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Season 1 – The Decameron

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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.
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The Decameron — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A broad spoof of the Black Death teeming with amusing performances, The Decameron's dark streak of humor can border on the flippant but makes for a pretty fun pestilential party.

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Katie Rife The Daily Beast This glib attitude toward death and violence combine with vicious wit, soap-opera lust, unhinged slapstick, Shakespearean mistaken identities, and misjudged sentimentality as the series wears on. Jun 5, 2025 Full Review Valerie Anne Autostraddle By the time the credits rolled on the finale, I was surprised by how attached I had grown to these idiots. Aug 8, 2024 Full Review Robert Levin Newsday The weirdness is welcome, the concept has merit, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Rated: 2/4 Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Mini Anthikad-Chhibber The Hindu Quarantine during the Black Death in the Middle Ages translates to a somewhat fun bacchanalia with Tanya Reynolds leading the charge Oct 4, 2024 Full Review Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews Matters of class struggle and the power struggle for the ownership of the villa continuously drive the tension and stakes of every episode of the series. Rated: 4/5 Sep 14, 2024 Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL The Netflix show is a mess. But it’s also terrifically watchable. Aug 30, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Olivia W A strange and amusing limited series. Characters that once seemed irredeemable are likable, if not lovable by the final episode. Absurd and enjoyable, the series manages to stay light while investigating the dark underbelly of humanity. In the midst of the Bubonic Plague we watch as our characters struggle to survive and to “deserve” their own survival. Hilarity and darkness ensue! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/25 Full Review Holly N While the show is loosely based on a 700 year old book, I found The Decameron fresh and engaging. The plot and characters felt like it was faithful to the 1300s without being stodgy. The characters are absolutely absurd, but that is part of their charm. I was also blown away by Tony Hale- the beard and long hair really work for him and i felt like he played a leading man in a way he doesn't often get cast. loved it, and may watch it a 2nd time which is something I rarely do. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review Paige T The Decameron is darkly funny, beautiful look at the stripped-down elements of humanity in the face of an unbearable world state. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Etienne P It’s completely silly yet the characters inexplicably grow on you and become like a bunch of very stupid but very dear friends. Never seen something like this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review 4driana F It's an enjoyable watch Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Myles Andrei F A period historical series that throws all the comedy and romance tropes out of the window escalated by the enjoyable performances of a diverse cast untangled from any political narrative. This series is proof that even a story with unpredictable direction and story arcs makes for a hilariously entertaining one. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kathleen Jordan

Creator

Saoirse-Monica Jackson

Misia

Zosia Mamet

Pampinea

Tony Hale

Sirisco

Tanya Reynolds

Licisca

Amar Chadha-Patel

Dioneo

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 25, 2024 The Beautiful, Not-Infected Countryside As pestilence spreads through Florence, a group of self-centered nobles with secrets and hidden agendas flees to the countryside. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 25, 2024 Holiday State of Mind Filomena's arrival threatens Licisca's plan; Pampinea grows desperate to find Leonardo, while Neifile awaits divine intervention. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 25, 2024 By Homer, It's a Winner's Wreath! Pampinea settles in as the lady of the house, Neifile and Panfilo receive unfortunate news, and romance blossoms within the group. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 25, 2024 The Mood Is Soiled A new guest threatens Pampinea's position; Neifile learns the truth about her husband; Filomena tries to reclaim her identity. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 25, 2024 Switcheroo The nobles and servants devise a plan to take back the villa from Ruggiero; while in exile, Licisca and Filomena try to reconcile their differences. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 25, 2024 A Stony Brook Away Neifile and Panfilo open up to each other; Tindaro bonds with Stratilia's son; Licisca and Filomena encounter a group of mercenaries. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 25, 2024 This Is Awful, And You'll Never Recover Sirisco tries to rid the villa of Pampinea; Licisca comes to terms with her parentage; a new heir lays claim to the villa. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 25, 2024 We've Had a Good Cry The nobles and servants try to ensure their survival by making a deal with the mercenaries who are close to breaching the villa gates. Details

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Season Info

Director
Anya Adams, Andrew DeYoung, Michael Uppendahl
Creator
Kathleen Jordan
Executive Producer
Jenji Kohan, Tara Herrmann, Kathleen Jordan, Blake McCormick, Michael Uppendahl
Screenwriter
Marie Hanhnhon Nguyen, Zoe Jarman, James Rogers III, Megan King Kelly, Anthony Natoli, Kathleen Jordan, Steve Unckles
Network
Netflix
Genre
Comedy, Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 25, 2024
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