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COLLECTION · Series · 2013

Da Vinci's Demons

The series follows the "untold" story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence. As a 25-year old artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer and idealist, he struggles to live within the confines of his own reality and time as he begins to not only see the future, but invent it.

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* 7.5 (690)Drama
Creators
David S. Goyer
Studios
STARZ · BBC Worldwide · Phantom Four
Runtime
60 min/ep
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
12/04/2013
Score
7.5 / 10 (690)
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Seasons and episodes
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2 episodes
Episode 1. Da Vinci's Demons Making of (T1)
60 min

No synopsis

Episode 2. Da Vinci's Demons: Anatomy of a Show (T2)
60 min

No synopsis

Season 1
Season 1
8 episodes · 2013

Everyone knows that Leonardo da Vinci was an extraordinary artist, sculptor and inventor, but this evocative and involving cable drama paints a portrait of the consummate Renaissance man who, as a twentysomething, was a passionate ladies' man, swashbuckling swordsman and intrepid adventurer. The series opens with da Vinci receiving a commission from the…

The Hanged Man
Episode 1. The Hanged Man
2013-04-12 · 60 min

Rising artisan Leonardo da Vinci is commissioned by the powerful Medici to create an Easter spectacle in Florence. After some maneuvering, da Vinci is hired to engineer war machines. A mysterious Turk intrigues Leonardo.

The Serpent
Episode 2. The Serpent
2013-04-19 · 60 min

Leonardo continues his quest for the Book of Leaves. The Pope’s nephew arrives and meets his spy. Leonardo’s war designs fail, causing a rift with the Medicis. The Pope learns of Leonardo’s prowess.

The Prisoner
Episode 3. The Prisoner
2013-04-26 · 55 min

Riario engages the Pope and a mysterious prisoner in a discussion concerning the count's defeat, while Leonardo searches for a rational explanation when an outbreak of demonic possession occurs at a convent, and the blame is placed on the…

The Magician
Episode 4. The Magician
2013-05-03 · 60 min

Bechhi is accused of being a spy for Rome. The armies of Rome and Florence face off, and Leonardo reveals his latest weapon.

The Tower
Episode 5. The Tower
2013-05-10 · 60 min

Lorenzo orders Piero da Vinci to defend his estranged son in court. During a performance for visiting royalty, Leonardo surprises the corrupt judge. Back at his workshop, Leonardo is surprised by the Turk.

The Devil
Episode 6. The Devil
2013-05-17 · 55 min

A clue from the Turk about the Book of Leaves sends Leonardo to Wallachia, where he encounters Vlad Dracula. Lorenzo and Piero meet the Duke of Urbino. The search for the true spy continues.

The Hierophant
Episode 7. The Hierophant
2013-05-31 · 55 min

Leonardo builds an underwater suit and uses the sewers to enter the Vatican, where he meets the Pope and the mysterious prisoner. Giuliano reveals the true identity of Rome's spy.

The Lovers
Episode 8. The Lovers
2013-06-07 · 60 min

The Pazzis prepare a murderous plot for Easter Sunday. The Turk tells Leonardo where to find the Book of Leaves. Lucrezia makes a confession as Leonardo attempts to save the Medicis.

Season 2
Season 2
10 episodes · 2014

Florence is thrown into chaos in the wake of the Pazzi conspiracy and Leonardo da Vinci must push the limits of his mind and body to defend the city against the forces of Rome. When the dust settles, friends are buried and rivalries enflamed. While the Medicis go to unthinkable lengths to deal with new threats, da Vinci continues on his quest to find the…

The Blood of Man
Episode 1. The Blood of Man
2014-03-22 · 55 min

The Pazzis make their move; Leonardo gambles for the future of Florence; Riario makes progress in his quest for the Book of Leaves.

The Blood of Brothers
Episode 2. The Blood of Brothers
2014-03-29 · 55 min

Leonardo uses his intellect to save Florence as Pope Sixtus brings powers together; Nico tries to resist Riario's temptations.

The Voyage of the Damned
Episode 3. The Voyage of the Damned
2014-04-05 · 55 min

Leonardo continues his search for the Book of Leaves; Lorenzo is forced to make sacrifices when Pope Sixtus takes aggressive measures against Florence; Lucrezia looks for new alliances in Rome.

The Ends of the Earth
Episode 4. The Ends of the Earth
2014-04-12 · 55 min

Leonardo attempts to navigate the Atlantic without maps; Lucrezia is smuggled into the Vatican for an important meeting; Lorenzo's identity is discovered during his trip to Naples.

The Sun and the Moon
Episode 5. The Sun and the Moon
2014-04-19 · 55 min

Leonardo makes an unexpected discovery in the New World. Lorenzo attempts to save Florence with the help of an old flame. Clarice struggles to retain control of the Medici Bank.

The Rope of the Dead
Episode 6. The Rope of the Dead
2014-04-26 · 55 min

Entering the Vault of Heaven presents challenges for Leonardo and Riario; Lorenzo becomes a part of King Ferrante's bloody games; Lucrezia meets the Turk in Constantinople.

The Vault of Heaven
Episode 7. The Vault of Heaven
2014-05-03 · 55 min

Leonardo and his allies face deadly threats as they search for the Book of Leaves; Carlo helps Clarice; the Sultan's son is intrigued by Lucrezia.

The Fall from Heaven
Episode 8. The Fall from Heaven
2014-05-10 · 55 min

Leonardo and Riario face death; Zoroaster and Nico plan an escape; Lorenzo waits to meet with the king of Naples; Bayezid seeks diplomacy in Rome.

The Enemies of Man
Episode 9. The Enemies of Man
2014-05-17 · 55 min

Leonardo returns to learn that Duke Federico has been ruling Florence with an iron fist; a sinful Riario seeks redemption; King Ferrante negotiates with Lorenzo.

The Sins of Daedalus
Episode 10. The Sins of Daedalus
2014-05-31 · 55 min

An unlikely alliance is needed to save Italy from an Ottoman attack; Riario faces danger; Nico takes control of Vanessa's destiny.

Season 3
Season 3
10 episodes · 2015

Leonardo da Vinci's world comes crashing down when the city of Otranto is torn apart by an Ottoman invasion. On the battlefield, the Turks use da Vinci’s own weapons against him… the designs for which were stolen by someone he trusted. This betrayal will haunt Leo long after the battle is decided, as will the deaths of loved ones lost in the fighting. When…

Semper Infidelis
Episode 1. Semper Infidelis
2015-10-24 · 55 min

Leonardo and his allies are forced to retreat when the Ottoman Empire storms the city of Otranto.

Abbadon
Episode 2. Abbadon
2015-10-31 · 55 min

Leo devises an escape from Otranto but may not be able to save those closest to him.

Modus Operandi
Episode 3. Modus Operandi
2015-11-07 · 55 min

Leonardo investigates a horrific murder that may result in the Labyrinth being exposed.

The Labrys
Episode 4. The Labrys
2015-11-14 · 55 min

Carlo's attempt to program Leonardo into becoming "one" with the Labyrinth leads him to slip into an alternate reality that could prove life-threatening.

Anima Venator
Episode 5. Anima Venator
2015-11-21 · 55 min

A paranoid Leonardo becomes shut off from his friends, while an endangered Lucrezia searches for a way to make amends for past sins.

Liberum Arbitrium
Episode 6. Liberum Arbitrium
2015-11-28 · 55 min

The Monster of Italy is captured but not all is safe as danger still lurks and poses a threat to the upcoming Crusade Festival.

Alis Volat Propiis
Episode 7. Alis Volat Propiis
2015-12-05 · 55 min

A former nemesis returns to Florence and stands in opposition to Crusade efforts. Vanessa and Nico ponder their futures; Leo attempts to decipher the Turkish armor.

La Confessione Della Macchina
Episode 8. La Confessione Della Macchina
2015-12-12 · 55 min

Nico and Zoroastre turn to an old enemy to gain support for the Crusade. Leo is ambushed by the Labyrinth.

Angelus Iratissimus
Episode 9. Angelus Iratissimus
2015-12-19 · 55 min

Leo and Sophia struggle to control the mysterious device they've built. Back in Florence, Riario awaits judgment while Lorenzo and Vanessa take their partnership to the next level.

Ira Deorum
Episode 10. Ira Deorum
2015-12-26 · 55 min

Leo must put his faith in his friends and in himself to have a chance to defeat the Turks.

Cast by season
Tom Riley
Tom Riley
Leonardo Da Vinci
Laura Haddock
Laura Haddock
Lucrezia Donati
Elliot Cowan
Elliot Cowan
Lorenzo Medici
Hera Hilmar
Hera Hilmar
Vanessa Moschella
Gregg Chillin
Gregg Chillin
Zoroaster
Eros Vlahos
Eros Vlahos
Nico
Blake Ritson
Blake Ritson
Girolamo Riario
Lara Pulver
Lara Pulver
Clarice Orsini
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CinemaSerf
★ 7.0 / 10
I think Tom Riley is in his element here as he enthusiastically portrays a flawed but inspirational genius in really quite an entertaining fashion. He’s helped along by his two stalwarts “Nico” (Eros Vlahos) and “Zoroaster” (Gregg Chillin); by some really good visual effects that illustrate some of the mathematics and science behind his inventions and by a soupçon of sarcastic, caustic even, wit as he firstly has to earn the trust of the Medici then keep that trust as they find themselves constantly at odds with Pope Sixtus IV (a hammy James Faulkner) and his henchman “Riario” (Blake Ritson). It ran for three series, but it’s really the first one that provides us with an original and potent mix of lust, adventure and political intrigues. Elliot Cowan’s Lorenzo juggles wife Clarice (Lara Pulver) with his mistress “Lucrezia” (Laura Haddock) who also takes a shine to our ambitious young artisan whilst he tries to avoid falling foul of the short tempered “Giuliano” (Tom Bateman), malevolent guards captain “Dragonetti” (Ian Pirie) and even his own father (David Schofield). The stories are solid, based (loosely) in actual history and delivered in a lively fashion as Leonardo has to live on the edge of his wits. To that end, Riley successfully marries the manic with the magic to give us a sense of just how tortured this creative fellow was. It’s essentially a family show, so though brutality and sex are never far away, they are never presented particularly graphically rendering the emphasis more on the substance of the frequently quite earthy and humorous writing. The first season deals with the introductions and the skirmishes with the Pope; the second starts to see that emphasis morph more into the mystical elements of the “fountain of memory” and his search for his long lost mother before the final season which sees the earlier dynamic change into something more of a vehicle for Riley and the now over-used Ritson, and for my money it rather loses the quirky focus of a plot that worked well at the start and replaces it with a sort of hallucinogenic haze of weaker stories around the reputed Papal secret archives. It does run out of steam, but series one is well worth a few hours if you like your drama sharply written, quickly paced and well made.
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