Created by Kathleen Jordan (Teenage Bounty Hunters) is all set to bring The Decameron to your screen and you definitely don’t want to miss out on this one. Netflix has described Jordan’s upcoming series as a “wine-soaked sex romp” which takes place in the Italian countryside. Lucky for you, we’re here to tell you all about it!
The Decameron is a dark comedy which is loosely inspired by a collection of short stories written by Giovanni Boccaccio, which have created a huge impact on literature all across the globe and is a culturally important piece.
Jordan’s upcoming series might have a lot to live up to, but we’re looking forward to it just as much as you are. So, make sure you stick around to find out more about The Decameron, from the plot to the cast and much more.
What is the Plot of The Decameron?
The Series is set in 1348 during the Black Death, which was the deadliest pandemic in history. This series follows a group of nobles and how they survive a pandemic in the grandest countryside villa. What begins as a lavish holiday quickly turns into a fight to survive and things get messy, in fact, that would be an understatement. You can catch a glimpse of this understatement in the official teaser of The Decameron!
The Cast of The Decameron
While The series has several intriguing elements to look forward to, one element that everyone has on their mind is the stellar cast filled with some of your favorites from across movies and shows. The cast of The Decameron includes Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Derry Girls, The Doll Factory), Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep), Zosia Mamet (Girls, The Flight Attendant), Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education, Harold and the Purple Crayon), Leila Farzad (I Hate Suzie, Better), and Amar Chadha-Patel (Dashcam, Willow) amongst several others.
When and Where Can You Watch The Decameron?
The official release date of The Decameron isn’t too far away as the upcoming series is scheduled to be released on July 25, 2024. There will be 8 episodes, all of which will be available on the same day, exclusively on Netflix.
Make sure your subscription to the streaming platform is up to date because this is an event you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
You're invited to the party of the 14th century. The Decameron is coming to Netflix on July 25. pic.twitter.com/wIl03bYz6m
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Conclusion
If the premise of The Decameron has you intrigued and excited, then you’re in the same boat as we are. Make sure you keep a lookout on our website for a detailed review of the same, which will help you decide whether you want to stream this dark comedy or skip it.