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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.
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