Netflix's 'The Decameron' Blends Historical Drama with Modern Sensibilities
Set against the backdrop of the Black Death, the series explores survival, class conflict, and scandal through a comedic lens.
- Inspired by Giovanni Boccaccio's 14th-century stories, 'The Decameron' features a cast including Tony Hale and Zosia Mamet.
- The series, set to premiere in July, combines elements of drama, sex, and survival in a historical setting.
- First-look images reveal a lavish production as characters navigate the pandemic in a secluded Italian villa.
- Showrunner Kathleen Jordan aims to highlight class disparities and human behavior in crisis through the narrative.
- No official trailer yet, but Netflix has teased the series with promotional photos and a limited eight-episode run.