Russian doll was one of those new series, like The Leftovers or The Glitch, that attempt to branch into new twilight zone style drama. This is such a refreshing and inspiring trend in new television. Russian doll is movie quality and, much as it it driven by excellent production and direction, the choice of the lead is also a major driver. She's sassy, witty, and, dare I say, utterly liberated, and a consummate actor both as a character and as a performer. What a pleasure to watch! Such an easy binge! Mind you, like Leftovers (though not nearly as serious!), the themes investigated are strangely conservative. Perhaps that's what the world needs right now ... the important things in life rising to the surface even in the face of bizarre circumstance. Conservative themes are given an intellectual slant however, perhaps unlike The Leftovers. And it is often quite funny! There is a little blood, and a bit of spook, but that is mainly later in the first season (I haven't seen the second), so certainly don't look to this show if that's what you are after. You'll also like Russian Doll if you love New York. I wish I could say more, but I don't want to give anything away. In recognition of how good this television is, the show deserves a chance to truly surprise everyone.
Review of Russian Doll
