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
A misanthropic writer and his startup-founder wife juggle their impending divorce with the absurdities and annoyances of life in their affluent world.
Cast
- 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 Rathee 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
Release
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
- ↑ 'Decoupled' : The comedy of separation. The Hindu(6 December 2021). 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).
- ↑ 'Decoupled' review: Where the characters suffer from the Manu Joseph issue. The Hindu(17 December 2021). 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.