The library is enriched with new titles from month to month. Some of them pass without much notice, while others are a hit among millions of subscribers. An example is the Polish costume series in the mockumentary style by Maciej Buchwald and Kordian Kądziela, which for a long time occupied the podium of the top 10 most popular productions on the platform. Now it turns out that another production in a similar style has been created.
Boccaccio’s work inspires new Netflix series. Will “Dekameron” be a hit like “1670”?
We are talking about the American costume drama “Decameron”. Inspired by a collection of short stories by Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio, this is an 8-episode comedy-drama with elements of , which will debut on Netflix on July 25, 2024. The script was written by Kathleen Jordan, who also became the showrunner, and the executive producer was Jenji Kohan, the creator of the worldwide hit . In turn, the director was Michael Uppendahl, who joined forces with Blake McCormick and Tara Herrmann. What is the production about?
Not just social divisions and the struggle for power. This is what Netflix’s “Dekameron” is about
The action of “The Decameron” is set in 1348 in plague-ridden Florence. The main characters are young noblemen who are given the opportunity to wait out this difficult time in a luxurious residence located in one of the Italian villages. When the rules of society cease to apply to them, madness and chaos take over. Initially a secluded and peaceful place, it quickly transforms into an eternal party place, where wine flows freely, and the characters do not shy away from love raptures.
In addition to the gripping and funny plot, the star cast is also worthy of attention. The main roles are played by Zosia Mamet, Rony Hale, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Leila Farzad and Jennica Plummer. Although the premiere is only a few days away, he has already published a few frames from the work on the set, which took place from January to June 2024. Many people are already noticing many striking similarities to the Polish hit. Will “Dekameron” be just as big a hit? We will find out soon. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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