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THE DECAMERON SERIES REVIEW
In 1384 the deadliest pandemic in human history known as the black death did not discriminate. All classes, creeds and sexes fell prey as the plague ravaged Europe, caring not for borders or alliances. What could one do to survive such a horror? If you were wealthy enough, you would take a vacation and throw a wedding party of course. Netflix presents creator Kathleen Jordan’s adaptation of the timeless Italian short story collection classic The Decameron. Pampinea (Zosia Mamet) has been called to the Villa de Valentino to marry the lord of the estate. With the dowry and their servant Misia (Saoirse-Monica Jackson) they arrive only to find Lord Valentino’s most loyal servant Sirisco (Tony Hale) assuring them that Lord Valentino has stepped out but should be back any day now. As more guests arrive, the absence of the lord is quite troubling. Among the guests are a self proclaimed military genius, historical prodigy, and total hypochondriac Tinadro (Douggie McMeekin), his total smoke show Doctor Dioneo (Amar Chadha-Patel), Neifile (Lou Gala) and her spouse Panfilo (Karan Gill), Licisa (Tanya Reynolds) the servant girl posing as her own mistress and her actual mistress Filomena (Jessica Plummer), and more. Together they plot, scheme, lust, murder, and generally act as if there wasn’t a plague encroaching that will likely kill them all. A heavily meditative and often hilarious examination of class, religion, and sex in times of great turmoil and strife. Bradly and Jena discuss the lasting relevance in this ten episode dark comedy series.
CREATED BY: Kathleen Jordan
STARRING: Amar Chadha-Patel, Leila Farzad, Lou Gala, Karan Gill, Tony Hale, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Zosia Mamet, Douggie McMeekin, Jessica Plummer, Tanya Reynolds, Alfredo Pea, Giampiero de Concilio, Aston Wray, Dustin Demri-Burns, Fares Fares, Tazmyn-May Gebbett, Reis Daniel, Logan Wong, Davy Eduard King, Rudynskyi Oleksandr
YOUR REVIEWERS
Bradly Martin (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub)
Bradly Martin was born in the united states and grew up on a healthy diet of sports, films, and books. A rather shy lad who kept to himself, Bradly soon discovered the best way to know a person was to know what people liked. Throughout the years Bradly became a fan of many things and a fanatic of none. From Doctor Dre, to Doctor Strange and the who’s who of Whos. From Playstation to the Dreamcast and Marvel to DC. From LeBron James to James Bond and Lord of the Rings to Lord Palmerston (or Pitt the Elder if you agree with Wade Boggs) and is a huge fan of dad jokes and randomly obscure Simpsons references. Armed with a vast knowledge of comics, films, and pop culture. Bradly traveled the world making friends and sharing takes. As a young man Bradly married the love of his life young and grew older every year with each new child brought into the brood. If trends continue, Scientists predict that .2% of Canada (where Bradly and family reside) will be populated by Bradly’s children by the year 2029. You can hear him leading and listening to his favorite critics on the Screener Squad and Eye on the prize and maybe even provide some comments of his own.
Jena Perry (Screener Squad)
Jena Perry. Aka Luna. Aka Dion. Aka Memori. Aka Dog whisperer. Aka whiskey connoisseur. As you can see, depending on when you met this Oakland, California native, you have experienced a completely different person, each time. After finally deciding on a 13+year career choice as a Videographer and Radio Personality, Jena balances her time between pursuing her Doctorate in Philosophy, providing insightful and funny critiques on films and Television, raising her daughter and dog in Ohio, and constantly fighting off the existential dread that is being a dope black woman in America in the 20th century.
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