Netflix 'Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire': 5 things you need to know about romantic drama

The series focuses on a happy marriage that begins to dissolve when the husband's faithfulness is questioned and both spouses become tempted by other desires
Michele Riondino and Lucrezia Guidone star in Netflix's 'Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire' (Rotten Tomatoes)
Michele Riondino and Lucrezia Guidone star in Netflix's 'Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire' (Rotten Tomatoes)

In a relationship, love is never enough, other aspects such as faith and trust are equally important. Netflix is releasing a new sensual, romantic Italian drama series titled Netflix 'Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire' on Valentine's Day. The plot revolves around two people who are deeply in love but something jeopardizes their relationship, causing them to second guess everything, including themselves. As they begin to drift apart and lose faith in one another, they are driven to act on other desires that might end their marriage forever.

But before we go into further specifics about this new series, you might want to check out other Netflix series like 'Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery', 'Gomorrah', and 'Love & Marriage: Huntsville'.

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When does 'Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire' release, and where can you watch it?

'Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire' will premiere on February 14, 2022, on Netflix. The series will have six episodes.

What is 'Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire' all about?

According to Netflix, "The series follows Carlo and Margherita, who are deeply in love, but something seeps into their relationship and causes them to mistrust everything, even themselves, Will they be able to deal with the consequences of their choices? A seemingly happy marriage begins to dissolve when the husband's faithfulness is called into question, and both spouses become tempted by other desires."

Who stars on 'Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire'?

Michele Riondino

Michele Riondino is an actor from Italy. In 2006, he starred in Fabrizio Costa's TV series 'The Black Arrow' which aired on Canale 5. In 2008, he made his acting breakthrough in the film 'The Past Is a Foreign Land', for which he won best actor awards at the Rome Film Festival and the Miami International Film Festival.

Lucrezia Guidone

Lucrezia Guidone was born in Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy, on June 3, 1986. She is an actress and has appeared in films such as 'Noi 4' (2014), 'La ragazza nella nebbia' (2017), and 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' (2015).



 

Who are the showrunners?

Elisa Amorusa, Laura Colella, and Alessandro Fabbri have written the script, while Stefano Cipani and Andrea Molaioli have directed the series. 

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