Da Vinci's Demons 2013
“Same genius. New world.”
What is Da Vinci's Demons?
Da Vinci's Demons is a television series that explores the early life of Leonardo da Vinci during his time in Renaissance Florence. The narrative focuses on the untold story of the historical figure as a twenty-five-year-old man.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 28
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 12, 2013
- Last aired
- Dec 26, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- STARZ
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Da Vinci's Demons is a television series that explores the early life of Leonardo da Vinci during his time in Renaissance Florence. The narrative focuses on the untold story of the historical figure as a twenty-five-year-old man. Throughout the series, Leonardo is depicted as a multifaceted individual who functions as an artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer, and idealist. The plot follows his personal struggles as he attempts to exist within the limitations of his own reality and era. As the story progresses, Leonardo begins to envision the future and actively works to invent it. The series highlights his transition from a young man navigating the constraints of his environment to a visionary figure whose ideas transcend his contemporary surroundings. By examining these formative years, the show portrays the challenges faced by a genius attempting to reconcile his ambitious intellect with the societal boundaries of fifteenth-century Italy. The program emphasizes his drive to shape the world through his creative and scientific pursuits while maintaining his identity as a dreamer and a revolutionary thinker.
Should you watch it?
“A young Leonardo da Vinci navigates Renaissance Florence while glimpsing the future.”
- Creative reimagining of da Vinci's early life
- Mix of history and speculative fiction
- Strong central performance
- Takes significant liberties with historical facts
- Some plotlines may feel overly fantastical
You enjoy historical dramas with a speculative twist.
Intended for mature audiences due to violent and suggestive content.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Hanged Man Mytharc Apr 12, 2013
- E2 The Serpent Core Apr 19, 2013
- E3 The Prisoner Core Apr 26, 2013
- E4 The Magician Mytharc May 3, 2013
- E5 The Tower Core May 10, 2013
- E6 The Devil Core May 17, 2013
- E7 The Hierophant Mytharc May 31, 2013
- E8 The Lovers Mytharc Jun 7, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Blood of Man Mytharc Mar 22, 2014
- E2 The Blood of Brothers Core Mar 29, 2014
- E3 The Voyage of the Damned Mytharc Apr 5, 2014
- E4 The Ends of the Earth Core Apr 12, 2014
- E5 The Sun and the Moon Core Apr 19, 2014
- E6 The Rope of the Dead Core Apr 26, 2014
- E7 The Vault of Heaven Core May 3, 2014
- E8 The Fall from Heaven Mytharc May 10, 2014
- E9 The Enemies of Man Mytharc May 17, 2014
- E10 The Sins of Daedalus Mytharc May 31, 2014
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Semper Infidelis Mytharc Oct 24, 2015
- E2 Abbadon Core Oct 31, 2015
- E3 Modus Operandi Core Nov 7, 2015
- E4 The Labrys Core Nov 14, 2015
- E5 Anima Venator Core Nov 21, 2015
- E6 Liberum Arbitrium Core Nov 28, 2015
- E7 Alis Volat Propiis Core Dec 5, 2015
- E8 La Confessione Della Macchina Core Dec 12, 2015
- E9 Angelus Iratissimus Mytharc Dec 19, 2015
- E10 Ira Deorum Mytharc Dec 26, 2015
Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on real events?
It's a fictionalized account inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's early life.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons between 2013 and 2015.
Who stars as Leonardo da Vinci?
Tom Riley plays the title role in the series.
What genre is the show?
It blends historical drama with fantasy and adventure elements.
Where can I watch it?
The series aired on Starz and may be available through various streaming services.