Even if you spend a lot of time on Netflix, you may not have yet seen the Netflix-produced Russian Doll: a drama series set in trendy Brooklyn that came to the streaming service first. this year. In fact, unless Netflix's referral system indicates it's relevant to your interests and doesn't state it on your home page, you may not have it. Not to be found out at all. But it's the same algorithm that Russian doll star Natasha Lyonne has to thank for the success of the series. Lyonne, who plays Nadia Vulvokov, a messy video game designer, discussed the future of Russian Doll with Netflix's vice president of content acquisition, Cindy Holland. Suffice to say that a second season begins. Holland announced that Netflix had renewed the show - Lyonne called it "the same show, but a weirder follow-up season" - in line with Lyonne's previously discussed comments about plans for a three-season arc. What's interesting is that Lyonne specifically thanked the Netflix algorithm for putting the drama, what could be called bizarre, in front of her right eye. She said that she took "a bit of relief in the algorithm" because it meant the series could target those she knew were interested in the series' offbeat themes, rather than cater to a broader audience. broad or larger audience Lyonne mentioned the "limits" that the public was allowed to offer and that it was "pretty healthy for the creative process, in a way." For those who have seen the series, the attention may have been worth it: Russian Doll is uncannily bizarre, taking the story in unexpected directions, while hanging on to captivating 30-minute episodes perfect for the Netflix platform. Give a modern, darker look to the Groundhog Day formula, where someone is forced to relive the same day over and over again, and explore everything from religious faith to multiverse theory to Due to Nature. From video game design, it's clear that this online fragmentation of See the likes is creating a truly original television. Let's hope this algorithm continues to do its job, so those of us who want more like the Russian doll shouldn't miss out. through the deadline