Decoupled

Theme music composerRachita AroraCountry of originIndiaOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons1No. of episodes8ProductionProduction locationIndiaCinematographyPiyush PutyEditorsParikshhit Jha
Manan Ashwin MehtaRunning time26-36 minOriginal releaseNetworkNetflixRelease17 December 2021 (2021-12-17)

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

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	"Shake His Hand"	Hardik Mehta	Manu Joseph	17 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 Mehta	Manu Joseph	17 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 Mehta	Manu Joseph	17 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 Mehta	Manu Joseph	17 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 Mehta	Manu Joseph	17 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 Mehta	Manu Joseph	17 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 Mehta	Manu Joseph	17 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 Mehta	Manu Joseph	17 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

External links

• Decoupled at IMDb
• Decoupled on Netflix