How to stream 'The Decameron'? All you need to know about Netflix's black comedy series
Show name: The Decameron
Platform: Netflix
Date of release: July 25, 2024
Country of origin: United States
Genre: Black Comedy
Director: Michael Uppendahl, Anya Adams, Andrew DeYoung
Full cast list: Amar Chadha-Patel, Leila Farzad, Lou Gala, Tony Hale, Karan Gil, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Zosia Mamet, and Douggie McMeekin among others
Netflix's upcoming black comedy series, 'The Decameron,' will explore the grim concept of a world ravaged by relentless diseases, evoking the same sense of dread and despair experienced during recent global crises like Covid-19.
The creative brainchild of Kathleen Jordan, the show draws inspiration from Giovanni Boccaccio's classic book of the same name.
The black comedy will consist of eight episodes and is set to make its premiere on Thursday, July 25, 2024, on Netflix.
What is the plot of 'The Decameron'?
The show’s narrative centers on a group of nobles and their servants.
The nobles and their servants fled to a magnificent villa in the Tuscan countryside during the Black Death, the deadliest pandemic in recorded history, which devastated Florence in 1348.
Their initial plan is to indulge in luxury, drink wine, and engage in leisurely activities.
However, as social norms crumble and the harsh reality of their situation sets in, their lavish vacation devolves into a struggle for survival.
Who stars in 'The Decameron'?
Zosia Mamet
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Zosia Mamet is set to play the role of Pampinea in the show. Mamet, who has gained recognition in Hollywood through her roles in several notable productions, was born on February 2, 1988.
Daughter of playwright and screenwriter David Mamet and actress Lindsay Crouse, Mamet has built a successful career in Hollywood with roles in numerous critically acclaimed films.
Her most significant television roles include, 'Mad Men,' 'Dickinson,' 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' and 'Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas,' among others.
While largely renowned for television, Mamet has also starred in films such as, 'Molli and Max in the Future,' 'The Boy Downstairs,' 'Goldbricks in Bloom,' and 'Bleeding Heart' among others.
Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Misia
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Saoirse-Monica Jackson, who will portray Misia in the musical, was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, in November 1993.
Jackson acquired an interest in performing at an early age and trained at the Arden School of Theatre in Manchester.
She made her television debut in 2016 with 'The Five', and her breakthrough role came in 2018 with the Channel 4 comedy 'Derry Girls,' where she portrayed the outspoken Erin Quinn.
Since then, Jackson has shown her talents by taking on parts in a variety of projects, including 'The Flash,' 'The One Show,' 'The Doll Factory,' 'World's Most Dangerous Roads' and 'Urban Myths,' among others.
Tanya Reynolds
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Tanya Reynolds is set to portray the character of Licisca in the show.
Reynolds, born on November 4, 1991, studied acting at the renowned Oxford School of Drama.
Reynolds landed her first significant role as a series regular on Sky One's comedy-drama 'Delicious.'
She rose to prominence after starring as Lily Iglehart in the highly praised Netflix series 'Sex Education.' In 2024, she appeared in the West End transfer of 'A Mirror at the Trafalgar Theatre.'
How to stream 'The Decameron'?
To watch the show on Netflix, it is necessary to own a premium membership since the streaming service provides a range of subscription options tailored to different financial capacities.
The Standard Plan with advertising requires a monthly membership fee of $6.99 and provides full HD (1080p) streaming.
The Standard Plan, devoid of advertisements, has a monthly fee of $15.49 and permits simultaneous streaming on two screens, with the ability to watch in 1080p/full HD resolution.
The Premium Plan, priced at $22.99 a month, allows customers to stream content in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos and HDR on up to four screens simultaneously.
'The Decameron' trailer