Decoupled

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Decoupled
Created by Manu Joseph
Written byManu Joseph
Directed by Hardik Mehta
Starring
Theme music composerRachita Arora
Country of origin India
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Production locationIndia
CinematographyPiyush Puty
EditorsParikshhit Jha
Manan Ashwin Mehta
Running time26-36 min
Original release
Network Netflix
Release17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)

Decoupled is an Indian English-language comedy web series for Netflix written by Manu Joseph and directed by Hardik Mehta. The series stars R. Madhavan and Surveen Chawla in the lead roles. [1]

Contents

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

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]

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References

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