Leonardo

2021 - 2021

Episode 1

23rd March 2021

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.

Episode 2

23rd March 2021

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.

Episode 3

30th March 2021

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.

Episode 4

30th March 2021

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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 7

13th April 2021

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.

Episode 8

13th April 2021

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.

Top Cast

Aidan Turner•Freddie Highmore•Matilda De Angelis

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.

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Full Cast

Aidan Turner Image

Aidan Turner

Leonardo da Vinci

Freddie Highmore Image

Freddie Highmore

Stefano Giraldi

Matilda De Angelis Image

Matilda De Angelis

Caterina da Cremona

Full Crew

Edmondo Amati Jr.

Line Producer

Luca Bernabei

Producer

Luisa Cotta Ramosino

Executive Producer

Emily Feller

Executive Producer

Brendan Fitzgerald

Executive Producer

Freddie Highmore Image

Freddie Highmore

Executive Producer

Claire Londy

Co-Executive Producer

Sara Melodia

Co-Executive Producer

Daniele Passani

Executive Producer

Frank Spotnitz Image

Frank Spotnitz

Executive Producer

Stephen Thompson Image

Stephen Thompson

Executive Producer

Corrado Trionfera

Co-Executive Producer

Victor Jenkins

Casting

Chiara Natalucci

Casting

Domenico Sica

Production Design

Carlo Serafin

Art Direction

Patrizia Alfonsi

Set Decoration

Alessandro Lai

Costume Design

John Paesano Image

John Paesano

Original Music Composer

Stefano Canzio

Unit Production Manager

Carlo Grossi

Unit Manager

Rosario Ranieri

Production Supervisor

Marco Servidei

Unit Manager

Viktor Petrov

Pipeline Technical Director

Mary Parker

Music Editor

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