Russian Doll (2019)

Synopsis

Nadia keeps dying and reliving her 36th birthday party. She's trapped in a surreal time loop -- and staring down the barrel of her own mortality.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
• Netflix Standard with Ads

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Natasha Lyonne as Nadia Vulvokov
• Charlie Barnett as Alan Zaveri
• Greta Lee as Maxine
• Elizabeth Ashley as Ruth Brenner
• Rebecca Henderson as Lizzy
• Chloë Sevigny as Lenora Vulvokov
• Brendan Sexton III as Horse
• Irén Bordán as Vera Peschauer
• Ritesh Rajan as Farran
• Yoni Lotan as Ryan

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into shows that mix sharp humor with deeper questions about life, Russian Doll is a great pick. Natasha Lyonne stars as Nadia, who finds herself stuck reliving her 36th birthday party over and over, which sounds wild but turns into something surprisingly thoughtful about mortality and second chances. The blend of comedy and drama keeps things engaging without getting too heavy, and the quirky cast, including Charlie Barnett and Greta Lee, adds a lot of charm. With just two seasons and 15 episodes, it’s easy to binge without feeling overwhelmed. If you’ve enjoyed shows like Six Feet Under or Weeds, you might find Russian Doll hits a similar sweet spot between funny and meaningful. Watching it feels like peeling back layers of a strange, darkly funny mystery about life itself.