Plot Synopsis

Executive produced by Jenji Kohan and creator/showrunner Kathleen Jordan, THE DECAMERON is a medieval dark comedy series that is loosely inspired by Giovanni Boccaccio's iconic short story collection of the same name. Set in 1348 Florence, Italy, the series examines the all-too-timely theme of class struggles in the season of a pandemic, as a cast of misfits tries to outlast the bubonic plague pandemic. As time goes on and social rules wear thin, the orgy of riches and liquor collapses into a struggle for survival, and wealthy citizens escape a plague by engaging in a lavish and insular display of wealth. All eight episodes of THE DECAMERON dropped on Thursday, July 25, 2024 on Netflix.

About the characters:

Dineo: This cocksure physician's profession puts him in the frustrating limbo between the upper and lower classes. Serving as noble Tindaro's loyal companion, doctor, friend, brother, and sometimes mother, Dineo uses his relationship with Tindaro to gain access to the luxurious life of the noble class that he doesn't necessarily belong to.

Stratilia: Intuitive, wise, and steady, Stratilia is the stalwart backbone of Villa Santa. The cook and servant of the house, she works hard to stay out of the fray and protect her secrets.

Neifile: God-fearing and highly libidinous, Neifile is a woman of paradoxes. She wants to be "this perfect believer," but her body is starting to say something else. Neifile arrives at the villa with her husband, Panfilo, who is her anchor. They're a strong couple, with respect and support in their relationship.

Panfilo: Panfilo is the charming and cunning son of a prominent political family in Florence. He comes to the villa in the hope of securing a future for himself and his wife, Neifile. His platonic marriage to Neifile is the elephant in the room of their relationship.

Sirisco: Sirisco is the affable, ill-prepared and eager-to-please steward of Villa Santa. Sirisco owes everything to Leonardo, the master of Villa Santa, who met him at a brothel and brought him home to work for him. He's the only one who's really valued him as a person.

Misia: The codependent servant of Pampinea, Misia adores her demanding master and derives much self-worth from pleasing her. Misia came from a family of servants and was the youngest among a massive brood, so she's used to abuses of power, whether from her boss or siblings.

Pampinea: Soon to be the lady of the villa, Pampinea is full of hope and absolutely lacking in self-awareness.

Tindaro: As a rich noble from a prominent family, Tindaro should be an eligible bachelor, but his pedigree is undermined by his insufferable attitude and blunt disdain for women.

Filomena: Filomena is a spoiled oddball with a chip on her shoulder and is the last surviving child of her noble family. She flees Firenze for her cousin's home at Villa Santa with her handmaiden, Licisca. Filomena constantly likes to remind Licisca of their noble-servant dynamic.

Licisca: An obedient yet unpredictable servant with a heart of bronze, Licisca was born into servitude and has spent her whole life at the bottom of the food chain working for Filomena's family. While Filomena is cruel to her, Licisca stomachs it, does her job, and has remained devoted to the family she serves -- until now.