
Like Mordor, one does not simply walk into "Russian Doll." It's no "Virgin River" – no offense to "Virgin River," whose calming properties are unparalleled; there is simply no better relaxingly mindless show to watch while making dinner or while taking a bubble bath, laptop balanced precariously on the counter.
But with "Russian Doll," entering its second season on Netflix, you need to pay attention. This is not a scrolling on your phone while half-watching show. This is a story with various timelines, themes, fan theories and for those fans paying attention, rewards.