Leonardo
Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 8
A fresh look at the life and legacy of the iconic artist Leonardo da Vinci, positing that he was a gay outsider who used his work as a way of hiding his true self. Each episode will examine one of da Vinci’s artworks for hidden clues about a tortured artist struggling for perfection.
Episodes(8)
1. Episode 1
In Milan, in 1506, Leonardo da Vinci is arrested on charges of having poisoned Caterina da Cremona. After declaring his innocence to Stefano Giraldi, an official of the Podestà, Leonardo recalls his days as an apprentice in the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio, where he first met the model Caterina.
Air Date : 2021-03-23
2. Episode 2
As Leonardo's achievements are recognized and his reputation grows, one risky decision could destroy everything he has worked for. When an unforeseen situation further undermines his reputation as an artist, he sets his sights on the Duchy of Milan and leaves Florence.
Air Date : 2021-03-23
3. Episode 3
Leonardo 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.
Air Date : 2021-03-30
4. Episode 4
When Ludovico asks Leonardo to create an equestrian statue in honor of his father, it stimulates his ambition even more, and the artist strives to exceed the expectations placed on him. While working on the work, Da Vinci places his trust in a person everyone would judge unreliable: Salaì, a resourceful young thief.
Air Date : 2021-03-30
5. Episode 5
Following 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.
Air Date : 2021-04-06
6. Episode 6
Returning 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.
Air Date : 2021-04-06
7. Episode 7
Having found Caterina, Leonardo continues his work, but is frustrated by the growing success of a younger artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti. Putting his feelings aside, Leonardo allows himself to be persuaded to accept a new commission.
Air Date : 2021-04-13
8. Episode 8
With time running out, Stefano races to save Leonardo and finally discovers the truth behind his biggest kept secret; armed with the facts but lacking the evidence, an unexpected revelation leaves Stefano turning to an unlikely source for help.
Air Date : 2021-04-13
Cast
Aidan Turner
(Leonardo da Vinci)
Freddie Highmore
(Stefano Giraldi)
Matilda De Angelis
(Caterina da Cremona)
Carlos Cuevas
(Salai)
Antonio De Matteo
(Sanseverino)
Alessandro Sperduti
(Tommaso Masini)
James D'Arcy
(Ludovico Sforza)
Flavio Parenti
(Bernardo Bembo)
Massimo De Santis
(Rinaldo Rossi)
Gabriel Lo Giudice
(Marco)
Robin Renucci
(Piero da Vinci)
Miriam Dalmazio
(Beatrice d'Este)
Giovanni Scifoni
(Luca Pacioli)
William Michael Roberts
(Luigi Niccolini)
Maria Vera Ratti
(Lisa Del Giocondo)
Josafat Vagni
(Giulio)
Michele Bevilacqua
(Physician)
Poppy Gilbert
(Ginevra De' Benci)
Corrado Invernizzi
(Piero Soderini)
Luca Grispini
(Guglielmo Da Vinci)
Claudio Castrogiovanni
(Ramiro)
Edan Hayhurst
(Giangaleazzo Sforza)
Hugo Becker
(Thierry)
Paolo D Bovani
(Officer of the Berghello)
Davide Iacopini
(Machiavelli)
Andrew Knott
(Alfonso)
Giancarlo Giannini
(Verrocchio)
Max Bennett
(Cesare Borgia)
Sergio Albelli
(Amerigo Benci)
Anton Alexander
(Prior Vincenzo)
Lorenzo Adorni
(Francesco Giocondo)
Andrea Garofalo
(Sforza Servant)
Tommaso Basili
(Duca di Urbino)
Kit Clarke
(Jacopo Saltarelli)
Francesca Chillemi
(Margherita)
Luca Guastini
(Tornabuoni)
Robert Madison
(Filippo)
Matthew Steer
(Sforza Chamberlain)
Pierpaolo Spollon
(Michelangelo)
Lidia Vitale
(The Hag)
Anna Elena Pepe
(Dye Factory Worker)
Erasmo Genzini
(Dante)
Bruce McGuire
(Abbott Bandelli)
Filippo Tirabassi
(Pietro)
Gianmarco Saurino
(Lapo)
Daniele De Angelis
(Metello)
Andrea Dugoni
(Deo)
Brice Martinet
(King of France)
Freddy Drabble
(Alchemist)
Giacomo Mattia
(Dye Factor Forman)
Clive Riche
(Rector)
Andrea Vasone
(Benci Servant)
Nick Russo
(Da Vinci Servant)
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