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Zosia Mamet's filmography is wide-ranging and varied. Ranging from standouts like her role in Girls to her upcoming work in The Decameron, there's proof that she has smoothly carried off characters and performances of high voltage and conviction.
The Decameron is an adaptation of a classic collection of stories by Giovanni Boccaccio and is introduced to a modern audience. The series, expected to come on air shortly, will be a captivating search for the issues we face, the same when the stories were first written through Mamet's unique sensibility.
Here are the top 10 works done by her, to watch before The Decameron hits the screens.
Ten best Zosia Mamet movies and TV shows to watch ahead of The Decameron
1) Girls (2012-2017)
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Zosia Mamet plays Shoshanna Shapiro, an unorthodox, career-oriented college underclassman who dreams of being able to not only live in New York City but also be happy and successful.
The corresponding character has provided Mamet with a ground-breaking performance of Shoshanna's self-discovery, showing her through various situations, some funny and some sad.
The show was created by Lena Dunham and was as harsh and honest as it sounds when it comes to friendship and growing up.
2) The Kids Are Alright (2010)
Mamet appears off and on as a girl who faces hardships as she tries to get along in the world which is crowded and all the time full of events.
This series is based on a normal family that's in a state of change in society, and her character is connected to the societal expectations and personal ambition of the individual with a touch of realism and comedically.
3) Parenthood (2010-2011)
Mamet takes a role in the critically acclaimed NBC drama Parenthood as a young, troubled woman who is stuck with the Braverman family.
Her contribution gives a depth that makes the family life within the series more lively. She gives an excellent work of the rebellious teenager who shows her skills in complex characters.
4) The Last Keepers (2013)
In this young adult fantasy, Zosia Mamet appears as Rhea Carver, a girl who has to deal with her family's magical legacy and personal dilemmas.
The movie is about the inherited and awakened individuality of the family. Mamet cleverly wreathes an emotionally bewitching plot with an enchanting performance.
5) Bleeding Heart (2015)
This is an indie drama where Zosia Mamet plays Shiva, a young lady strapped with family secrets and personal turmoil. Director Diane Bell has deftly handled themes of familial responsibility and personal redemption, while Mamet's take on Shiva is filled with depth and nuance.
6) Under the Silver Lake (2018)
In this neo-noir mystery, Zosia Mamet has a memorable role as Troy, who gets enmeshed in an intricate conspiracy.
Shot by David Robert Mitchell, the movie offers a surreal and interesting story. Mamet's work brought an additional layer of fascination and mystery to an already enigmatic plot.
7) The Flight Attendant (2020–2022)
Mamet plays a recurring role in The Flight Attendant, on HBO Max. The series, based on the novel by Chris Bohjalian, stars Kaley Cuoco as a flight attendant who gets caught in a murder mystery.
Her character makes it more of a thriller and full-of-suspense, adding, of course, to the terrific performance of Cuoco.
8) Tales of the City (2019)
In this Netflix mini-series, Zosia Mamet plays Claire Duncan, a character who's figuring out her way in modern life in San Francisco.
Based on the novels by Armistead Maupin, it features a tapestry of stories interwoven into each other, and Mamet's role adds quite a realistic feel to the contemporary way the series addresses its LGBTQ+ themes and relationships.
9) Dickinson (2019–2021)
In this Apple TV+ series, Zosia Mamet plays Louisa May Alcott, lending some historical and literary heft to the show's radical exploration of the life of poet Emily Dickinson.
Blending period drama with a rather modern sensibility, the series sees Mamet's performance bind the inventive and compelling reinvention of historical figures.
10) Madame Web (2024)
In Madame Web, Zosia Mamet is cast as Amaria, the new character in the latest story from the Spider-Man universe.
Viewers can only hope that it's created for the investigation of the character's biographical events and connections with the greater Marvel universe; what they can expect it to do is to place Mamet meaningfully in a flagship role in a marquee franchise.
As you look toward The Decameron, these 10 films and TV shows offer a great survey of her accomplished career, displaying her humility in bringing depth and nuance to all the roles portrayed by her.
