“Divorce” is the Polish dramedy that Netflix released just a few days ago and has already become a worldwide trend, also ranking in the Top 8 of the most-watched movies on the platform in October.
“Two decades after divorcing and going separate ways in life, an ex-couple works to obtain an official declaration of invalidity for their brief marriage”, reads the official synopsis of the new foreign film.
Radoslaw Drabik and Michal Chacinski directed the title, which is a work by Michal himself and Łukasz Światowiec. The plot of Rozwodnicy (as it is known in its original language) challenges social norms and is ready to captivate viewers.
Could Divorce get a sequel on Netflix?
Until early October, Netflix has not officially announced a sequel to “Divorce“, and the decision to continue the story will depend on audience numbers and public response in the coming weeks.
Given the streaming giant’s trend with international productions, strong reception and positive reviews could increase the chances of renewal, even though the plot has concluded in a satisfactory manner.
We could estimate that it will not have a sequel due to how the comedy drama has ended, with a satisfactory and fulfilling conclusion for its main characters, played by Adam Cywka and Aleksandra Grabowska.
What did the critics say about Divorce?
The reviews that Divorce has received are quite varied, but most highlight the light tone of the story, as well as the tense moments regarding religion and social standards. Check out what some professionals said:
Zufox from Yoka News wrote: “Although the film tackles a potentially provocative subject (divorce in a religious society), it prefers to maintain the tone of a family comedy, thus avoiding becoming too biting a satire“.
Daniel Hart of Ready Steady Cut said: “Divorce, with its lighthearted approach, is likely to tickle the funny bone of some viewers, but it’s important to note that it may also offend those of the Christian faith. The movie’s humor sometimes borders on caricature, particularly in its portrayal of priests and religious figures as comical barriers in a twenty-three-year divorce“.
John Serba of Decider also wrote: “Divorce makes a trifle look like a poof. It’s subtle in its comedy and gentle in its drama. And that’s what makes it endearing, in its off-kilter approach to heavy topics like divorce and religion, and specifically, where religion fits into people’s lives“.
