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Netflix's dark comedy show, Russian Doll, out now
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Not sure if being a heroin addict is the same as being batshit insane in the way you are implying.
Reading the Vulture article with one of the co-creators and I didnt know her first writing job was for the FX show Terriers. Man, I freaking loved that show. It still makes me sad when i think about it which is why it caught me off guard that the writer of the article brought it up. Just an interesting coincidence and I'm glad people from that show are finding success.
I think it's fine to complain that the show takes a little too long to start really progressing, but at the same time it seems pretty clear that the supernatural circumstances of the show aren't related to Nadia smoking a laced joint. I'm not sure why you would expect that subplot to have any payoff.
I was just thinking about Terriers today. Added it to my favorites list on TV Time and wondered of anyone even knew what that was anymore.
Along with Quarry, my favorite show no one knows.
I knew that it wasn't related to the joint and I wasn't expecting a payoff, which is why I just didn't like the amount of screen-time that plot thread received. Just felt too much like filler - I'm aware that Nadia couldn't just assume the circumstances were supernatural from the get-go, but I feel like it could have been handled better.
I was on the verge of crying towards the end as well.
Just like with the Groundhog Day, there are some dark moments, but eventually you get a nice, emotional payoff that's uplifting.
Just like with the Groundhog Day, there are some dark moments, but eventually you get a nice, emotional payoff that's uplifting.
Just finished last night and had a long cry starting at that last shot.
Really incredible work. I hope this gets the traction it deserves; it's so flawlessly executed right up until the ending, which I was so scared they wouldn't be able to capitalize on the previous 8 episodes with and wrap things up in a satisfying way, but they absolutely did. The ending is perfect. Such a good show.
Great show. Was hooked through and through. Great performances from the entire cast, interesting story, thoughtful themes, and lots of intrigue.
10/10
10/10
Common advice is go through at least to the end of episode 3. If by that point you aren't grabbed, you won't be.
but you will be!
Like I said, the first 3 eps are insufferable. Eps 4 onward is where it becomes great.
My wife and I just finished binging this and I am gobsmacked about how good it is. Give them all the Emmys. ALL OF THEM.
I need to watch it again.
I think the moment where the show went through the roof for me was
I need to watch it again.
I think the moment where the show went through the roof for me was
Natasha's acting when she thought that in each timeline there would be people who were affected by/mourning her and it tore her apart.
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Really? I thought the ending was pretty weak. Im good with the outcome I just think they got there in a way that didnt do service to the prior episodes.
How can a show get off the ground if they don't even give it a chance. I loved Quarry. Also The Knick. Fuckers.
GIve it til the end of episode 3. If it doesn't grab you by then, it won't.
I think this show is fuckin with me. Loved it but made the "mistake" of watching it high and I think I've been in an existential funk since lol.
I saw this trailer high on Netflix itself after I had already finished the series and laughed at how good it was. Repeats the Netflix logo intro every time lol
I finished watching the show a couple weeks ago and still can't get that out of my head.
Hmm - this would explain the disappearing people as well. Wow - that is pretty neat.
Whether explicit or metaphorical, after the merging shot their two outfits in the final shot correlate to the "aware" versions of the two characters: Nadia with the white frilly thing, and Alan with the red scarf (also note the colour around their necks representing the other's sparse apartment/hair respectively).
Are they still in two universes or have they actually merged? It really doesn't matter, either way they're there for each other now :)
Are they still in two universes or have they actually merged? It really doesn't matter, either way they're there for each other now :)
LOL one thing I noticed on 2nd watch is that Nadia's stepmom has 4 pictures with her partners over the years and their ashes next to each photo.
Good trailer though I'm glad I didn't see it before the show. I really enjoyed the red elevator scene, it shouldn't have been in the trailer.
Good trailer though I'm glad I didn't see it before the show. I really enjoyed the red elevator scene, it shouldn't have been in the trailer.
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