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Russian Doll

Bare Bones:

A New York woman experiences the same day again and again, trying each time to avoid her inevitable death.

1 Season

8 Episodes

Episode Length 24 – 30 min.

ABT (Approx. Binge Time) – 3.5 hours


Overall Thoughts:

Nadia, played wonderfully by Natasha Lyonne, lives the same evening over and over, ending in her own death. When she tries to change her behavior in order to change her fate, the result is simply a different manner of death. The gimmicky-sounding plot is a means for Nadia to consider what her life is about and what she should be doing differently in order to move forward.


What Makes This Show Special:

You may believe that the time-loop concept is not unique, but it’s the character development, not the plot, that makes Russian Doll special. Nadia uses trial and error, as in a scientific experiment, for dissecting her behaviors and her roadmap for life.

Beware Of:

It’s easy to get frustrated for Nadia and give up on this show. Just like the character, you have to persevere in order to find what you are looking for. And when you get there, you may not realize you are there. We'll see next season!


For Dawg Eyes Only: This lady is frustrated because everyday is the same as the day before? I'd really like to switch places with her. Dawg Days Are Over.


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