Russian Doll

Netflix | Release Date: February 1, 2019

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 64 Ratings

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eagleeyevikingApr 9, 2020

Using a sci-fi element to tell an intimately human story, "Russian Doll" is a layered, introspective and smart Netflix series with standout performances from Natasha Lyonne and Charlie Barnett.

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ArcanaThe4thMay 25, 2019

An amazing and honest look into the issues of mental health and substance abuse, this is a darkly funny and always very witty look into the lives of people who need to learn to be more than what they have been so far by facing things theyAn amazing and honest look into the issues of mental health and substance abuse, this is a darkly funny and always very witty look into the lives of people who need to learn to be more than what they have been so far by facing things they fought to avoid and it touched me.… Expand

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Pokemon19Feb 25, 2020

Some reviewers obviously haven't seen the whole series prior to reviewing. The first episode is MEANT to ooze ostentation and pretension, or the superficiality of the world in which we're living in, as it were. But as the show goes on, theSome reviewers obviously haven't seen the whole series prior to reviewing. The first episode is MEANT to ooze ostentation and pretension, or the superficiality of the world in which we're living in, as it were. But as the show goes on, the falsehood of Nadia's reality strips back another layer each time she dies, and with that comes through deeply buried insecurities stemming from childhood. Alan too, is superficial due to his needs for everything to be perfect, but the same situation happens with him. It is not a Groundhog Day type show at all. It is a richly detailed in look into how mental health can be som deeply suppressed, and sometimes the worst of things has to happen in order for it to be confronted.… Expand

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Phteve11Nov 25, 2021

Just don't, don't watch this show

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bartymeysDec 21, 2020

In such a short time this series discusses such a difficult matters. And it does the work perfectly. Through outstanding actors and narrative it perfectly makes its work - it makes you think.

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truerockAug 23, 2020

Natasha Lyonne plays the role of Nadia, a Jewish, 36-year-old stuck in a time loop with Charlie Barnett in the role of Alan, an average guy who is boring and handling a relationship break-up badly. I give Charlie Barnett a lot of credit forNatasha Lyonne plays the role of Nadia, a Jewish, 36-year-old stuck in a time loop with Charlie Barnett in the role of Alan, an average guy who is boring and handling a relationship break-up badly. I give Charlie Barnett a lot of credit for making the role of a boring-guy entertaining… that takes good acting.

There are lots of entertaining roles played by good actors in the series.

I kept wondering what the relevance of Nadia being Jewish was – only to find out it was irrelevant to the plot. It was just an aspect of her personality and of no particular importance to the overall story. About halfway through the series it becomes clear that the Jewish angle is a red-herring and Nadia goes off looking for answers elsewhere. I think I would have enjoyed the series more if I knew in advance that Nadia’s pursuit of a Jewish answer was a dead-end. But, did I miss an important point? Was that a commentary on religion in general? I don’t think so… a rabi gives some very cogent non-religious observation in regard to life in general.

So, Natasha Lyonne plays the role of Nadia who is completely undriven by lifegoals and accomplishments. She drinks too much, uses drugs too much, has never been married, not particularly attractive, she’s a slob, she’s self-centered, not concerned with her career… and, there is something liberating to the viewer about that. It is a popular character in today’s cinema because it is so liberating not to care about anything. Accept, that she does… and that is the story.

Carlie Barnett’s Alan character is the opposite of the Nadia character and that completes the plot in a very important way.

I enjoyed this series and I would recommend it to a wide variety of potential viewers.… Expand

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TakoxAug 17, 2019

Natasha is superb, there is no other actress who could have done better. The series hooks from the first chapter, gradually evolving to a final climax worthy of film. The addition of new characters throughout the series brings freshness. TheNatasha is superb, there is no other actress who could have done better. The series hooks from the first chapter, gradually evolving to a final climax worthy of film. The addition of new characters throughout the series brings freshness. The technical direction and scripts are the best. I don't know what a new season can offer but I look forward to it.… Expand

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BroyaxApr 16, 2022

Sur le principe d’un jour sans fin, cette série propose une variante : la protagoniste concernée est la victime régulière de morts absurdes avant de revivre la même soirée, puis la même journée indéfiniment : bouge, meurs, ressuscite enSur le principe d’un jour sans fin, cette série propose une variante : la protagoniste concernée est la victime régulière de morts absurdes avant de revivre la même soirée, puis la même journée indéfiniment : bouge, meurs, ressuscite en somme… ou plutôt bavarde avec des cons, des métrosexuels, des agendas ambulants de diversité et justice sociale de mes deux, métrosexuels LGBT et j’en passe…

Sans compter les névroses de cette galerie de bobos et/ou de trous de balle new-yorkais à la petite semaine… Pourtant l’actrice principale est sympathique, volontiers cynique et désabusée… alcoolique et fumeuse invétérée, y compris de drogues plus ou moins illégales…

Mais franchement, malgré une durée plus que limitée (8 épisodes de 25 à 30 mn pour la première saison par exemple), on n’est jamais surpris ou si rarement que l’ennui prend vite le dessus. Ce n’est pas drôle et ça reste très superficiel, au ras du plancher d’une sitcom de bas étage avec la psychologie de comptoir qui l’accompagne : une bonne idée de départ décidément très mal développée !… Expand

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PentadarkMay 30, 2019

One of the worst movies ever it's not even funny. I laughed only once during the the whole season. When I saw the trailer I was like wow this is going to be funny, phew

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TotemicOct 18, 2019

An interesting premise that is delivered perfectly. Really funny all the way through, great acting from everyone involved (but specially Lyonne), good dramatic beats.

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doncsooNov 23, 2020

This series started wonderfully. But after a while it couldn't come up with an interesting plot, it became boring, unfunny..., something went really astray with this one.