Russian Doll - A Pleasant Surprise

When I first watched the trailer for this show, all I could think of was that it seemed like that one Supernatural episode where the Winchester brothers were always coming back to the same day and dying repeatedly, which I personally thought was annoying as hell.

So, I cast it aside, dismissed it and decided I probably wouldn’t enjoy watching it. However, later, out of the blue, I decided to give it a try, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the show actually is.

Instead of being annoying or repetitive, the story evolves and heightens your curiosity every time she comes back to life and decides to change her route.

Surprisingly Good, Still Missing Something

As usual in these kinds of shows, the end didn’t provide us with many answers, leaving some doubt lingering in the air, enabling a possible second season. Even so, this show is worth your time.

The characters are unusually deep for the genre, the dialogue is fluid and natural, and, despite the weirdness of the story, the producers made very logical decisions about how things should unfold within that hypothetical reality.

Human Connection

Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) is a very interesting character, with a distinct sense of humor and a dark background.

That just makes her all the more “human” amidst all the craziness in this story.

Good To Go

In short, eagerly awaiting a second season. I’d suggest you join in!

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