The Decameron

Watch: The Decameron Season 1 Episode 1

S1 EP1

TV-MA

8 episodes1 season

US Release

~ Til death do we party. ~

Overview:

As the bubonic plague spreads through Italy, a group of nobles and servants retreats to a villa, where their lavish getaway quickly spirals into chaos.

Created by:

Kathleen Jordan

Status:

Ended

Language:

English

First air date:

7/25/2024

Last air date:

7/25/2024

Key words:

based on novel or book
period drama
black death
1300s
approving
pretentious

Seasons

Limited Series

8 Episodes

Cast

Fares Fares

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Ruggerio and 1 more

Tony Hale

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Sirisco

Tanya Reynolds

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Licisca

Jessica Kate Plummer

~ as ~

Filomena

Karan Gill

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Panfilo

Lou Gala

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Neifile

Zosia Mamet

~ as ~

Pampinea

Saoirse-Monica Jackson

~ as ~

Misia

Douggie McMeekin

~ as ~

Tindaro

Leila Farzad

~ as ~

Stratilia

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Reviews (1)

M
MovieGuys
Written 1 year(s) ago
4
Who would have thought 14th century Europe, especially the nobility, was so ethically diverse? Oh, that's right, it wasn't and they weren't.

Putting aside the obvious historical ineptitude, does this function as actual comedy? Not really. It feels forced, delivering a dull dearth of simplistic humour and a sprinkling of ribald nonsense.

Any upside? Well its Netflix, so setting, costumes and production values are of a high standard but really that's about it, as far as I can see.

In summary, looks good but scratch the surface and its unconvincing and mostly, unfunny.