Comedy and mystery are a weird combination for a series to explore. But the release of Russian Doll proved that both genres could blend perfectly. Russian Doll is such a series that entertained its audience with time travel, trauma tales, and whatnot. Moreover, the series has received a couple of nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards. It has spawned two seasons so far. The episodes have managed to create another fanbase among the viewers. Following the second installment’s finale episode, fans are deliberately searching for Russian Doll Season 3.
Created by Leslye Headland, Natasha Lyonne, and Amy Poehler, the drama premiered on Netflix. The streaming giant evidently provided worldwide popularity to the show. In addition, it appeared as a critically acclaimed series too. Russian Doll revolves around Nadia, a middle-aged woman. She throws away her 36th birthday party, but due to some reasons, she died on the same day. Although the guest of honor at the party gets entangled in the event because of the time loop. Besides this, every time Nadia dies, she returns back to the birthday party.
Will There Be Russian Doll Season 3?
The American mystery drama debuted on February 1, 2019, and was followed by the sequel on April 20, 2022. And because of the new plot line, Russian Doll became quite much popular among the audience. Critical appreciation and splendid performance made the show receive several awards. The viewership level on Netflix was also high. Therefore, the chances for Russian Doll to return with another season are high. However, as of now, there has been no announcement regarding the renewal. Neither the streaming platform nor the makers have shown up with an official announcement.
Co-creator of Russian Doll, Leslye Headland, hinted towards season 3 back in February 2019. While talking to the RadioTimes, she said that the team initially planned for three seasons in total. Adding more to the statement, she commented that the idea was also in stock. Leslye expressed her wish to consider past ideas. Nevertheless, there existed a gap of three years between both seasons. Thus, it is likely that the announcement will likely arrive after a few months. It has only been a year since the second installment released, so fans will have to wait a little longer.
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What Will Happen In The Next Season?
Interestingly, both installments of the series acted more like a standalone. The first season was focused on the repetitive deaths Nadia and Alan faced. The story was set in the present world and a mysterious time loop. Both tried their best to figure out what was happening to them. Further, season 2 was mostly about Nadia’s past. It showed how she appeared as her mother and grandmother in some instances.
In the last episode, Nadia and Alan got involved in a serious argument about the subway. They followed some of the directions provided by the Horse. Accordingly, they caught a train that was full of her friends. Alan asked Nadia to get off the train as it was important for her to fix the time. Meanwhile, the train clashed with another train, and they were separated. Later on, Nadia was seen meeting her mother, and she held a baby in her arms. On the other hand, Alan gained consciousness at a different place with his grandmother beside him. The climax showed Nadia fixing the timeline. Lastly, she and Alan were together at Ruth’s wake.
Russian Doll Season 3 could start with a fresh plot. But time travel, mysterious characters, and a destructive past will continue to appear. Nadia’s future will continue to have several uncertainties. It will answer the identity of Horse as he crossed paths with Nadia several times.
Russian Doll Season 3: Release Date
Since there has been no announcement regarding the arrival of Russian Doll Season 3, no confirmed date has been booked. The previous trends suggest that the third chapter will have a distinct gap. Therefore, it is expected to release sometime in 2024. However, the expected future season can opt for a 2025 release as well. Till then, stay tuned to TECH RADAR 247!