Da Vinci's Demons — Season 1
Beyond the iconic artist, sculptor, and inventor we all know, this gripping drama unveils a vibrant portrait of Leonardo da Vinci as a young man – a whirlwind of passion, daring, and adventure. The series plunges us into Renaissance Italy, where a fresh-faced Da Vinci, barely in his twenties, is commissioned by the powerful Medici family to orchestrate an elaborate Easter celebration in Florence. But this is just the beginning; he’s soon designing formidable war machines, delving into unsettling rumors of demonic possession at a secluded convent, and crossing paths with intriguing figures like a mysterious Turk and the infamous Vlad Dracula. Throughout his journey, Da Vinci's boundless curiosity leads him to push boundaries – even attempting to build an extraordinary suit for underwater exploration.
The promising artisan Leonardo da Vinci received a commission from the influential Medici family to orchestrate an Easter display in Florence. Following some negotiation, he was instead employed to design war machines. A curious Turk sparke…
Leonardo pressed onward in his pursuit of the Book of Leaves. The Pope's nephew made his arrival, encountering Leonardo's agent in secret. Leonardo’s military strategies proved unsuccessful, a failure that strained his relationship with the…
Riario converses with the Pope and a veiled prisoner, the subject of their talk the count’s recent loss. Meanwhile, Leonardo seeks a logical understanding of events as a disturbing outbreak of demonic possession grips a convent, and suspici…
Accusations of Roman espionage cling to Bechhi like a shadow. The armies of Rome and Florence stand poised, a silent threat hanging in the air, while Leonardo unveils his newest invention – a marvel of ingenuity and potential power.
Lorenzo tasked Piero da Vinci with defending his estranged son in the upcoming trial. While performing for the visiting dignitaries, Leonardo unexpectedly encountered the corrupt judge. Later, back in his workshop, Leonardo was surprised by…
A hint gleaned from a Turk regarding the Book of Leaves directs Leonardo eastward, to Wallachia, where he crosses paths with Vlad Dracula. Meanwhile, Lorenzo and Piero find themselves in the company of the Duke of Urbino. The pursuit of the…
Leonardo constructed an apparatus for submerged exploration and utilized the city’s underbelly to gain access to the Vatican. There, he encountered the Pope and the enigmatic prisoner held within its walls. Giuliano then disclosed the true …
As Easter Sunday approached, the Pazzis were weaving a scheme steeped in malice. The Turk revealed to Leonardo the location of the Book of Leaves. Meanwhile, Lucrezia offered a confession as Leonardo struggled to safeguard the Medicis.
