Leonardo

2021 · 45m per ep · 14 · English · France

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.

7.3(123 reviews)

8.1993% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Mar 23, 2021
Last air date: Apr 13, 2021
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
Network / platform: Rai 1
Creator / showrunner: Frank Spotnitz, Steve Thompson
Certification: 14
Production companies: Big Light Productions, Lux Vide, Sony Pictures Television, France Télévisions, TVE, RAI

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Keywords

leonardo da vincibiographymurderrenaissance15th century

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2021 · 8 episodes

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Cast

Aidan Turner

Leonardo da Vinci

Freddie Highmore

Stefano Giraldi

Matilda De Angelis

Caterina da Cremona

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.3

123 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.300000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.300000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful