, logic, life's loops and wading through limbo in a clever and compelling way, Russian Doll is dark, heartfelt, hilarious and inventive all at once. Jun 25, 2022 Full Review Cristina Escobar LatinaMedia.Co The show is perfect. Pretty bold to say, I know, but in the world of prestige media, I challenge you to find something better. Jun 26, 2021 Full Review Nabila Hatimy The Star (Kenya) The best part of the show is that it manages to keep us chortling, even as they address serious issues of death and mental illness. Jul 18, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kristine Maria A It’s 2024 and I’m joining Rotten Tomatoes just to give this a deserving review. The actors were so charming and amazing in portraying their characters, you feel almost a part of it. Definitely something I’d recommend. We don’t get such quick and awesome series nowadays anymore. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Audience Member Couldn't make it past episode 2. I found the Main Character unlikable Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Greg E just.... nope. Very hard to stay in the story. tried watching it three times and all three times, just didn't like it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/24 Full Review David C I caught this after it had aired. Another 'Ground Hog Day' (knowing it's not the first film/TV show to have a time loop, just the best) I thought, I wonder what this brings to the table. To my surprise it was a true delight. The protagonists continual death, the worsening of her life in every loop with friends never having been made, jobs not done. It was more of a trip across a mulitverse seeing different versions of the protagonist rather than the typical fixed time loop stpry. Ingenious and insightful, Pohler and Lyonne are to be congratulated. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review Samer A Very original and thoughtful. Not a "comedy" really, though there are funny moments and themes.... think an art piece with perspective on life without being pretentious (most of the time). Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/21/24 Full Review Wes W There's so much to like about this show. The first few episodes are a great intro. It's giving Groundhog Day but new. And then things get even more complicated when we find out about Alan. Nadia is so fun to watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Feb 1, 2019 Nothing in the World Is Easy On the night of her 36th birthday, Nadia meets an untimely end, then suddenly finds herself back at the party her friends threw for her. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 1, 2019 The Great Escape Confused and hung over, Nadia tries to piece together what happened the night before; she tracks down Wardog, the drug dealer with the Israeli joints. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 1, 2019 A Warm Body Nadia's hunt for clues leads her to a Yeshiva school -- but she needs John's help; out searching for Oatmeal, Nadia befriends a homeless man. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 1, 2019 Alan's Routine Meticulous as always, Alan steadies himself for a rendezvous with his girlfriend; Nadia's latest discovery sends her reeling. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 1, 2019 Superiority Complex Perturbed by the changes in his routine, Alan shows up at Nadia's birthday party; Nadia tries to make amends to John, and Alan confronts Mike. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 1, 2019 Reflection Nadia and Alan try to figure out how they're connected; Alan can't remember his first death, so Nadia follows him over the course of his night. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 1, 2019 The Way Out As the present begins to unravel, Nadia's troubled past comes back to haunt her, and Alan worries they're running out of time. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 1, 2019 Ariadne Nadia and Alan look for each other and finally cross paths at the deli; something's not right -- but they're not giving up on each other. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jamie Babbit, Leslye Headland, Natasha Lyonne
Creator
Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, Leslye Headland
Executive Producer
Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, Leslye Headland
Screenwriter
Leslye Headland
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 1, 2019
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