Summary
Netflix has released the trailer for their upcoming TV seriesThe Decameron. The show is a historical drama set during the Black Death in 1348, offering a look at both the hardships and humor of life in this period.The Decameronfeatures a leading cast including Tony Hale, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Zosia Mamet, Tanya Reynolds, Amar Chadha-Patel, Douggie McMeekin, Lelia Farzad, Lou Gala, Jessica Plummer, and Karan Gill.
Now,Netflixhas released the trailer forThe Decameron,which willpremiere on Thursday, July 25. Check it out below:
The Decamerontrailer first establishes the world of the show, which takes place in Firenze, Italy in 1348, where “pestilence is everywhere” and hordes of dead bodies need to be disposed of due to the Black Death. The trailer then proceeds to the Italian countryside, where love triangles and sexual encounters are abundant. Characters such as Licisca (Reynolds) are exploring their budding sexuality upon witnessing the appeal of men such as Dioneo (Chadha-Patel),all the while grappling with the disease-filled hardshipsof their time period.
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In the trailer alone, characters are seen shirtless, and there are multiple implications of upcoming sex scenes.
The release ofThe Decameronseason 1 comes shortly after Netflix concludedBridgertonseason 3. The latter was a huge phenomenon; just recently, it made it onto the Netflix Global Top 10 for the 8th week straight. LikeBridgerton,The Decameronis a period piece that involves numerous romantic trialsfor its main characters, and seems to present a positive portrayal of sexuality.The Decamerontakes place centuries beforeBridgerton, though its lavish costumes still create a similar aesthetic. For this reason,The Decameronwill be a great substitute.
The Decamerontrailer also suggests that the series will be even raunchier thanBridgerton. ThoughBridgertonseason 3featured a particularly steamy carriage scene, among other spicy moments,The Decameronseems to have sexual encounters as much more of a central focus. In the trailer alone, characters are seen shirtless, and there are multiple implications of upcoming sex scenes. From the looks of the trailer, some such scenes may be played more for comedy than romance, but nonetheless will be amply featured in the series.
A huge highlight in theDecamerontrailer is Reynolds. The actor previously played the supporting role of Lily on the Netflix seriesSex Education, establishing her idiosyncratic comedy style. InThe Decameron,it looks like Reynolds is stepping into more of a lead role, while still bringing forth an offbeat energy that typified her previous role. Between Reynolds' promising performance and the plethora of raunchy moments,The Decameronlooks like a near-perfect stand in as the wait forBridgertonseason 4continues.
The Decameron
Cast
In 1348 Italy, a group of nobles and their servants seek refuge in a grand villa from the bubonic plague. As they attempt to wait out the pandemic, their interactions reveal class tensions and personal secrets. The show blends dark comedy with historical drama, examining survival and societal divides in a crisis.
