The Decameron is a medieval black comedy television miniseries created by Kathleen Jordan. It is American-produced but is set and was filmed in Italy, and has a multinational cast. It was inspired by the 14th-century Italian short-story collection The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio. It was released on Netflix on July 25, 2024, to generally favorable reviews.
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Premise
In 1348, as the Black Death ravages Florence, a group of nobles and their servants retreat to the countryside Villa Santa. As they attempt to wait out the plague in the hills of Tuscany with wine, merriment, and sex, the protagonists eventually must fight for their survival.
Cast
Main
Amar Chadha-Patel as Dioneo, Tindaro's personal physician. A handsome and cynical opportunist, Dioneo has convinced the gullible Tindaro of his prowess as a doctor, and is using his patient to access wealthy donors who may help him climb the social ladder.
