Decoupled Explained
| Creator: | Manu Joseph |
| Director: | Hardik Mehta |
| Cinematography: | Piyush Puty |
| Theme Music Composer: | Rachita Arora |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | English |
| Num Episodes: | 8 |
| Location: | India |
| Editor: | Parikshhit Jha
Manan Ashwin Mehta |
| Network: | Netflix |
| Runtime: | 26-36 min |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
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 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]
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]
Notes and References
- News: 'Decoupled' : The comedy of separation. Prathyush. Parasuraman. 6 December 2021. 23 January 2022. The Hindu.
- Web site: Decoupled Series Review . 16 December 2021 .
- Web site: Decoupled - A Glimpse into the Daily Lives of an Indian Married Couple . 18 December 2021 .
- News: 'Decoupled' review: Where the characters suffer from the Manu Joseph issue. Srivatsan. S. 17 December 2021. 23 January 2022. The Hindu.
- News: Decoupled review: Madhavan's charming presence tones down unrelenting toxicity of new Netflix show. Indian Express. 17 December 2021. 23 January 2022.
- Web site: Decoupled review: It's time Netflix finds a way to divorce bad content choices. 21 December 2021. The News Minute. 23 January 2022.
- News: Decoupled creator Manu Joseph says his 'asparagus-eating' friends are privately praising the show. 26 December 2021. Hindustan Times. 23 January 2022.
- News: R Madhavan 'moved to tears' as Decoupled becomes second most watched show on Netflix in India. 21 December 2021. Hindustan Times. 23 January 2022.
