The Decameron
Til death do we party.
Created by Kathleen Jordan
On Netflix
A darkly comedic, absurdist period drama that uses the Black Death as a backdrop for hedonistic chaos and social collapse among the stranded elite.
As the bubonic plague spreads through Italy, a group of nobles and servants retreats to a villa, where their lavish getaway quickly spirals into chaos.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Decameron one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of series.
Does The Decameron leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Decameron easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is The Decameron scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is The Decameron sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is The Decameron violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Decameron, and what each one shares →
Like The Decameron
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Decameron
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Decameron, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Decameron, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Decameron, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
