Natasha Lyonne: 'Russian Doll' Is Years In The Making

[@thekingofcool2105]

Gotta get up! Gotta get out! Gotta get home before the morning comes!

[@filmzen281]

Hahahahaha. SO. DAMN. GOOD.

[@Sandybowls_9001]

That song is still stuck in my head.

[@Luis_Domingos]

So damn catchy!

[@hanaj]

the king of cool noooooooooooooo

[@renata7051]

All music in the show sounds really good and interesting

[@Jess-bb1gb]

Sweet birthday baby!

[@letmetryscience4535]

I legit want to befriend Maxine

[@west_nebraska_dude4527]

What is in this???

[@kaimowett7408]

West_Nebraska_Dude it has cocaine in it😉

[@ChantelStays]

Jessica Sasaki that stuck with me forever haha

[@ThatGuy_HiM85]

I wanted Nadia to die just so I could hear Maxine say those words 😂😭

[@AlexandraOlifirowicz]

If New York had a face it would be Natasha Lyonne

[@sharr630]

Old school NYC, not the suburbia-adjacent cultural void that it is fast becoming.

[@liquidsnakeckw]

and she would be saying "hey, I'm walkin' here" while giving a middle finger to the cab driver who almost hit her.

[@fadimacamara479]

Facts!!!

[@RozNYC]

@@sharr630 Agreed! I love listening to her speak, takes me right back to the 90s in NYC.

[@zunyzap]

Yes

[@Sandybowls_9001]

Make her say "cockroach"!

[@UsernamesForDummies]

Cock-a-roach. There you go! Lol.

[@mamaclack5664]

Lol!

[@carolinamercado172]

Kakaroach

[@ajmilagros]

Josh I’m not from NYC, I’m Australian, but I say cockroach exactly the same!

[@babadookmorelikebabashook7802]

COCK - A - ROACH

[@JuanPabloSelvaje]

I love that she turned this into an anti-interview. She made everyone (including Stephen) a little uncomfortable and decided to answer the questions however she felt. Clearly a brilliant lady.

[@sebastiananthony5442]

Stephen isn’t as intelligent as this actor. In fact Stephen isn’t even as successful as an actor which makes Stephen incompetent compared to this guest

[@psypsy751]

It's actually really good. And the inclusion of Alan makes it such a well-rounded story. Felt to me like a good American short-story. A great short watch.

[@MaxIronsThird]

Alan was what saved the show from becoming boring for me, the episode we first see him in the elevator, in my opinion was the weakest episode of the show, but the moment he said, "I die all the time", it instantly got back into being great, actually it got even better than how it was in the first two episodes, and their relationship is just so good, plus the final episode is amazing.

[@psypsy751]

@@MaxIronsThird Yeah, I feel he could've been introduced earlier and make the first half of the series much better, which would have also fixed the pace of the 2nd half, which I felt was a little rushed. My guess is they planned for 10 episodes originally and cut down to 8 in edit. 10 would've been better imo.

[@clairebeane3455]

Maxi Iroh agreed!!!

[@scifikoala]

I'm an aspiring writer and I write a lot of short stories with speculative elements. By the end I was like "holy shit, this is the kind of stuff I want to write!" I love and hate that feeling though, too, because it means that someone has already done something similar in a far better way than I could

[@colinpsykes]

Spot on! It does remind me of a story you might read in one of those “Best American Short Stories” anthologies published annually, and always guest edited by some luminary, like Joyce Carol Oates, or John Updike, or Barbara Kingsolver.

[@xmlthegreat]

I find her Larry David-esque accent hilariously endearing. Like she has wisdom beyond her years or something.

[@brownkemosabe]

It's so Bronx Jewish!

[@xmlthegreat]

@@brownkemosabe I was kinda missing the word to use, Bronx. It is exactly that.

[@jeeither]

I'm torn on whether it's her time in Long Island or her time on the Upper East Side that contributed. I guess it could be both.

[@vashtilantigua908]

Akshay Anand right?!

[@kalevala29]

she reminds me a bit of Louise Lasser

[@TacoFreebiee]

I just finished Russian Doll. It is an absolute masterpiece and Natasha is amazing in it. EVERYONE WATCH IT PLEASE

[@ktom5262]

It's very smart and good, but the ending got me confused. I don't understand it.

[@EnnuiMachine]

It’s so intelligent, captivating and amazing! I hope Netflix doesn’t pull a Netflix and cancel it!

[@omokok1877]

Nadia was just a charismatic character

[@tabbycat55]

I agree! Freaking brilliant! Probably the best show I’ve seen in a while. And Nadia is addictive.

[@mardellesauerborn29]

She made perfect sense. Some conversations, concepts, people, thoughts, are complex. We are too used to being spoon fed.

[@alfreddelatourquipenche8287]

I personally had to come back after watching the series to understand the interview. But yeah.

[@Paulinemoke]

I mean, to be honest, she didn't for anyone who doesn't know the show, but still great.

[@nolasmith1790]

i watched Russian Doll this week...loved it. loved the music, the total eccentricity of Nadia becomes understandable when her distorted childhood is exposed. Brilliant show!!

[@emills767]

The music! The person who did the music is a supreme talent. So good

[@healinggrounds19]

Omg I WISH I could buy the SOUNDTRACK!! It is amazing. I have never heard such thoughtful music put into a show since...I cannot say when.

[@emills767]

@@healinggrounds19 a friend told me that there's a playlist on Spotify!

[@PhilipAlexanderHassialis]

The track choices were excellent. The person who did pick the songs should get an award and I would love to find a complete season 1 track list.

[@AdrianColley]

I will watch anything with Natasha Lyonne in it. Even stuff that involves Michael Bay or Adam Sandler. She's that good.

[@plaidpanda]

Seriously, I would watch her read the phone book.

[@bigoljoe1829]

Way to pull out two random "popular to hate these days" names. Do you actually have a personality of your own, or do you just hate what the internet tells you to hate?

[@andytheebandy]

michael bay is way to talented. ... nobody is that good in acting.

[@seamslatasha3598]

I love Natasha Lyonne. She’s one of a kind. :). But have u seen Adam Sandler’s new special on Netflix? It’s really, really funny. Admittingly, his other stuff on Netflix is mostly pretty trashy but that’s sorta his schtick which I find endearing. Never watched a Micheal Bay movie in my life though.

[@happymonster9098]

@@bigoljoe1829 did you ever saw their movies? There is a reason why is popular to hate them

[@spectaculardenny]

I love her! Netflix better give her more shows

[@plaidpanda]

I just started watching Russian Doll and it's *fantastic* !!

[@sammyboyroute]

XD

[@mookins45]

it is

[@sammyboyroute]

George Constanza XD

[@MaxIronsThird]

It gets better. My two favorite recent shows are Russian Doll and Doom Patrol.

[@clairebeane3455]

Lyla Lolliberry best thing on television right now!! Ergo, been watching it on repeat!! Nothing else appears to me at this moment in time.

[@funksocks]

One of the best things I've ever seen on Netflix. Such a great ensemble cast, but the writing and dialogue are where the real work has paid off. TV production houses, spend more money on the words and less on the SFX, your audience will appreciate it.

[@da96103]

Natasha is a Russian Doll? But she's a cheerleader!

[@Ma_Ba]

Does everybody know "But I'm a Cheerleader" is one of her 3 favorite roles before Russian Dolls?

[@shittykittyification]

You stole my line!

[@silverbat5873]

YES!!!

[@sr-si5fs]

That was her?! Oh shit

[@westshape3998]

_But I'm A Cheerleader_ was hilarious. Loved it!

[@Primusaur]

Russian Doll surprisingly wonderful and her performance really nailed it.

[@ronanrogers4127]

As with all of her roles, she is playing herself. The same voice, same mannerisms...she’s a tryer, I’ll give her that, but she’s very ordinary.

[@itsmekaustav77]

She and John Mulaney should do something together. They both seem like very funny people belonging to a long lost era.

[@enx2083]

They sound similiar

[@curtisburns]

They're friends!

[@enx2083]

@@curtisburns Oh I didn't know that! From where?

[@Superstarlight867530]

Oh that’s such a good way of putting it, they really do! she in her immensely appealing salty wisecracking old New York Jewish way, and Mulaney as the consummate comedian with such a flair for elegant language.

[@karencarney7595]

Dr. Kaustav Nayak ...Let me guess..*You're noy really a Dr* ...most doctors don't like to reveal their profession, bc ppl bug them about their ailments,&seek information, that usually annoys the average M.D

[@tvurk]

It's like Groundhog Day on acid.. a dark comedy with some deeper layers about the multiverse.. she's gorgeous in it too 😍 love her

[@steve16850]

T. Great explanation!

[@CMBell1985]

Outstanding show. Compulsive viewing. Heart warming message in it.

[@jenniferreed1636]

They didnt even give that great of a clip to play. This show is sooooo worth watching. Warning: you will DEFINITELY want to binge watch this so becareful if its close to bedtime

[@kitlee172]

What a thoughtful comment about potential binge probs. 🥹

[@IsaacMaganaMusic]

-Explain the premise of the show -Well, you know life...

[@ryanallen863]

For as talented of an actress as Lyonne is she's not up for pretending to be interested in a line of questioning about work that Stephen has clearly never seen.

[@JuanPabloSelvaje]

I have sometimes found him to be condescending to women. Noticed it in the Christina Ricci and Miranda Sings interviews, too.

[@katiesoussi22]

He also just doesn't get her and he isn't funny anyway.

[@estebanb7166]

Miranda Sings is hot trash.

[@tombeckett66]

That is a real artist. Too bad not enough true art finds it way. Respect, Ms. Lyonne.

[@RebelBuddha1971]

God I love Natasha. So happy she got clean and also for her continued success which she more than deserves. Talented, intelligent, beautiful and down to earth.

[@looney1023]

I watched it instead of the super bowl. It was the best decision i've made

[@alissajohnson2145]

Me too!!

[@tfairy7499]

She's so naturally cool just love her 💕 I really wanted this interview to be longer!

[@hannahwoods7505]

She's hilarious! Love her!

[@TzadikTheManic]

A unique and eccentric talent. The moment she came out I couldn’t help thinking of both Diane Keaton as Annie in the great Annie Hall as well as Stevie Nicks when she was younger.

[@rivestalex]

Rusian Doll is so good. You should have given Natasha more time on the show to just be herself. She sells it. She is the show. There's depth. This interview could have been better prepared for the artist.

[@LisaMichele]

Loved Russian Doll...really refreshing piece of art. I've loved Natasha Lyonne since Everyone Says I Love You.. a great film no one ever talks about... look it up!

[@blaisearwyn3405]

For me it's love since 'But I'm A Cheerleader" However, i do wish i remembered her from Pee Wee's Playhouse.

[@kevinfeige8763]

Are people seriously not understanding her? It was refreshing to see her use her own language and if you don't get the reference it should inspire you to look it up.

[@maceysmith1248]

2019 and people still won’t use google

[@alf.2929]

Well let's to put it this way, when she wanted to sexually molest her neighbor's dog back in the '90s I pretty much stopped wanting to understand her.

[@kevinfeige8763]

Al F. Lol man where did you learn this?

[@alf.2929]

@@kevinfeige8763 Sorry my mistake it was the early 2000's. Time is a blur these days for me.

[@kevinfeige8763]

Al F. Time is also a blur for me haha. Alas, I don't know much about her just going off this interview so curious of what you say

[@Sandybowls_9001]

If I hadn't already seen the show, I would have no clue what it's about from listening to this interview! I think Natasha plays herself in Russian Dolls.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Every role she’s ever had she plays herself.

[@fish4435]

Congratulations, you played yourself.

[@franciscarodrigues3629]

Hey Ray

[@clairebeane3455]

Josh It is supposed to be autobiographical, so yeah, she played herself in this one.

[@elisam.2896]

She always seems to play a version of herself, but really, who cares. She's a delight!

[@crunchychips8123]

She looks like she's auditioning for a Murder, She Wrote reboot, of which I totally approve.

[@TheRealMrMagic]

She sounds like a young Bernie Sanders meets larry-david

[@ktom5262]

"All that jazz", a superb film by Bob Fosse. A classic.

[@marianikikavalieratou7720]

I watched Russian doll on my birthday and it was quite touching and like a personal therapy for me. Natasha Lyonne is a true inspiration given what she has been through . She was so authentic in this role and honestly it is one of the seiries I could watch unlimited times

[@steveburns9939]

Stephen should have asked, “Where’s Oatmeal?”

[@Kamitube]

She's so great. Loved the first season and finished it in a day.

[@robind223]

The interview was awkward. She's a wonderful in "Russian Doll" and "Orange is the New Black." She's not sleek, but ally cat true. I really like her!

[@JennySieck]

She is only interested in being herself at any given moment. She is simply the best!

[@ScreaminSavior]

This show is fantastic and I can't recommend it enough to anyone! The show is great by itself, but Natasha in the middle of it all is what makes it truly mesmerizing.

[@tjdinvt]

Natasha Lyonne is such a great name.

[@EJHRB]

It's a really great, heartwarming mini series. And it's really hard to explain😂 Anyone I recommended it to immediately assumed that she dies at the end of every episode but that's not the case.. she's stuck in a loop and tries to see why the universe has her stuck in that loop. It's really fun to watch and I think it was inspired by video games where you keep dying if you derail from the scripted track you should be on.

[@Oktopia]

The gaming reference is brilliant! I didn't see it that way, but it makes total sense!

[@batintheattic7293]

There's the video game idea - but then there's the metaphysical multiverse idea. The two things are fascinatingly overlapped. Fantastic series.

[@Oktopia]

@@batintheattic7293 Intriguing!

[@EJHRB]

@@batintheattic7293 very true, I didn't wanna give away too much. But Nadia is a video game programmer so I thought them showing that is connected thematically to the story and isn't a coincidence.

[@plaidpanda]

It's like the lovechild of Groundhog Day and Happy Death Day.

[@THEMrFill]

I've loved Natasha for _years_ and as soon as Netflix showed hinted that it was available I blitzed the whole thing in one go - definitely worth the watch, even if you don't love her like I do, but if you do, this is a *MUST SEE* so turn KZbin off and watch it *_NOW!!!!_*

[@eatinloaf4254]

I love her voice omg

[@jengilbertson8852]

She's sweet, smart, genuine, beautiful and who I imagine all New Yorkers might sound like.

[@philltolkien5082]

Weird show, weird interview, love it.

[@MariposaRedimida]

OMG I love her so much, I thought she was playing a character, she actually talks like that!

[@marianne22222]

So she's pretty much herself in Russian Doll, its a great show, funny and intelligent references with many layers I loved it, I want more!

[@brendal.b7968]

Watched this in one night binge! Loved it!

[@hopedean6424]

Can someone make a playlist of all the songs used in the series because DAMN they all sounded good. I was especially glad they included a Cults song in it

[@LunchKid]

Russian Doll is great! I watched it all. Do yourself a favor and watch it!

[@mitchellwagoner6631]

I love Russian Doll. Lyonne is an underrated actress.

[@davebalda]

Honestly, I watched her series and I cannot say it's good... It's amazing!

[@tosinjerugba2431]

I love her hair everytime !

[@carjam49]

I loved it, and loved seeing Elizabeth Ashley after all these years

[@motorv8N]

Such a great show. Binged it all in one sitting. What a character she is.

[@bmichael1165]

Anyone remember her in But I'm a Cheerleader. Love that woman

[@gonz702]

loved this show short episodes great story and got to the point

[@rowni]

I swear if they reboot The Nanny in 15-20 years, I'd want her to be grandma Yetta.

[@sandybear61]

Lol...re-watching this a year into Covid19 thinking "they have no freaking idea what we're all in for."

[@sw9618]

Just finished The Dragon Prince season 2 and Netflix recommended Russian Doll. I watched first 4, ate dinner and hung out with friends, then told my friends I gotta go home to watch last 4 in one day - just so Netflix knows lol. I didn’t expect to enjoy it so much. An original concept. Great development of characters. I hope there’s a season 2. Throughly impressed.

[@MichelleRedSoul]

She looks like the kid who says "You're killing me Smalls" in the Sandlot.

[@l9898_]

Her voice is something else, omg!

[@daveharrison84]

"At the end of every episode your character dies". So, you're Kenny.

[@BlackSpine90]

I've seen the show 3 times now, I really don't like how Stephen simplifies how she dies every episode. Saying anything expect ''God this is good, you really need to watch this'' This show is beyond brilliant and I can't wait for it to break the surface and just rock everyone's mind.

[@SmallBritney]

How could you not love her. Natasha is awesome in everything. The show is great!

[@gemmaniye9035]

I never would've watch Russian Doll if she wasn't in it and I'm so glad I did! REALLY good show!!

[@damien884]

Binged and it was good different. Nice work

[@wintermelonboba9903]

Maxine and that bathroom are just wonderful characters

[@lilybatterham6050]

Natasha has outwitted death a couple of times irl and that is something you’ve just gotta respect

[@illatease]

Great show. Started binging after the 1st ep👍

[@dzfz2100]

This interview certainly does not do justice to how brilliant Russian Doll is

[@FilmArtPhoto]

Wow! Elizabeth Ashley! Haven't seen her in years!

[@tekk2k8]

She's gonna be such a great funny old lady.

[@Ren-cc5ws]

(In the beginning)Natasha is me when I hug people I don't rlly like

[@raiNhawk05]

Awkward hug when she walked out. It seems like they don't like eachother very much. That's the vibe I got. He usually engages a lot with guests he likes. She didn't really open up much too him. It's like she couldn't wait for the interview to be over.

[@miss.understood9817]

There is NO FUCKIN’ ONE in this world like Natasha Lyonne , brilliant unique hilarious human being. “Russian Doll” is the best writing/acting that I’ve seen in many years !!!!

[@gitanp]

her voice is 😻

[@PhilipAlexanderHassialis]

Ridiculously bingeable, a very well made little gem. I hope it doesn't lose steam in season 2 although it promises great potential for it. Very well written and directed and the music choices are excellent too.

[@louis8869]

Just finished the series and it's amazing! I hope she does another one based on different characters kinda like Fargo or something

[@silverbat5873]

I've loved this woman for years since I saw "The Slums of Beverly Hills"! I've always thought she was underrated. Also love that she kept the Long Island accent and doesn't feel the need to smooth over or look down on it. I know she's suffered in her life with addiction, but I've always loved her spirit, truth, cynicism and humor.

[@olgadesyatnik1410]

She grew up in Manhattan. She's putting on the accent - she falls out of it at the end of the interview.

[@habbogigi]

Russian Doll was FANTASTIC, smart, funny and cathartic. LOVED IT

[@Mo-ok7km]

I want the sparkles from her outfit! I want them in my heart!

[@gpeddino]

Just watched the series in a sitting. Great dramedy with a touch of supernatural. And she's definitely going to be nominated for an Emmy.

[@NewMessage]

Every time I read about a cool aunt in anything, I see her in my head.

[@steve16850]

Such an awesome and unique series, Natasha was BRILLIANT!!!

[@JeremyHolmes]

I love when they say the truth on TV. "Like we're under a spell". 😂🤣😂🤣

[@sentick9939]

I can’t wait for S2. And I love the way she talks ..😃

[@josephmarsh5031]

Love her! Great show.

[@HedyNAt]

That series is incredible and I already miss it.

[@kombinatsiya6000]

love her but damn did she do a terrible job explaining her work 😂

[@Colineo]

Have you seen other interviews? It's kinda her theme lol

[@Shiva108]

".erhm..well, you know,..life. " Maybe you just fail to understand?

[@Noah-mj9yx]

she doesn't want to spoil the premise

[@nickhart3957]

He was rushing her answers, he didn't let her do her bit

[@ZallopV]

I think it’s cuz she can’t swear as much as her swearing makes her fluent

[@KingTodd_gaming_]

We first knew her as Jessica from the "American Pie" movies. But since then she's become a huge star. Orange is the New Black and now Russian Doll.

[@IsItOrNot]

“Snow globe of horror” 👏

[@andreacollins3204]

Literally one of the best shows I’ve watched in years and Natasha is just New York personified!! ❤️❤️

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

Now I have a new show to watch!! I love this actress, she's so gritty and real 😊♥️

[@bigtux11]

Man she's infectious! Love her.

[@matthewsrandomstuff3263]

I like her as Smokey Quartz on steven universe

[@TakeTheRedOne1st]

I absolutely love her as a redhead.

[@vertamae81]

Binge worthy. Loved it. Love her.

[@twheeler1980]

She is truthfully... the coolest person in the world! Facts!

[@neti111]

I love her style!