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]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Shake His Hand"Hardik MehtaManu Joseph17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)
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 MehtaManu Joseph17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)
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 MehtaManu Joseph17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)
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 MehtaManu Joseph17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)
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 MehtaManu Joseph17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)
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 MehtaManu Joseph17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)
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 MehtaManu Joseph17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)
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 MehtaManu Joseph17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)
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

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

  1. ^ Parasuraman, Prathyush (6 December 2021). "'Decoupled' : The comedy of separation". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Decoupled Series Review". 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Decoupled - A Glimpse into the Daily Lives of an Indian Married Couple". 18 December 2021.
  4. ^ S, Srivatsan (17 December 2021). "'Decoupled' review: Where the characters suffer from the Manu Joseph issue". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Decoupled review: Madhavan's charming presence tones down unrelenting toxicity of new Netflix show". Indian Express. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Decoupled review: It's time Netflix finds a way to divorce bad content choices". The News Minute. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Decoupled creator Manu Joseph says his 'asparagus-eating' friends are privately praising the show". Hindustan Times. 26 December 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  8. ^ "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.
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