Russian Doll – “Nothing in This World is Easy”

Original Air Date: February 1, 2019

Starring: Louie

Directed by: Leslye Headland

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode!

Synopsis: Nadia Vulvokov (Natasha Lyonne) finds herself dying repeatedly on the night of her 36th birthday.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): During the show Nadia talks about how her cat Oatmeal is missing. When she goes outside, she spots the orange and white cat lying by a fence on the opposite side of the street.

Russian Doll - Nothing in This World is Easy - white and orange tabby cat Oatmeal Louie sitting by fence

Unfortunately when Nadia crosses the street she is hit by a car. Oatmeal slinks away. But this is only the first time Nadia will die.

Russian Doll - Nothing in This World is Easy - white and orange tabby cat Oatmeal Louie slinking away

After going through the same scenario again with some differences, Nadia goes looking for Oatmeal in the park. She finally spots him sitting by another fence.

Russian Doll - Nothing in This World is Easy - white and orange tabby cat Oatmeal Louie sitting by fence
Russian Doll - Nothing in This World is Easy - white and orange tabby cat Oatmeal Louie sitting by fence

Nadia lovingly gathers up Oatmeal in her arms.

Russian Doll - Nothing in This World is Easy - Nadia Natasha Lyonne picking up white and orange tabby cat Oatmeal Louie
Russian Doll - Nothing in This World is Easy - Nadia Natasha Lyonne hugging white and orange tabby cat Oatmeal Louie
Russian Doll - Nothing in This World is Easy - Nadia Natasha Lyonne picking up and hugging white and orange tabby cat Oatmeal Louie animated gif

They are next seen sitting on the rail of a bridge together. She is startled when the cat suddenly disappears from her arms, causing her to fall backwards off the bridge.

Russian Doll - Nothing in This World is Easy - Nadia Natasha Lyonne holding white and orange tabby cat Oatmeal Louie on rail of bridge

Oatmeal is played by a cat actor named Louie and trained by Bambi Brook.

Russian Doll - Nothing in This World is Easy - white and orange tabby cat Oatmeal Louie

Final Mewsings: We love our cats to death!

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