Aristocrats and servants huddle in a lavish countryside villa, in an attempt to turn their backs on the Black Death in Netflix's period dramedy series "The Decameron."
The dramedy is very loosely based on Giovanni Boccaccio's 14th-century Italian novellas and set during the Black Death in 1348.
The none-too-pleasant characters flee a plague-ridden Florence to a Tuscan villa, where they flirt, and try to gain the upper hand in a fight over the villa's ownership.
The series features improvisation, anachronistic music, dark humor, and a Monty Python-esque silliness.
While praised for its talented cast, and production, some critics argue it has poorly adapted characters, and excessive drama, bloodshed, and sex scenes.
The Irish Times criticizes the series for being an "unfunny romp" with a "ridiculous hipster haircut".
An IMDb user review argues that the series is a disappointment, failing to capture the essence of Boccaccio's work.
The Review Geek commends the series for its inclusion of LGBTQ characters but criticizes its aimless plot and overdramatic acting.
Geek Vibes Nation praises the series for its dark humor and Monty Python-esque silliness but notes it may not appeal to all viewers.
Vulture criticizes the series for its excessive sex scenes and failure to capture the essence of Boccaccio's work.
MovieSR.net calls the series an "unfortunate and unwelcomed project."
Head Topics UK praises the series as "the best comedy of the year."
Sources: Time, BBC, Washington Post, New York Times, The Guardian, Financial Times, Mashable, Times of India, Irish Times, Digital Spy, IMDb, ITC, The Review Geek, Geek Vibes Nation, Recently Heard, Vulture, Times Now, Moviesr.net, Head Topics, Country and Town House, Telly Visions.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
