'Russian Doll' Season 1: Natasha Lyonne is unnervingly similar to her character Nadia

'Russian Doll' is a forthcoming Netflix series created by the all-woman writing and directing team of Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, and Leslye Headland

This article contains some spoilers

Ever had a near death experience and then decided life has given you a second chance? That is the exact storyline of 'Russian Doll' if you had to put it in a line. There is a slight difference though. In Nadia's case, she dies and comes back to life repeatedly. 

'Russian Doll' is a forthcoming Netflix series created by Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, and Leslye Headland. This is an all-woman writing and directing team. The new series will premiere February 1. Having watched the episodes, it is noticeable Nadia's life is pretty similar to the one Lyonne has had over the past years.

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