Decoupled
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{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
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| creator = Manu Joseph
| director = Hardik Mehta
| starring = {{ubl|R. Madhavan|Surveen Chawla}}
| writer = Manu Joseph
| cinematography = Piyush Puty
| theme_music_composer = Rachita Arora
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| country = India
| language = English
| num_episodes = 8
| location = India
| editor = Parikshhit Jha
Manan Ashwin Mehta
| network = Netflix
| released = {{Start date|df=y|2021|12|17}}
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| runtime = 26-36 min
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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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/r-madhavan-surveen-chawla-netflix-show-decoupled-written-by-manu-joseph/article37861737.ece|title='Decoupled' : The comedy of separation|first=Prathyush|last=Parasuraman|date=6 December 2021|access-date=23 January 2022|newspaper=The Hindu}}
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
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- 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){{cite web | url=https://popcornreviewss.com/decoupled-2021-series-review/ | title=Decoupled Series Review | date=16 December 2021 }}{{cite web | url=https://theredsparrow.in/film-reviews/decoupled-a-glimpse-into-the-daily-lives-of-an-indian-married-couple/ | title=Decoupled - A Glimpse into the Daily Lives of an Indian Married Couple | date=18 December 2021 }}
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Episodes
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|Title = Shake His Hand
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|ShortSummary =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.
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|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Her Phone Hangs
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|DirectedBy = Hardik Mehta
|WrittenBy = Manu Joseph
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|ShortSummary = 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.
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|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Champion of Maids
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|DirectedBy = Hardik Mehta
|WrittenBy = Manu Joseph
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|12|17}}
|ShortSummary = 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.
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|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Peak Ovulation
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|DirectedBy = Hardik Mehta
|WrittenBy = Manu Joseph
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|12|17}}
|ShortSummary = Arya attempts to take advantage of a monthly cycle tracking app. Shruti asks him to handle an awkward conversation with her father.
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|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = The Ex Returns
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|DirectedBy = Hardik Mehta
|WrittenBy = Manu Joseph
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|ShortSummary = 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.
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|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Affairs
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|DirectedBy = Hardik Mehta
|WrittenBy = Manu Joseph
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|12|17}}
|ShortSummary = 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.
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|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = How to Tell Your Daughter About Divorce
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|DirectedBy = Hardik Mehta
|WrittenBy = Manu Joseph
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|12|17}}
|ShortSummary = Arya’s locker room conduct appalls some neighbors. The couple bickers over who will inform Rohini about the divorce. Shruti’s parents visit unexpectedly.
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|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = The History of a Marriage
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|DirectedBy = Hardik Mehta
|WrittenBy = Manu Joseph
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|12|17}}
|ShortSummary = 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.
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Release
The series opened to mixed review from critics, though the performances of the lead pair received praise.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/decoupled-review/article37977286.ece|title='Decoupled' review: Where the characters suffer from the Manu Joseph issue|first=Srivatsan|last=S|date=17 December 2021|access-date=23 January 2022|newspaper=The Hindu}}{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/decoupled-review-madhavan-charming-performance-netflix-show-7676025/|title=Decoupled review: Madhavan's charming presence tones down unrelenting toxicity of new Netflix show|newspaper=Indian Express|date=17 December 2021|access-date=23 January 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/decoupled-review-it-s-time-netflix-finds-way-divorce-bad-content-choices-158964|title=Decoupled review: It's time Netflix finds a way to divorce bad content choices|date=21 December 2021|website=The News Minute|access-date=23 January 2022}} The show's creator, Manu Joseph, subsequently noted that 'liberal media' outlets targeted the show.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/decoupled-creator-manu-joseph-says-his-asparagus-eating-friends-are-privately-praising-the-show-101640502622439.html|title=Decoupled creator Manu Joseph says his 'asparagus-eating' friends are privately praising the show|date=26 December 2021|newspaper=Hindustan Times|access-date=23 January 2022}}
Within three days of release, the series became the leading Indian series on the platform of the week.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/r-madhavan-moved-to-tears-as-decoupled-becomes-second-most-watched-show-on-netflix-in-india-101640095461129.html|title=R Madhavan 'moved to tears' as Decoupled becomes second most watched show on Netflix in India|date=21 December 2021|newspaper=Hindustan Times|access-date=23 January 2022}}
References
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External links
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Category:2021 Indian television series debuts
Category:Hindi-language television shows
Category:Netflix television dramas
Category:Hindi-language web series
Category:Indian drama web series