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Netflix's latest series The Decameron has placed on the streamer's global top 10 lists despite a 68% Rotten Tomatoes rating, demonstrating its comic appeal to audiences all around. Following a group of rich people and their slaves seeking solace in a rural house while the Black Death decimates Italy, the lighter twist on Giovanni Boccaccio's 14th-century short story collection of the same name shows Although Netflix stresses humor above social commentary and receives mixed reviews, The Decameron has attracted people all over.
On Netflix, the Decameron made a great opening and ranked eighth on the worldwide chart for the week of July 22 to July 28. Starting on July 25, each of the eight episodes attracted 2.1 million views and 15.3 million hours overall. The Decameron is projected to grow higher in the next weeks since several of the shows ahead of it, such Cobra Kai season 6 and Supacell season 1, have been available for a longer period.
For its original mix of dark comedy and historical drama, the Decameron has attracted both compliments and condemnation. Although the show has been praised for its relevant depiction of a people confronting a pandemic and humorous escape, its irreverent humor has proved controversial. While some viewers have judged the humor's dependence on the Black Death as insensitive, given the real-world impact of the epidemic, others have considered its comic tone lacking in wit compared to the literary source material. Furthermore attacked for lacking the whole substance of its namesake, which addressed social tensions and class relations during the terrible hold of the plague on Europe, is the show's emphasis on surreal comedy over social commentary.
Though opinions vary, The Decameron presents a funny diversion from reality. Notable performers in the program, like Tony Hale (Arrested Development), Amar Chadha-Patel (Willow), and Zosia Mamet (The Flight Attendant), captivate viewers. Audiences who have experienced the current Covid-19 problem will find resonance in the series' premise, which revolves on a group fleeing a pandemic.
Combining a playful approach with bits of dark comedy, the Decameron presents a novel interpretation of historical drama. The Decameron is a fascinating and amusing film for anyone looking for a lighthearted getaway from reality with a bit of history.
The Decameron's popularity on the international charts on its opening weekend points to people all across resonating with its humorous charm. The Decameron is a limited series, hence there is no pressure to guarantee renewal; fans may enjoy its funny escapism free from the uncertainty of next seasons. Although The Decameron may not be an exact reproduction of its literary source material, it presents a lighter and enjoyable view of a historical event, therefore offering a comic release from the facts of the past and present.