Here's Everything You Need To Remember About Russian Doll Season 1

The second season of Russian Doll is hitting Netflix over three years after the first, so naturally, you’re going to need a little refresher before you jump back into the time-skipping chaos. Don’t worry, this recap will have you ready for Season 2 in no time.

Nadia’s Birthday Party

Nadia’s time loop centers around her 36th birthday party, thrown by her bestie Maxine. After slipping on the stairs multiple times, she always finds herself back in the loft.

Back in the Bathroom

Specifically, Nadia’s time loop always spawns her in Maxine’s bathroom. This is the most important location in the series, as are the objects in it, like the strange door art.

Meeting Alan

After finally managing to escape Maxine’s loft, Nadia discovered she’s not alone in her time loop when she met Alan on an elevator. He revealed he’s also been reliving the same day.

Alan’s Story

Nadia’s polar opposite, Alan is a creature of precise routine. But when he found out his girlfriend cheated on him, he jumped off his building and started his own time loop.

Nadia’s Mother Figure, Ruthie

Ruthie wasn’t a big part of Season 1, but she will be major in Season 2. She’s a friend of Nadia’s mother, who raised Nadia when her mom couldn’t.

Nora, and Nadia’s Past

Nadia had a difficult relationship with her impulsive, mentally ill mother Nora. Coming to terms with her troubled childhood is what finally helped her escape her time loop.

Beating the Time Loop

Season 1 ended with Nadia and Alan waking up in separate time loops, where they prevent versions of each other from ever perishing. This paradox finally closes the loops.

Next Stop: Season 2

While Season 1 repeated the same day over and over again, Season 2 will instead focus on time travel. Get ready for Nadia to explore her past much more as she jumps through different eras.