Right now you can watch The Decameron in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Tanya Reynolds's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason The Decameron keeps coming up in conversation. The Decameron does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. 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. The chemistry Tanya Reynolds and Jessica Kate Plummer bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It first aired in 2024. The timing in The Decameron is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

The Decameron is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have already watched Bad Blood, The Decameron is a natural next step. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Tanya Reynolds's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

The Decameron wrapped up in 2024, created by Kathleen Jordan — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.