The eight-part mini series has received glowing reviews – and fans want more.

This Netflix series was met with rave reviews (Image: Netflix)

A dark tragi-comedy has been delighting fans ever since it dropped on Netflix back in 2024. The Decameron, loosely based on the 14th-century book of the same name by Giovanni Boccaccio, tells the story of a group of nobles and servants who have retreated to a villa in order to avoid the Black Death.

This lavish getaway quickly descends into chaos as secrets are revealed and plans go awry. Following its release, the Decameron received rave reviews. Taking to IMDb (the International Movie Database) one fan wrote: “This series is very refreshing, goofy, fun and hilarious but also well scripted, performed and beautiful cinematography as well. I am trying not to binge this one out too quickly, yet I can’t wait for more!”

Another fan wrote: “I’m so happy I saw the positive reviews and gave this a go. It’s actually brilliant, well-played and so funny, I found myself laughing out loud several times. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical at the beginning of the first episode, but found myself quickly drawn into the story.

“It’s crazy, clever and highly entertaining, with many surprise twists and turns which keeps you completely invested in the story and characters. The actors are playing their roles almost to perfection, capturing the stupidity of their character with what feels like such a natural ease. I cannot understand the negative reviews at all! I loved this.”

While a third added: “I am glad to see that the ratings have gone up since I started watching because I honestly did not understand the hate. I agree with other reviewers who refer to this as Shakespearean fun. It’s like a satirical version of Midsummer Night’s Dream. I’ve watched this attentively, then I’ve put it on in the background. It’s so hilarious!

The show features a rather star-studded cast (Image: Netflix)

“If you are a literature, theatre, or history enthusiast, I think you will thoroughly enjoy this. I imagine the actors were having the best time while filming this

“I hope there is a second season and that Netflix will continue to create content for the aforementioned literature, theatre, and history enthusiasts!”

Although some others were rather disappointed with the TV mini series. One disgruntled viewer posted: “This show is a puzzlement. It’s not funny. It’s not dramatic. There are some moments of uncomfortable ‘humour’ that fall flat. The whole thing falls flat.”

Another remarked: “A 14th-century period piece brought to Netflix full of present day tropes… the comedy is not what you expect, there is none in this series.”

The show, available on Netflix, features a star-studded cast including Sex Education’s Tanya Reynolds, Derry Girls’ Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Veep’s Tony Hale.