Decoupled
| Decoupled | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Manu Joseph |
| Written by | Manu Joseph |
| Directed by | Hardik Mehta |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Rachita Arora |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Production location | India |
| Cinematography | Piyush Puty |
| Editors | Parikshhit Jha Manan Ashwin Mehta |
| Running time | 26-36 min |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 17 December 2021 |
Decoupled is an Indian English-language comedy television series created and written by Manu Joseph for Netflix and directed by Hardik Mehta. The series stars R. Madhavan and Surveen Chawla in the lead roles.[1]
Plot[edit]
A misanthropic writer and his startup-founder wife juggle their impending divorce with the absurdities and annoyances of life in their affluent world.
Cast[edit]
- R. Madhavan as Arya
- Surveen Chawla as Shruti
- Arista Mehta as Rohini
- Chetan Bhagat as himself
- Atul Kumar as Agni
- Bhavik Kelawala as Jamal Sarif
- Aseem Hattangadi as Mayank
- Mir Afsar Ali as Dr Basu
- Sonia Raathee as Masha
- Darren E. Scott as Jean Lee
- Dilnaz Irani as Reema
- Himanee Bhatia
- Akash Khurana as Surinder Sharma
- Apara Mehta as Madhu Sharma
- Mukesh Bhatt as Ganesh
- Nazneen Madan as Bhumika
- Salim Siddiqui as Salim Bhai
- Srestha Banerjee as Decoupling Party Manager (Goa)[2][3]
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Shake His Hand" | Hardik Mehta | Manu Joseph | 17 December 2021 | |
| Arya and Shruti debate the status of their marriage. Later, Arya’s argumentative impulses land him in trouble at the airport and at a restaurant. | |||||
| 2 | "Her Phone Hangs" | Hardik Mehta | Manu Joseph | 17 December 2021 | |
| Tasked with pitching a streaming series, Arya takes an idea to his CEO-turned-guru friend. Shruti grapples with telling Rohini about her and Arya. | |||||
| 3 | "Champion of Maids" | Hardik Mehta | Manu Joseph | 17 December 2021 | |
| Rohini posts a video to Arya’s Twitter account that gains him new fans. Angry that he won’t take it down, Shruti gets payback at a literature festival. | |||||
| 4 | "Peak Ovulation" | Hardik Mehta | Manu Joseph | 17 December 2021 | |
| Arya attempts to take advantage of a monthly cycle tracking app. Shruti asks him to handle an awkward conversation with her father. | |||||
| 5 | "The Ex Returns" | Hardik Mehta | Manu Joseph | 17 December 2021 | |
| One of Arya’s ex-flames comes to town, but after meeting in person, his excitement to introduce her to Shruti at a party that evening quickly wanes. | |||||
| 6 | "Affairs" | Hardik Mehta | Manu Joseph | 17 December 2021 | |
| As he and Shruti consider seeing other people, Arya suggests a party to announce their divorce. Arya visits Ganesh’s home in hopes of bringing him back. | |||||
| 7 | "How to Tell Your Daughter About Divorce" | Hardik Mehta | Manu Joseph | 17 December 2021 | |
| Arya’s locker room conduct appalls some neighbors. The couple bickers over who will inform Rohini about the divorce. Shruti’s parents visit unexpectedly. | |||||
| 8 | "The History of a Marriage" | Hardik Mehta | Manu Joseph | 17 December 2021 | |
| Family and friends arrive in Goa for the decoupling party. Arya encounters a familiar face at the resort. Shruti receives a lucrative offer from Mr. Lee. | |||||
Release[edit]
The series opened to mixed review from critics, though the performances of the lead pair received praise.[4][5][6] The show's creator, Manu Joseph, subsequently noted that 'liberal media' outlets targeted the show.[7]
Within three days of release, the series became the leading Indian series on the platform of the week.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Parasuraman, Prathyush (6 December 2021). "'Decoupled' : The comedy of separation". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Decoupled Series Review". 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Decoupled - A Glimpse into the Daily Lives of an Indian Married Couple". 18 December 2021.
- ^ S, Srivatsan (17 December 2021). "'Decoupled' review: Where the characters suffer from the Manu Joseph issue". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Decoupled review: Madhavan's charming presence tones down unrelenting toxicity of new Netflix show". Indian Express. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Decoupled review: It's time Netflix finds a way to divorce bad content choices". The News Minute. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Decoupled creator Manu Joseph says his 'asparagus-eating' friends are privately praising the show". Hindustan Times. 26 December 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "R Madhavan 'moved to tears' as Decoupled becomes second most watched show on Netflix in India". Hindustan Times. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
