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Russian Doll, the new Netflix series that debuts Friday and starsNatasha Lyonne, is an ideal weekend binge.
Its a show about a woman fighting against surreally difficult headwinds her own death, constantly!
to regain a piece of herself.
Russian Dollis co-created by Lyonne, Leslye Headland, andAmy Poehler.
Its eight episodes are all directed by women, including Headland, Lyonne, and Jamie Babbit.
You may remember Dave Becky.
He is Lyonne and Poehlers manager, and also has a producer credit onPoehlers feel-good NBC reality showMaking It.
His client list also includesJameela Jamil, Kevin Hart, and Maya Rudolph.
had masturbated in front of them.
as a client after the publication of theTimesstory andC.K.s admission of what he did.
(He has repeatedly denied, however, that he ever threatened Goodman or Wolov.)
I dont know what the best course of action should be for someone like Dave Becky.
But I do know thatC.K.
has returned to stand-up, delivering an embittered act that feels like an attempt to capitalize on his aggrievement.
I know that Beckystill represents most of his powerful clients.
I know that from the perspective of power, influence, and money, C.K.
Its thatRussian Dollis a story by and about women.
She is the mentor figure; she is the engine.
The show is an out-loud celebration of women in power.
But also, Dave Beckys name is on it.
I doubt Becky was intrinsic to much, if any, ofRussian Dolls creative process.
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