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8 shows like The Decameron to watch next
If you enjoyed The Decameron, here are other shows to watch…
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Who would have thought that a mid-14th century plague-ridden setting in the sumptuous Italian countryside would be so ripe for comedy? The Decameron on Netflix sees a group of uppity nobles and their servants retreat from Florence to beat the pestilence raging in the city.
Loosely based on Giovanni Boccaccio’s collection of short stories, the new eight-part period drama (of sorts) sees its ensemble cast invited to the grand Villa Santa, where they presume the Viscount Leonardo will be entertaining them once he gets back from all that glass-buying he's off doing. In the meantime, they get on with the fun, wine-soaked times without him.
But as the days conspicuously go by without Leonardo making himself known, our high society and their servants let the customs of class dynamics in the Middle Ages wear thin. They all begin to vie for the top spot in the villa.
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The eight-part dark comedy on Netflix is a great way to pass the time, as we wait out the pandemic with the mad but thoroughly charming cast of characters. But you may already know all of that if you're here after a swift binge of the new show. In which case, we're here to help you fill up your newfound time.
If you're in the market for something to match the fun of The Decameron, we've assembled a list of possible picks for TV shows to dive into next, with several period dramas and comedies alike. Go forth and binge!
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Previously a TV Reporter at The Mirror, Rebecca can now be found crafting expert analysis of the TV landscape for Digital Spy, when she's not talking on the BBC or Times Radio about everything from the latest season of Bridgerton or The White Lotus to whatever chaos is unfolding in the various Love Island villas.
When she's not bingeing a box set, in-the-wild sightings of Rebecca have included stints on the National TV Awards and BAFTAs red carpets, and post-match video explainers of the reality TV we're all watching.
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