Leonardo (2021–2021)

TV ShowEndedRai 1Drama, History1 season, 8 episodes
Leonardo posterReview score: 72%

Plot

Leonardo Da Vinci is a twenty-year-old illegitimate son of a notary and a painter, who works in Florence in the workshop of Andrea Del Verrocchio. Always curious about science and nature, the artist expresses in all his works the complex and enigmatic personality that leads him, over the years, to create the masterpieces we all know but also to experience great inner conflicts.

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  1. 01Leonardo S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 7.0Leonardo moves to Milan, determined to obtain the patronage of the Regent Duke Ludovico Sforza. When reality proves to be less attractive than expected and Leonardo is asked to devote himself to a great theatrical performance instead of a painting, it is a new encounter that helps him to free his imagination, allowing him to see in the theatrical production a great opportunity.
  2. 02Leonardo S01E06Episode 6S01E06 · 6.8Returning to Florence, an uninspired Leonardo accepts to paint the portrait that will become the Mona Lisa; after failing to repair his relationship with Caterina, Leonardo goes to Imola, where he receives much praise from his employer.
  3. 03Leonardo S01E05Episode 5S01E05 · 6.6Following the death of Ludovico's wife, Leonardo is assigned a new commission but struggles to deal with his inner turmoil; after taking on board some wise words from Fr. Luca Pacioli, Leonardo seeks assistance.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2021Aired 6.3Season avg
  1. S01E01Leonardo S01E01Episode 1March 23, 2021 5.5In Milan, in 1506, Leonardo da Vinci is arrested on charges of having poisoned Caterina da Cremona. After declaring his innocence to Stefano
  2. S01E02Leonardo S01E02Episode 2March 23, 2021 6.4As Leonardo's achievements are recognized and his reputation grows, one risky decision could destroy everything he has worked for. When an u
  3. S01E03Leonardo S01E03Season's bestEpisode 3March 30, 2021 7.0Leonardo moves to Milan, determined to obtain the patronage of the Regent Duke Ludovico Sforza. When reality proves to be less attractive th
  4. S01E04Leonardo S01E04Episode 4March 30, 2021 5.4When Ludovico asks Leonardo to create an equestrian statue in honor of his father, it stimulates his ambition even more, and the artist stri
  5. S01E05Leonardo S01E05Episode 5April 6, 2021 6.6Following the death of Ludovico's wife, Leonardo is assigned a new commission but struggles to deal with his inner turmoil; after taking on
  6. S01E06Leonardo S01E06Episode 6April 6, 2021 6.8Returning to Florence, an uninspired Leonardo accepts to paint the portrait that will become the Mona Lisa; after failing to repair his rela
  7. S01E07Leonardo S01E07Episode 7April 13, 2021 6.6Having found Caterina, Leonardo continues his work, but is frustrated by the growing success of a younger artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti. P
  8. S01E08Leonardo S01E08Episode 8April 13, 2021 5.7With time running out, Stefano races to save Leonardo and finally discovers the truth behind his biggest kept secret; armed with the facts b

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Cast

Aidan TurnerAidan TurnerLeonardo da VinciFreddie HighmoreFreddie HighmoreStefano GiraldiMatilda De AngelisMatilda De AngelisCaterina da Cremona

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