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Natasha Lyonne has just thrown a nostalgia bomb shattering for Russian Doll fans, which sent the Internet into chaos. The actress and creator shared a vintage picture of Lyonne’s iconic character Nadia with a young Ruth, portrayed by Annie Frances, almost agonizing about shopping for Alfa Romeo Spiders. The series waved new excitement among besotted fans, most still hanging onto the hope for Season 3.
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An image like this makes a perfect mood-Lyonne’s trademark fireworks-red curls were set off by a stark black coat, while Frances was dressed up in a cool-girl-black-glasses-and-dark-coat combo. They posed before what could’ve been fancy docking showrooms, or any other posh backdrop-the whole vibe too much for their chaotic duo, whom everyone fell for. The caption-even naming the characters and tagging the official pay project-might just have been Lyonne giving a wink to her fans. A tease? An offer for one? Just nostalgia? Whatever it is, people have taken it and run.
The comment section is just WOWLITER(One long love letter to the show). One fan said, “This show is how I learned I was gay.” Another says it is a safe show in times of despair. Another states in an emotional outpouring that “Russian Doll” helped during the loss of a parent and that it was a lifeline when nothing else made any sense. The emotional turmoil behind these statements says it all about what keeps this show afloat-it’s messy, intense, and kind of thinly healing.
Then the chorus comes for a revival. “For new season, please, @russiandollnetflix,” begged one user, while another cheekily said, “This looks like a great time and place to discuss eugenics,” a callback to the dark humor of the show. Shoutouts for Frances were coming in from fans who adored the young Ruth portrayal. It’s almost desperate and adorative the same feeling one gets when one’s favorite band cryptically tweets about something then one’s mind is off conjuring up thoughts about a reunion tour.
Phase-wise, Lyonne hasn’t confirmed anything concrete about Season 3, but she actually gave a one-worded “yes” in reply to one comment asking whether or not it will happen. No more explanation, no dates-just enough to keep us going. Meanwhile, there are already some working on spin-off pitches-like this one where it is asked that Frances guest star on Lyonne’s other hit Poker Face.
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The lived-in sting of existential dread, mixed with searing wit—certainly a blend worth tasting again. If the post is a tease or just another random recollection from Lyonne’s own memory, it just proves that the cult of the show is as thriving as ever. Honestly? If Nadia and Ruth pulling up in an Alfa Romeo Spider could get Netflix to finally do Season 3, then count us in.