Russian Doll season 2 could be a death too far
Does a show about a woman dying repeatedly have legs for a second season?
- Best New Journalist 2019 Australian IT Journalism Awards
We're also searching for answers.
Netflix has renewed Russian Doll for a second season. This is a show about a woman who dies, repeatedly. It's a bit like Groundhog Day, but instead of Bill Murray, there's a metaphorical prison dictating the boundaries of a sentient being's existence. Oh, and there's an adorable cat named Oatmeal. Spoiler: He's also a metaphor!
Yes, this is a show that makes you think. It's also been a critical success for talented creative team Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler and Leslye Headland. However, following surprise, reactions to the news of a second season have been mixed. Amid those setting off the elated emoji fireworks, some have raised only their eyebrows.
russian doll renewed for season 2? I mean I'm excited because I loved it but I'm scared because the story seemed so complete....
— ✍️ (@miccaeli) June 11, 2019
Russian Doll is a show about, unsurprisingly, layers. It peeled them away to reveal the key to our hero Nadia's predicament: understanding her relationship with her mother. It turns out letting go of the past really can set you free -- from perpetual time loops of death.
Aw yeeeeah... SEASON 2, witches!!!🖤 #RussianDoll pic.twitter.com/HpqONBcaXI
— Joanna DeVoe (@JoannaDeVoe) June 11, 2019
Nadia literally dies on her way to answers, and that's not to mention the drinking, smoking and self-loathing in New York. But she does make it out of the darkness. She confronts her inner demons, moves forward and helps others. So what fresh new time loop can Netflix possibly trap her in?
If Netflix won't give us answers, let's head to a place that will. Twitter!
There's no official synopsis so far, but here's an out-of-the-box concept.
Season 1 should break open and have Season 2 inside https://t.co/AD9T17CIS1
— Scott Stein (@jetscott) June 11, 2019
Or you could do this.
Just rewatch season 1.
— Charles Wagen (@CharlesWagen) June 11, 2019
Not just a time looper, the show's mind bending aspect is seen as one of its assets. So what happens if you explain too much?
I loved the show but I see this as being a show that might be ruined by extra seasons. Explaining too much might turn into a midichlorian situation.
— Mundane Simpsons (@MundaneSimpsons) June 11, 2019
Casting doubts aside for a second, let's enjoy the official Russian Doll's twitter account responding to excited fans.
Time is a construct.
— Russian Doll (@RussianDoll) June 11, 2019
REALITY IS RELATIVE BUT AS MUCH AS ANYTHING CAN BE REAL YES THIS IS FOR REAL
— Russian Doll (@RussianDoll) June 11, 2019
What will season 2 bring? All we and @CiaranWest can do is have optimism.
I don't know how this is going to work, but I didn't think Happy Death Day could have a sequel and it did, so sign me up.
— Ciarán West (@CiaranWest) June 11, 2019
