summary
- The Decameron is a period piece with elements of black comedy, starring the outstanding actress Saoirse Monica Jackson.
- Bridgerton and The Decameron, starring Nicola Coughlan, feature former Derry Girls cast members in key roles.
- Both series have been creating buzz on Netflix and highlight the versatility and talent of the former Derry Girls stars.
Netflix recently released The DecameronA black comedy based on the novel by Giovanni Boccaccio. Bridgerton.The Decameron The book centers on a group of aristocrats and their entourage who seek refuge together during the plague’s rampage across Europe. The series stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson. The DecameronShe’s been cast as Mysia, a maid to the aristocratic woman Pampineia. Jackson has appeared in several film and TV roles since the series ended in 2022, but none have left as much of an impression as her breakout role.
Jackson’s co-star Nicola Coughlan has also had a strong year at Netflix. Bridgerton In season 3, she played Penelope Featherington, Colin Bridgerton’s love interest. Jackson’s move to starring in a major Netflix series could mark the start of a new trend for the streaming giant and bode well for the original cast members. Delhi Girls.
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Bridgerton season 3 and The Decameron give the cast of Derry Girls two of Netflix’s biggest shows of 2024
And both of them attracted a lot of attention.
Jackson’s The Decameron That means Netflix now boasts two popular shows starring notable actors.Delhi Girls Career. Bridgerton It ranked 10th in Netflix’s most popular shows of all time. Season 1 already occupied number 4 on the list, eventually settling at number 6. This isn’t surprising given the buzz surrounding the series leading up to the release of season 3.
It’s so exciting to be able to see these incredible actors from such an acclaimed series in a new show on the streaming service.
meanwhile The Decameron Although he was not able to make it onto the all-time list of streamers, It managed to create its own buzz with the raunchier tone of period dramas. The Decameron Comedic contrast Bridgerton’s In the drama, Jackson is a great addition to the dark comedy, showcasing her comedic skills in a way that most period dramas don’t allow for. While the two shows may never stand side by side, it’s exciting to see these great actors from such a critically acclaimed series in a new show on the streaming service.
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Fans and critics love both, to varying degrees.
Delhi Girls is a comedy series with a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and audience ratings are no less. Bridgerton or The Decameron It has received almost equal praise, Bridgerton The closest it got was the third season’s 88% viewership rating. Meanwhile, the new show is doing well with a 66% viewership rating. The Decameron Though it has received mixed reviews, there has been a lot of positive feedback about the dark comedy, with both actors garnering acclaim in their own right from their breakout roles, making it an ultimate win for both Netflix and audiences.
Even the author of Delhi Girls Now that it’s partnered with Netflix, it may only be a matter of time before other actors from the hit comedy series make an appearance on the streaming service. Delhi Girls He has great acting skills, Given the right ingredients, it could be successful. We don’t know yet what those ingredients are, but Bridgerton and The Decameron It has created a fun trend that is likely to continue in the future.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
The Decameron (2024)
- cast
- Amar Chadha-Patel, Lelia Farzad, Lou Gala, Karan Gill, Tony Hale, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Zosia Mamet, Dougie McMeekin
- release date
- July 25, 2024
- Author
- Kathleen Jordan
